There is no sure-fire way to completely fix corrupted driver files but there are steps you can take to try and repair them.
Step 1: Check the Hardware Device Manager
The first step when trying to troubleshoot corrupted driver files is to check the hardware device manager. This can be done by right-clicking the Start button, selecting “Device Manager” and then selecting the device(s) in question. If the device appears with a yellow exclamation mark, this indicates that there is an issue with the driver.
Step 2: Uninstall the Device
Next, you should try to uninstall the device and its drivers. To do this, right-click on the device in the Device Manager and select the option to uninstall. Then, follow the instructions to completely remove the device from your system. Once the device is uninstalled, reboot your system to make sure that all related files and settings have been reset.
Step 3: Reinstall the Device
Once you have rebooted your system, you can try to reinstall the device and its drivers. To do this, you should check the manufacturer’s website for updated drivers. Once you have found and downloaded the most up-to-date drivers, install them following the instructions provided. Then, reboot your system again to make sure that the new drivers have been successfully installed.
Step 4: Manually Update Drivers
If the above steps have not worked to fix corrupted drivers, the next option is to manually update the drivers. This can be done by downloading the device’s drivers directly from the manufacturer’s website and then installing them manually through Device Manager. To do this, right-click on the device in question and select the option to update drivers. Then, follow the instructions to browse to the location where you have downloaded the driver files, select them and then install them. Once the drivers have been installed, reboot your system to ensure that the new drivers are functioning properly.
If all else fails and the driver files still remain corrupted, the only other option may be to completely reinstall the operating system. This option should only be considered as a last resort as it can cause further complications.
Overall, the best way to fix corrupted driver files is to try to identify the problem and then take the necessary steps to fix it. If you are unsure of what the issue may be or if you have followed the above recommendations without success, contact the manufacturer for further assistance.