Does windows 7 automatically install drivers for you?
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It usually does, if it doesn't it's better to get them from the manufacturer's website.
What are you installing?
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Yes it will but it doesn't mean to say they will be the most recent ones.
As derekimo says, depending on what you are installing will depend on how up to date the updates will be. If it's for graphics, sound etc etc, then you will be better off going direct to the source of the update, ie nvidia, realtek.
As derekimo says, depending on what you are installing will depend on how up to date the updates will be. If it's for graphics, sound etc etc, then you will be better off going direct to the source of the update, ie nvidia, realtek.
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Yes, it usually auto-installs appropriate drivers for your computer, thus reduce the fuss to install drivers.
But some drivers may not be up-to-date. You may need to download the latest driver for your computer, depending on the condition.
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Hello AdrianK,
As a new Windows 7 installer I have several comments. I can not explain the reason, but it appeared as though W7 was attempting to access the net for drivers. I installed Zonealarm. Both my USB and SATA drive showed errors. Went to driver detail and all the options update, rollback and uninstall were grayed out and unavailabe. Only Details of driver could be used. I googled ZA problems Window 7 64bit and got hits that ZA blocked ports required by the OS to function. Removed ZA and the drive and the USB hub came up on reboot and connection with no errors.
Secondly, I have been sternly advised by a friend + Certified to never install factory drivers. Windows 7 has access to the driver's you need. Well I had problems with my video, checking W7 driver's, it was over a year old. Went to manufacturer's site and found one dated IIRC March, 2010. Updated with it and the problem disappeared. It ran with the driver W7 installed but now I don't recall I think I was getting Administrative Event Errors.
Good luck with your installs, seems to be varied opinions on this, some say Windows had everything you need and don't use Factory, others as above advise you to go Factory and get latest.
glennc
As a new Windows 7 installer I have several comments. I can not explain the reason, but it appeared as though W7 was attempting to access the net for drivers. I installed Zonealarm. Both my USB and SATA drive showed errors. Went to driver detail and all the options update, rollback and uninstall were grayed out and unavailabe. Only Details of driver could be used. I googled ZA problems Window 7 64bit and got hits that ZA blocked ports required by the OS to function. Removed ZA and the drive and the USB hub came up on reboot and connection with no errors.
Secondly, I have been sternly advised by a friend + Certified to never install factory drivers. Windows 7 has access to the driver's you need. Well I had problems with my video, checking W7 driver's, it was over a year old. Went to manufacturer's site and found one dated IIRC March, 2010. Updated with it and the problem disappeared. It ran with the driver W7 installed but now I don't recall I think I was getting Administrative Event Errors.
Good luck with your installs, seems to be varied opinions on this, some say Windows had everything you need and don't use Factory, others as above advise you to go Factory and get latest.
glennc
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Sounds like your friend doesn't know what he is talking about as the rest of your posts shows,
Despite all the improvements made in getting drivers through Windows Update, it still is not a good idea to install them for major components (chipset, video, etc) and always better to get them from the manufacturer.
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In answer to your question you have the option to let windows install the drivers or not see my graphic.
To get to this click on start, type in INSTALL DRIVERS and then open the Icon at the top see graphic.
As you can see I manually choose to install my drivers, that is your choice.
Steve
To get to this click on start, type in INSTALL DRIVERS and then open the Icon at the top see graphic.
As you can see I manually choose to install my drivers, that is your choice.
Steve
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Hello again steve-pressman,
Sounds like some good advice so far in my limited experience. So, Gentlemen I concur, thus my personal experience.
glennc
Sounds like some good advice so far in my limited experience. So, Gentlemen I concur, thus my personal experience.
glennc
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Generally speaking, Windows 7 includes most of the necessary drivers for the computer to function. I find that I often do not "Have" to update to the drivers from the vendor specifically. For me, if it's working properly and doesn't show up in Device Manager as having an issue I just leave it alone. The only exception to that rule for me is with my video card. I usually get that driver right from the vendor.
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I agree with pparks1 the only other thing I might do is check on my chipset driver version especialy if it's Nvidia and update it. Fabe
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