It is possible to restore a driver that was deleted accidentally, but the process will vary depending on the details of the specific situation. The first step is to determine which driver was deleted. There are several ways to do this, such as checking Device Manager for any missing drivers, or using a third-party tool to search for missing drivers.
Once you have identified the missing driver, you will need to reinstall it. This can be done in several ways. First, if you have the original installation media for the device, most likely the driver will be included on the disc. If you cannot locate the installation disc, you can often find the driver online. Try visiting the manufacturer’s website, and look for a download page specifically for that device. Make sure you download the correct version of the driver, as there may be multiple versions available.
If the driver is not available from the manufacturer, or you are unable to locate it, you may be able to use Windows Update to find it. Go to the Start menu, and type in “Device Manager”. Expand the category listing and right-click the device name. On the menu that opens, select “Update Driver Software”. Windows will search for an appropriate driver, and if one is available online, it will install it for you.
If none of the above methods yield any results, you may need to contact the manufacturer of the device and request a copy of the driver. You will likely need to provide information about your setup, such as the operating system version, the complete model name and number of the device, and a copy of the Device Manager output.
In some cases, it may not be possible to restore a deleted driver. If the driver is outdated or unsupported by the device manufacturer, there may be no way to obtain a copy. In any case, the best way to make sure you don’t run into this problem again is to create a backup of the device’s drivers. This will allow you to easily restore them if they become corrupted or accidentally deleted. To create a backup, you can use a free utility such as DriverBackup! or DoubleDriver.