If hardware isn't working correctly and Windows Vista is unable to detect it, you might require a new driver—whether you installed the device recently or have had it installed since you acquired your computer. Every device in the computer needs a driver that allows it to interact with your computer. Sometimes drivers require to be updated. It is necessary that all your drivers must be compatible with this version of Windows.
In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to WindowsUpdate in Control Panel and checking for updates. If there is no driver in the operating system of Windows 7 you need then you can get it on the disc that accompanied with the hardware or device you want to use, or on the manufacturer's website.
There are many options you can try if you have a device that is problematic or not working correctly:
• Double check if updated drivers are available through Windows Update. When you checkWindows update, click View available updates to get if an updated driver is available for your device.
• Be sure that the connected hardware device has compatibility with your computer and with your version of Windows. You will have to find the correct driver if the device is not compatible. See the information that came with your device. You can also find the information for the device on the Windows Vista Compatibility Center website.
• Many devices need special types of drivers to work properly. Make sure that you have installed any software discs that came with the device.
• Restart the computer if the driver did not install properly. It is very necessary if your system does not work correctly.
• Disconnect the device and then plug it in to a different USB port if it is a universal serial bus (USB) device. Windows will detect the device and install the drivers, and will notify you if the device drivers did not install properly.
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