Clean install - Which drivers should I update?


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    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Clean install - Which drivers should I update?


    I have just done a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit on my Dell Vostro 1720.
    Most things are working (The web cam isn't but I never use it anyway)

    Is it necessarily to upgrade the drivers and if so, which drivers should I upgrade?

    Dells support site isn't very helpful...

    // Anders
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  2. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    If Windows and/or Windows Update brought you drivers that are working, I would let them alone. If you don't think something is working as expected, look for updated drivers. Typically, on a laptop, if Windows Update brings down the drivers, I leave them alone. On a tower, especially one used for gaming, I always update the video drivers.
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  3. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    Dell Support not helpful?

    All your drivers are here: Drivers and Downloads | Dell [United Kingdom]

    Just select Windows 7 32-bit from the drop-down OS list then enter your service tag.

    You can always check in Device Manager to see what is needed.
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  4. Posts : 77
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
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    Ok, if you use Internet Explorer Dells support site works a bit better.
    But who is using IE ;-)

    Thanks for the answers. I will run without updating the drivers and see if/what doesn't work for a while before doing anything...

    // Anders
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  5. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    andis59 said:
    But who is using IE ;-)
    Many people are using IE, like myself. Ever since IE7 came out, browser choice has been about personal preference, and not quality. I use Chrome to manage my Google account stuff, and IE for everything else.
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