Not exact matches
The
hardware drivers you need should be automatically downloaded from Windows Update
after you're done.
You'll often have to download and install
hardware drivers from your computer manufacturer's website
after the reinstall.
Registry problems can occur for many reasons, including references left behind
after un-installation; incorrect removal of software; missing or corrupt
hardware drivers; or orphaned start - up programs.
If you installed a program or
hardware driver and the problem started
after that, you can visit the Control Panel and uninstall that program or
hardware driver.
PC manufacturers will still be able to customize the computer's state
after the refresh or reset — for example, adding their own
hardware drivers and any other software they want, including junkware like Superfish.
Sure, you might occasionally want to reboot Windows to solve problems — you'll have to reboot
after updating Windows and installing many
hardware drivers anyway.
If you've installed Linux, your
hardware should just work — either immediately, or at least
after you install some easy - to - install proprietary
drivers provided by a tool like the Additional Drivers utility in
drivers provided by a tool like the Additional
Drivers utility in
Drivers utility in Ubuntu.