Automatically get drivers and updates for your hardware

Windows includes drivers for many devices, such as printers, displays, keyboards, and TVs. Every device needs a driver to work with your PC. You can have Windows automatically download recommended drivers for your devices as they become available. This is a good way to make sure all of your hardware works properly.

Windows can also find and download two other kinds of updates for your devices: device software and device info. Device software might include a driver or an app that the device manufacturer makes to go with your device. Device info might include the product name, manufacturer, and model number, and it can help you distinguish between similar devices.

Windows can automatically keep drivers, other device software, and device info up to date through Windows Update.

Notes

Notes

  • On PCs running Windows RT, Windows always downloads and installs drivers, apps, and info for your devices.

  • If Windows can't find a driver for your device, try checking the manufacturer's website for drivers or updates. You can also try installing any software that came with the device.

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