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do I need any driver updating software beyond the windows own function for this

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2024-01-24T10:11:48+00:00

I repeat this,

Do I or do I not need any driver updating software in my Windows in addition to the included functions for this in W?

This issue I was concerned with this when I used earlier Windows versions, but that is some time ago, and I did then update my pc's this way, because I was more of a novice in using Microsoft software.

Since I am a home user for some time, I have no contact any more with a corporate It department environment, this issue is more of a individual responsibility and my concern to be safe in my activities.

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  1. Emmanuel Santana 38,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-24T10:48:33+00:00

    Hello Erik, thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community. I am here to help and provide assistance with any questions or concerns you may have.

    I get where you're coming from. Usually, Windows takes care of keeping your computer up to date with the latest drivers and system updates.

    Personally, what I do is check in directly with my device's manufacturer just to make sure I've got the most current drivers. Then, I go ahead and manually update them by grabbing the latest ones from the manufacturer's website. For example, since I'm using an Alienware computer, I'd head over to the Dell website, type in my computer model, and grab the latest drivers from there.

    But, here's the thing – sometimes the newest drivers may or may not play nice with your system. It might sound a bit odd, but I've had situations where updating a hardware driver to the latest version caused more issues or made things not work as expected. So, it's a bit of a gamble.

    To sum it up, you can generally rely on the drivers that Windows provides as being both up to date and compatible with your system. And don't forget to keep Windows and your antivirus software, like Windows Defender, updated regularly.

    Regarding your final paragraph about not having any contact with corporate IT or a similar entity, don't worry. You can always turn to the forums and be confident that there are highly skilled and professional individuals ready to assist you with any challenges you may be facing.

    Let me know if you've got more questions.

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  2. JosephT71 9,210 Reputation points
    2024-01-24T16:32:29+00:00

    I repeat this,

    Do I or do I not need any driver updating software in my Windows in addition to the included functions for this in W?

    You do NOT.

    Or more precisely, you do not need all the shady driver update softwares that are floating around the internet.

    But Asus, Dell, HP, Acer,... all have their own driver updating app to help you find and install drivers for your specific computers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-24T16:20:43+00:00

    I repeat this,

    Do I or do I not need any driver updating software in my Windows in addition to the included functions for this in W?

    You do NOT.

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