Windows 11 driver updates now use vague names, confusing users and admins. Microsoft admits the issue and plans clearer labels in future.

In Windows 10, drivers are pieces of software that allow a device or application to run properly. If you don't have the right drivers for your computer, you'll experience bugs and glitches. Your most ...

Microsoft plans to show the class name for all Windows 11 drivers. For those unaware, a device class is basically a label for what type of hardware something is. For example, a device class could be a ...

You can follow any of the methods explained below to install drivers in Windows 11/10. Windows Settings Manufacturer’s website Manufacturer’s driver updater ...

Windows Updates for the end user are a bit of a chore. They take a long time to download, usually require a restart, and can break things or change settings you didn't want changed. But one thing you ...

Visit the system vendor's site to download the latest versions of the software that runs your PC's important components. Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for ...

Device drivers can cause headaches for anyone. A driver is a hardware program that ensures that cameras, printers, and other gadgets connected to our computers work without problems. In the past, ...

Swift hardware scans. Fast driver downloads. Backup and restore features. Scheduler. Windows 10 integration. Some color-coded icon confusion. Relatively expensive. Updating drivers is vital to keeping ...

Windows PC users can now play games with the Xbox One controller, thanks to official drivers released today by Microsoft. The drivers will be published in a future Windows update "in the near future," ...

Valve has announced that Windows drivers are now available to install on its Steam Deck. The company posted a short update on its Steam blog saying, "have we mentioned Steam Deck is a PC? Like any ...

When you install a new Plug & Play compatible device, Windows 7 checks the driver store first to see if an appropriate driver is available. If yes, installation proceeds immediately & automatically.