If a driver isn't self-installing, follow these steps: Most drivers are self-installing-after you download them, you can usually just double-click the file to begin the installation. You can typically find drivers on the device manufacturer's website.

Make sure you have the latest driver for the device installed. If you recently installed a hardware device, such as a sound card or video card, an incorrect or improperly installed device driver might be causing the problem. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Read and accept the license terms, and then click Finish if the update requires it. Select the check boxes for any updates that you want to install, and then click OK.Ĭlick Install updates. In the list, click an update for more information. If you see a message telling you that updates are available, or telling you to review updates, click the message to view and select the updates. In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer. In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Update. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button. You can check Windows Update manually to help ensure you have the latest updates to Windows 7 installed. Windows Update helps keep your computer up to date with the latest system updates and drivers. Recent updates from Microsoft might help fix the problem.

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