Fix Problems and Update Drivers for Windows 7
Drivers are not only device specific, they are also Operating System specific. This means that if you change or update your Operating System, you must also update your software Drivers.
Even if you do not make any changes to your system, Drivers are regularly updated so it is important to ensure that your PC has all the latest updates.
You can do this automatically by downloading a Driver Update Tool, or to troubleshoot the Windows 7 drivers problem yourself. The article below will go through both options.
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This article will help you if you are experiencing any of the following problems with a PC running Windows 7:
- slowdown in your PC’s performance
- peripheral devices such as printers and scanners either not working or not working as expected
- peripheral devices ‘hanging’ or intermittently shutting down and restarting
- You get an error message when trying to use one of your devices (this could be sound, video, bluetooth, printer etc.)
If you are experiencing any of the above problems in Windows 7, or indeed any other Windows Operating System, then your first step should be to use the built-in and free Driver Verifier tool.
To access Driver Verifier you will need to :
- browse to the System32 folder
- open up the Driver Verifier program or access it via the command line by typing verifier.exe into the Run box
- Ensure all programs are closed before doing this as you will be asked to do a restart once you launch the Driver Verifier.
If the Driver verifier has identified particular driver problems, then you can attempt to fix these driver problems by reinstalling the drivers if you still have access to them (they could also be available from the manufacturers website).
Automatic Drivers Updates for Windows 7 Driver
If you are having problems locating the Windows 7 Drivers you need, you can use a Driver update tool such as Driver Updater to automate this process for you.
You can choose to register this software to automatically update Drivers or you can just use the software to run a free scan of your system. This will provide you with a free drivers report, you can then choose to register if you wish to get automatic Driver Updates. So, if you are running Windows 7 and experiencing some problems, you can use this free scan to test if these problems are Driver-related or even to rule it out if you think the source of the problem may lie elsewhere.
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VIKAS says
i have lenovo pc type-8823,model no-5BQ,SERIES-3000H, YEAR-2007,Operating system-WINDOWS 7 ULTIMATE
PROBLEM:- GAMES are not running 1.06.7600.1583
tanvir says
graphics driver software can not be installed properly on my hp probook 4540s. it says pc does not meet minimum requirements for the software though my pc meets !!
Drivers Help says
Hi Tanvir – what Operating System are you running? Do you have enough free space?
Bobytomar says
graphics driver software can not be installed properly on my hp probook 4540s. it says pc does not meet minimum requirements for the software though my pc meets !!
27th March 2014 12:33am
obonyilo123 says
please how do i fix my samsung sound problems?
pashwar says
how do i fix graphics problems dell windows 7?
Ravi @kkd says
install intel hd graphics driver
driver update says
what is the nature of the graphics driver problem? Did you recently upgrade to windows 7? You can run a free drivers scan by clicking the ‘download now’ link at the top of the page – the report will show any problems with your windows 7 drivers and allow you to register for automatic updates
pashwar says
that wwas problem alright – drivers missing so did drivers scan and ok now – download updates and working. thank u
Drivers Help says
Hi Jeff – you can use the download link in the article above and the software will scan your PC and pick up the required touchpad driver
jerrybatolina says
need to complate driver my sony vio model VPCYB15AG
sanjeev says
Dear Sir/ Madam,
My computer driver will be insert the dvd and few seconds loading, after open my computer drive for no files on them.
how to solve the problem?
driverHelp says
Hi Sanjeev – is it the original/ official manufacturers’ cd? You may be able to get the windows 7 drivers from the manufacturers website or you can download our driver update tool using the download link above and run a free windows 7 drivers scan
soe says
My computet has occasionally black screen and its say display driver has stopped responding …. wanna know how to fix … thanks 🙂
DriversHelp says
Hi Soe – have you updated software or OS recently? Have you tried running a Drivers Scan or checking Device Manager for issues?
satendra kumar madheshiya says
I have a samsung laptop ,when i play any video that to scratch the videos,Plz Solved this matter
driverHelper says
not sure what you mean by scratched videos?
rahul birla says
i want to sony model pcg-71811w prodect vpceh25en
full driver please help me
DriverHelp says
try running the Drivers Scan and it will help you identify the Drivers you require (it runs a scan of your PC), you can then search for the Drivers on the manufacturers website or register the software to get automatic driver updates
Paras says
Sir I m trying to installing Windows 7 when I clicked install. they showed “no drive were found” without this driver I m not able to install window 7.sir help me. How can I solve this problem..
Joey says
Intalled Win7 on my Asrock 775i65gv and Gigabyte ga-8i915g-lge mainboard with an Ati Radeion 9550, after the win7 video driver installation it no longer boot up, before the video driver install and using the onboard graphics it is running perfectly now the pc runs but do not boot and no display even if i use the onboard graphics, what went wrong.
