Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network adapters, printers, scanners, and video cards.
A driver is software that allows a Windows device to communicate with hardware devices. Without drivers, devices that connect to a Windows device doesn't know how to communicate with Windows and they don't work properly.
You'll find direct links to downloadable packages that contain driver and firmware updates for Surface devices. If you want to manually update the operating system for Windows, use the methods in Download Windows 11 or Download Windows 10.
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Audio issues on your PC can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you're trying to watch a video, attend a meeting, or listen to music. Fortunately, most sound problems can be fixed by following a series of troubleshooting steps. This article provides a comprehensive guide to resolving audio issues in Windows. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps ...
Step 1. Unplug and restart your printer Step 2. Check cables or wireless connection Step 3. Uninstall and reinstall your printer Step 4. Install the latest driver for your printer
BitLocker Drive Encryption allows you to manually encrypt a specific drive or drives on a device running Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition. For devices managed by an organization, BitLocker Drive Encryption is usually managed by the IT department, as encryption might be required by organizational policies.
