Advice Request An auto driver installer (and detector)

[TheSuperGeek]

Hello,
I have to update Windows XP to 7 on a own build rig (of a friend) so I don't know which hardware is installed (I can see it with speccy so it's ok) but I want to know if a software that detect and install hardware drivers automatically exist ?
Thanks

 

[Venustus]

Hello,
I have to update Windows XP to 7 on a own build rig (of a friend) so I don't know which hardware is installed (I can see it with speccy so it's ok) but I want to know if a software that detect and install hardware drivers automatically exist ?
Thanks

There are indeed,like driver booster,Iobit,and
SlimDrivers 2.2.45206.63218



PS:I prefer to go to the manufacturers site and obtain the drivers there,since these can download drivers that may be newer, but depending on the chipset, can actually be incompatible!!
I have seen this from personal experience!!

 

[TheSuperGeek]

Yes but I don't have a page like I have for my laptop because the pc is "hand-made" !
Thanks @venustus

 

[Venustus]

Yes but I don't have a page like I have for my laptop because the pc is "hand-made" !
Thanks @venustus

Okay then I would go for slim drivers!
Last time I checked It was free to use,but I can't be sure!!

PS:If you need assistance with the program let me know!!

 

[TheSuperGeek]

Ok thank you very much @venustus

 

[Exterminator]

Windows should update most and if you can see the hardware specs then you shouldn't have a problem finding the drivers from the manufacturer.

 

[Venustus]

Windows should update most and if you can see the hardware specs then you shouldn't have a problem finding the drivers from the manufacturer.

Good point!

 

[hjlbx]

Run (Win + R) msinfo32.exe

• Make a list of installed hardware components (you can copy-paste to notepad or print infos)
• Goto each hardware component manufacturer's website and search\download the driver(s)
• Check Device Manager for missing drivers - you will see a question mark in the list
• In Device Manager do not forget to select "Show hidden devices" in View

It takes a long time. I know from experience...

You can install and run one of the driver-update utilities, like SlimWare, as suggested by others on the thread just to be sure.

Good Luck friend !!

 

[Smith83]

Unknown Device Identifier
https://sourceforge.net/projects/snappy-driver-installer/
Snappy Driver Installer.

 

[frogboy]

I would be very wary of using driver updater software as they can cause all sorts of dramas.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

3rd party installers are not advised.
If you need help finding drivers, post those and I would be glad to help you. PeAcE

 

[jamescv7]

You may check first on your Device Manager (control panel) which hardware are indeed must at all, then search them manually on the internet.

Windows Update will solve most of essential hardware drivers.