Which drivers are better and recommended; Automatic drivers from Windows Update or Manual drivers?

NndnG 1,101 Reputation points
2022-06-17T16:29:28.97+00:00

Hi,

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, almost all drivers get downloaded automatically.

Moreover, manual drivers for each components are also available on manufacturer's websites.

Nowadays most of users and tech guys go for Automatic drivers from Windows Updates.

Which drivers are better and recommended for better performance of components?

Moreover, can we be assured about drivers from Windows Update;
drivers from Windows Update are exactly same which are required for components?

Please elaborate and advice.

With Regards
NndnG

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  1. Reza-Ameri 16,836 Reputation points
    2022-06-18T15:36:21.623+00:00

    Updates inside the Windows Update are more stable, and they are trusted, and we recommend installing latest updates from the Windows Update. However, sometimes they might be the older version and in such a case you will have to install driver manually. Sometimes you face stability problems when you deploy drivers manually and it is important to test them. However, in case there is a requirement to download the latest driver and it is not available in the Windows Update, you may perform manual update.

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  2. S.Sengupta 15,266 Reputation points MVP
    2022-07-12T01:43:00.137+00:00

    The best and safest way to get driver updates in Windows is always through Windows Update.

    Update drivers manually in Windows

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  3. Docs 15,146 Reputation points
    2022-07-12T04:36:50.993+00:00

    There is no statement that can include all drivers.

    The best tested drivers are almost always displayed on the computer or motherboard manufacturer websites.

    When there are BSOD or live kernel events with misbehaving drivers the most stable driver may be an older or newer driver.

    When troubleshooting drivers Windows may attempt to update drivers.

    Windows ability to update drivers must be turned off to test older drivers.

    When Windows updates drivers it installs the latest drivers which may cause BSOD.

    This is an example of a new Windows 11 driver that was recently reported by Microsoft insiders.

    [NEW] We’re investigating reports that some Insiders are experiencing bugchecks with error message KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED in NetAdapterCx.sys starting with Build 25145.

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  4. Santhanam T 0 Reputation points
    2023-07-14T14:24:06.8433333+00:00

    My pc install graphics card windows 10

  5. Santhanam T 0 Reputation points
    2023-07-14T14:24:45.4033333+00:00

    My pc install graphics card windows 10

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