On the Windows Update page, click Install updates. It's best to let Windows install drivers automatically. Occasionally, Windows might not be able to find a driver for your device.
If this happens, you might want to check the manufacturer's website for a driver or update for the device, or try installing any software that came with the device. Device Stage is a new feature in this version of Windows that displays details about a device and tasks you can perform with that device. When you connect a device that's compatible with Device Stage to your computer, Device Stage will automatically open. Occasionally, Device Stage might open but not display any or all tasks and information about the device.
Here are some reasons why that might happen, and what to do if it does:. Note: If you connect a device to your computer that reportedly supports Device Stage but only AutoPlay opens , check with the manufacturer of the device. Find out if there are any software or firmware updates available that will make the device work with Device Stage, and confirm that the device actually supports Device Stage. Device Stage might need your permission to download information about your device.
Check to see if there's a message in Device Stage telling you that updated information is available, and then follow the instructions. Your computer might not be connected to the Internet. Device Stage can't download information about your device if you're offline. Try connecting the device later when you're online. Device Stage might be trying to download information about your device. Wait a few minutes and see if Device Stage is able to find the information, especially if this is the first time you've connected the device to your computer.
Device Stage will keep trying to download information about your device, even if the location where that information is stored is busy. If you don't want to wait, try connecting the device again later. Windows 7 More Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. To have Windows automatically download recommended drivers and icons.
If you want to have Windows Update automatically check for the latest drivers and icons, here's how: Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button , and then, on the Start menu, clicking Devices and Printers.
To install drivers and other optional updates from Windows Update. Here's how to do this: Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button. Notes: Windows Update tells you if an update is important, recommended, or optional.
Some updates require you to restart your computer. Windows Update will tell you if the updates were successfully installed. How to roll back a Windows driver to the previous version. Computer drivers and help with drivers. See our driver , software , and update definitions for further information and related links. Software help and support. Was this page useful?
Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group. Create a free Team What is Teams? Learn more. Where should I find drivers for my Windows computer if it didn't come with a driver disk? Ask Question. Asked 10 years, 10 months ago. Active 3 years, 8 months ago. Viewed 61k times. Improve this question. I say Reinstate Monica Thank you for the technique of dealing with the yellow exclamation points.
Once again you have proven you are the bona-fide Guru of Geeks. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. Googling for drivers just doesn't work -the results are crowded with spammy download sites of dubious reputation. Google for the manufacture's site if you need to and get it from them directly. Joel, good tip.
I don't have time at the moment, but feel free to edit the answer with that suggestion, or I'll add it later. Note that Windows 7 is very capable of finding the right drivers for most of your hardware! TwistyImpersonator here's a possible alternative: pcilookup.
Show 3 more comments. Download a program called Belarc Advisor, or AIDA32 google them and they will tell you every piece of hardware on your computer. From there, you can visit the manufacturer websites to find the driver.
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