Windows 7 Help for peripheral not installed properly

[Jesus-Ernesto]

I have recently installed Windows 7 64 bit operating system on my desktop computer. Earlier I had Windows Vista which I un-installed before loading Windows 7. I am having problems adding new hardware or peripheral devices to my desktop. It should usually automatically install the drivers but that is not the way it happens on my desktop. What should I do if a peripheral is not installed properly on my desktop?

[Raine]

I would suggest you to see if your internet settings are proper. You can use the services of the web to get automatic updates for your peripheral device drivers. Thus making it easy for you to install new peripheral devices on your Windows 7 platform. You can turn on the automatic recommendation updates in the following manner:

1. Go to Start menu by pressing the Windows keys.
2. Locate the Search box to type Update.
3. Windows Update is to be selected from the list of Updates.
4. Click on Change settings in the left Panel.
5. Make the selection for the choice of your option under Important updates.
6. Check mark the Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates check box below the Recommended Updates.
7. Click OK to apply settings.

[Glenny]

These steps helped to me to resolve the issue of installing drivers for any new hardware installed on my Windows 7:

Go to Start >> Enter Update in Search Box >> Windows Update.
Click Check for updates in the panel on left.
Check if Windows list any latest updates.
Click the link below the Windows Update if any updates are listed.
Now browse the updates for your hardware device on the page- Select the updates you want to install. Mark the check box for which you want to install the drivers.

[ThoMas321]

In case if the peripheral device is not supporting the new plug and play technology you might require to require to install manually the peripheral device. The Add Hardware wizard is useful for this process:

• Click on Start menu on the bottom left of the screen.
• Enter run in Search box and press Enter.
• Enter hdwwiz in the Run dialog box to open the Add Hardware wizard and press OK button.
• Follow as instructed by the Add Hardware wizard and select Next.