Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network adapters, printers, scanners, and video cards.
The Windows Update Assistant downloads and installs feature updates on your device. Feature updates offer new functionality and help keep your systems secure. You’ll get these updates automatically after you download the Update Assistant.
Important: Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. All of your Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps will continue to function. However, you could expose yourself to serious and potentially harmful security risks.
Stuurprogramma's bijgewerkt via Windows Update zijn normaal gesproken recent en up-to-date. Stuurprogramma's kunnen echter ook worden bijgewerkt via Apparaatbeheer. Stuurprogramma's die zijn bijgewerkt via Apparaatbeheer kunnen automatisch of handmatig worden uitgevoerd.
Les mises à jour des pilotes pour la plupart des périphériques matériels dans Windows sont automatiquement téléchargées et installées via Windows Update. Windows Update met à jour les pilotes pour divers matériels, notamment les cartes réseau, les imprimantes, les scanneurs et les cartes vidéo.
Audio issues on your PC can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you're trying to watch a video, attend a meeting, or listen to music. Fortunately, most sound problems can be fixed by following a series of troubleshooting steps.
Windows will try to reinstall the driver. If Windows doesn't reinstall the driver automatically, open Device Manager and select Action > Scan for hardware changes. Note: You may need to contact your PC or other hardware manufacturer to get the latest drivers for your Bluetooth adapter.
The recommended method to download, install, and update printer drivers is using Windows Update. However, there are several different methods to download, install, and update printer drivers.
