How to Easily Update A Device Driver
The first step you need to do is start the Driver Support software on your PC. It should already be installed (If you need to reinstall the software CLICK HERE). You can launch by either going to your Windows Start (Programs) menu on your taskbar, then navigating to DriverSupport OR you can click the button below to launch the application directly.
Steps to Easily Update a Driver
Step #1 Launch Application
Launch the application on your PC by either navigating to Windows Start menu and selecting Driver Support or by clicking the “Launch Desktop Software” button.
Step #2 View Driver List
Click the menu item labeled “Drivers” at the top of the application as shown here:
Step #3 Downloading Driver To Update
Once the list of all your device drivers is shown the download of each available driver will begin automatically, you can view the download status of each one. Drivers that need to be updated are listed at the top of the list automatically and once they are fully downloaded you will be shown the “Update” button:
Step #4 Start Update & Repair Process
Next, after the device driver you wish to update or repair has finished downloading, click the “Update” button on the right side as shown here, this will start the specific driver update for that device (Note if the driver is not downloaded yet that button will not be available; and you may need to restart the download if it is paused:
Step #5 Installation of Driver
Driver Support will automatically start the process for you; launching the driver installation software. Some drivers are larger than others and may take some time to install. Please be patient and you can also contact support at any time for assistance.
Step #6 Finish!
Once the driver software is completed Driver Support will let you know that the device is updated. Sometimes a reboot of your PC is required. Also, you can then move on to installing any further device drivers that we have detected are missing or out-of-date by repeating the above steps.
