
WINDOWS VISTA DRIVERS CAN BE USED AS WELL For Windows 7 Microsoft has used the Windows Vista driver model to prevent compatibility problems (as happened with the introduction of Windows Vista). This information is of great help to search the internet for the device drivers of still unknown hardware. CPU-Z shows quickly the type of processor, motherboard and RAM-memory, and PC Wizard shows a list of all the devices. To find out the type of motherboard, the free tools CPU-Z (download: ) and PC Wizard (download: ) are very usable. Track unknown hardware with CPU-Z If it's not clear which device drivers need to be installed for the motherboard? In most cases, the information stored in the BIOS can be of help by tracking the exact type of motherboard and the therefore needed device drivers. If this is not the case, the manual will explain how to install the drivers.

Most downloaded drivers install automatically by running a setup procedure and reboot the computer. There is also an option to install the drivers from the CD/DVD accompanying the hardware, but in most cases it is better to download the most recent version (even if Windows has recognized devices by default it is wise to install the most recent version). Installing drivers Some of the drivers can be installed by but when this offers no solution the drivers have to be downloaded from the manufacturers website. Opening the Device Manager (available in the Control Panel) will tell the user which hardware drivers need to be installed by marking them with a yellow exclamation mark. Most of these drivers are installed automatically by Windows 7 but if this is not the case these drivers need to be installed by the user. Install device drivers for Windows 7 Hardware devices need drivers to function properly.

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