If you’re dealing with a glitchy peripheral, you may need to replace its driver. Here’s how to update your device’s drivers in Windows.
A driver is a small piece of software that helps your PC communicate with a certain piece of hardware, like your mouse, keyboard, or printer. Every once in a while, though, those drivers may require updates to fix certain issues, introduce new features, or improve performance.
In general, you shouldn’t need to update your drivers very often. If your hardware is working as intended, it’s best to let it be, since new drivers can also introduce problems as well as fix them. If, however, you’re having issues with a specific piece of hardware—or you know a driver has a security flaw that needs fixing—it might be a good idea to update it. Updating a driver should be simple. You don’t need those « driver updater » utilities; instead, I recommend doing it yourself with just a few clicks.Update Drivers With Windows Update
By far, the simplest way to update your drivers is through Windows itself. If the device manufacturer sends out a driver update, you should get it through an official Windows Update. Windows 11 users can head to Settings > Windows Update. Click Check for updates, then choose Download & install next to any updates that are available.
