Best way to Update Drivers

[Anwar]

Hello Folks,

I would like to know that which is the best way to update drivers. I would like to know that which is the simple way by which i can do it. Does any one have any idea about it? Kindly suggest me your views.

Thanks.

[Eric B]

There are two main ways where you can download and install new drivers.
1. You can go to the manufacture's site and check for Driver Downloads.

2. My computer--> Manage--> Device Manager

The device manager shows your hardware. Right click one of them and click on ''update driver software."

You can also run an Windows automatic update and maybe they'll display new drivers; not 100% sure. Just follow the first two options and you'll have the best drivers in no time.

[Glenny]

I use a program called Driver Magician, which searches ALL of the drivers installed on your system and looks for updated versions then downloads them for you. It also backs up your current drivers in case you want to roll back to them.

[JonathanD]

Make sure you get the correct drivers, preferably from the manufacturers web site. Driver installs are probably up there as one of the major causes of BSOD's. If you can, download them onto your PC and install off line. Maybe not always possible, but IMHO, is the safest way.

1) Keep all your stuff up to date with the latest incarnations, and usually with improvements to performance/stability etc..

2) If everythings working fine. I've updated my ATI video drivers twice, off line, and smooth as could be. I tried updating HP drivers some time back with a resultant BSOD.