ROUNAQUE PERWEEN says
i need for driver in my pc for run bluestacks
muzamil says
very good drivers
Ejaz says
i have windows 7 ultimate, after installation of windows and drivers etc, in My Computer only C drive is showing, i made 2 drive partition C and D, D drive was not showing in My Computer ( i have important data in D drive) some buddy help me plzzzzz….
driver helper says
do you mean you upgraded to Windows 7 from another OS?
eltonkome says
i wanted to restore my system and file settings after which, all programs in my pc stops working. what will i do? cuz i have reset it over and over but same issue still occur
driverhelper says
Did you restore from a disc or restore point and why did you do this? Was there a problem with the system? When you say no programs are working – what exactly can you do? are you able to use email? Is sound etc working?
mememe says
will i have to update drivers if i upgrade to windows8?
tom says
depois de algumas atualizações o windows7 desliga mas sem desligar o PC dá mensagem de erro e as opções normais de modos ,,às vezes nem chega a desligar totalmente apenas o monitor apaga e reinicia sozinho ,, mistério !!
drivershelp says
Tom, Queria instalar todas as atualizações de software mais recentes?
sooraj says
installing of driver is not gewting possible in my pc..driver for WD my passport 1TB hard disk..could u help me plzz…
driver helper says
Sooraj – was the hard disk (external I presume) working before? Is it plugged in via USB and is that USB port working with other devices?
driver helper says
Sooraj – was the hard disk (external I presume) working before? Is it plugged in via USB and is that USB port working with other devices?
vasanth says
i have one problem in system my graphis driver uninstall please help me how to install if any driver for graphics driver
damilare says
I was usin hp window xp nd I install window 7 ultimate on it,since my mouse is nt functionin well nd my ggraphics ar nt workin unless I put d system save mode
tshepiso says
im using ibm p4 n using onboard i jst changed from windows xp to windows 7 ultimate then after that i cant find any sound pls help
drivershelp says
try running the free drivers scan using the link in the article – this will tell you what drivers are missing or need to be updated
Joaquim Fernandes says
Lenovo C200 AIO desktop machine all usb ports are not working even usb mouse is not detecting, please help to find the driver for usb mouse.
Steve says
Need help on Lenovo G570. Cannot connect to internet. Looks like it’s missing the drivers. The adapter has code 10, the ethernet controller, network controller, USB all have code 28. Will probably need to download the driver files to the usb using another machine and copy and paste to the the laptop, but where do I save the files to?
Driver help says
Hi Steve – you can save the files to an external device such as flash or hard drive and transfer them this way
vamshi says
sir my laptop is i3-5th generation -dos
i want to install window 7 can u suggest me what driver i should install
akhilesh kumar says
Lost audio driver not install please suggest
eyji says
trimakasi,,,, nnti saya coba pelajari
Tobby says
Please i need drivers for my Sony Avaio VPCEH.
emmanuel fleming says
having problem with installation of drivers on my laptop(windows 7, 32-bit). please help me out
nizam says
saya ingin mendownload master ini
malvin white says
Dj need help with base in laptop will not play thur speskers help
ABHILASH says
I have a dell laptop system windows 7 i3 problem are not working screen brightness and not video support. Not Wi-Fi connections. Please solve this problems
DriverAdvice says
Hi ABHILASH, have you recently installed any updates? Have problems just started or always there?
Boris says
I can’t use my DVD on windows 7 ultimate. need help for code 31. How to install
Awal says
Error or process interrupted by user, that is screen message I receive on trials to run a scan
MADANSINGH ready says
Plz help sir lenovo leptop the Troubleshoot problems wireless network no connect
Md.Zim says
my pc (os- win7 ultimate) message usb device no driver found & device driver software was not successfully installed.Plz.help me?
raju kumar says
VGA problem my pc because i have not driver.
fikadie says
my coputer says device driver not found how to fix it please help me.
akshay medpalwar says
need sound drivers for windows 7 os
Dhrupad Gajjar says
SM BUS driver is not working in my Laptop..I need update this driver for my windows-7 samsung divice
arman says
I need windows7 driver
Ralph S Moses says
My computer is running slow
Also how can I download drivers for my Windows 7?
okodi keneth says
why is it that i am unable to download window 7
Globalguy says
Hello there, I need help with getting My WINDOWS 7 build of 7601 updated…I get error messages saying my Windows is not genuine…What do you recommend i do..or is there a software that can rectify this?
lisak says
Hi – do you know for sure that your version of Windows is genuine and not bought from a 3rd party? If it is genuine then your best course of action would be to contact microsoft directly with the serial number. If it may not be genuine then your best option (although it can result in its own errors) is to uninstall this latest update by going to > control panel > windows update section > view installed updates > check for the recent update and uninstall it > restart your PC.
Mirea Julieta says
My web camera usb , ask a driver. I have a laptop with windows 7. What can I do ?