Drivers updated through windows update are normally recent and up to date Keep your system running smoothly and enhance performance effortlessly. However, drivers can also be updated through device manager
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Drivers updated through device manager can be done either automatically or manually.
Run the device manager (devmgmt.msc)
If the device manager cannot find the driver, it will offer to search for it automatically in windows update. To check the driver and optional updates available to your system Right under it, look for a clickable link—view optional updates Under driver updates, a list of updates will be.
Scroll through the list until you find the device you need to update Alternatively, you can select properties and click update driver under the driver tab. In most cases, updating a driver is very simple I don't really recommend using separate driver updater utilities
Instead, you can do it yourself in just a few clicks
Here are five reliable methods to update your drivers, covering every skill level Microsoft often bundles certified driver updates with its regular windows updates Navigate to windows update > advanced options > optional updates If any driver updates are available, they will be listed here.
In this blog post, we'll walk you through the process of updating drivers on your windows pc
