Updating drivers through the Control Panel is a relatively straight forward process. It involves accessing the Device Manager, locating the device you would like to update the drivers for and then either checking for updates or manually selecting the appropriate driver version.
To update drivers using the Control Panel:
1. Open the Control Panel.
The easiest way to do this is to open the start menu and type “control panel” into the search bar. You can also right-click on the Windows logo in the bottom-left of your screen and select “Control Panel” from the list that appears.
2. Access the Device Manager.
Once the Control Panel is open, you will need to open the Device Manager. To do this, select the “Hardware and Sound” option, followed by “Device Manager”.
3. Locate the device you want to update the drivers for.
Once the Device Manager window is open, you will be able to see a hierarchical list of all the devices connected to your computer. You will need to locate the device you want to update the drivers for. This can sometimes be done by finding the “Device Manager icon” associated with the device you’re looking for and then double-clicking it. Alternatively, you can expand each category until you find the device you’re looking for.
4. Update the drivers.
Once you’ve located the device, you will need to update the drivers. To do this, right-click the device and select “Update Driver Software”. You can then either automatically search for updated drivers or manually select the version you would like to install.
If you opt to search for updated drivers, the device manager will search online for the most up-to-date version of the driver and install it for you.
If you want to manually select the version of the driver you want to install, you can click on the “Browse my computer for driver software” option. Here you will be able to select the version of the driver you want to install from a list of available versions. Once you’ve selected the version, click “Next” to start the installation process.
5. Finish the installation process.
Once you’ve selected the driver you want to install, you will need to complete the installation process. This may involve following any on-screen instructions provided by the installer. Depending on the version of the driver you are installing, you may need to restart your computer for the installation to finish.
When the installation is completed, the driver should be updated. You can check this by going back into the Device Manager and ensuring that the driver is listed as the most up-to-date version.
Updating drivers through the Control Panel is a straightforward process. By following the steps described above, you should be able to quickly and easily update the drivers for the device of your choice.