Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers.

To automatically get available driver updates for your hardware, set Windows to install recommended updates. You can set Windows to automatically install important and recommended updates or important updates only. Optional updates aren't downloaded or installed automatically.

Windows can automatically download recommended drivers for the hardware and devices on a Windows device. Using the latest updated drivers makes sure all the hardware and devices work properly. Drivers. A driver is software that allows a Windows device to communicate with hardware devices.

Select Windows 11 as your operating system, if available, and download the latest driver file. Most drivers are self-installing. After you download, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup.

The device driver might not be installed or it might not be installed correctly. Follow these steps to determine whether Device Manager can find the device and to install or reinstall the device driver as necessary: Step 1: Determine whether the device driver is found in Device Manager

It'll connect automatically, your PC will download the right drivers, and you can use it right away. To connect a wireless printer, follow these steps: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner

Find out how to install printer drivers in Windows. Find out how to set up a default printer in Windows. Find out how to view a printer queue in Windows. If you are having a problem changing your printer's "offline" status, see Troubleshooting offline printer problems.

Download and install a driver yourself. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the list of results. In the list of hardware categories, find the device that you want to update, and then double-click the device name. Click the Driver tab, click Update Driver, and then follow the instructions.

Verify that you are using a driver that is designed for an x64-based version of Windows. Obtain new or updated drivers that have correctly decorated .inf files. Visit the Windows Update Web site or the device manufacturer's Web site to obtain these drivers.

If a driver for your device couldn’t be automatically installed, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use. You can check by following the steps below: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update .