You can stop Windows 10 from
updating your hardware drivers, if you like.
Unlike the above options for deferring updates, stopping Windows from
updating hardware drivers also works on the Windows 10 Home edition.
We don't recommend
updating hardware drivers — this can introduce problems.
Windows Update automatically
updates your hardware drivers — whether or not you want it to — so you shouldn't need to dig up new driver versions from your motherboard manufacturer's website to go looking for performance improvements.
Your computer won't be faster just because you regularly
update your hardware drivers, and it also won't be slower just because you're using drivers that are a few versions old.
Alternatively, you can check this information before updating the device driver, and if the date and version information increases, then you've successfully
updated the hardware driver.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to successfully
update hardware drivers on your computer.
Windows Update on Windows 10 also automatically
updates your hardware drivers.
Not exact matches
In October 2016, Tesla announced that all vehicles in production, as well as the forthcoming Model 3, will be built with an
updated hardware suite, equipping each Tesla with the
hardware needed for full self - driving capability at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human
driver.
Tesla promises to roll out new
driver assistance features through over-the-air software
updates for cars equipped with the new sensor
hardware, but there is no definitive timeline for lane keeping assist.
New sensor
hardware adds adaptive cruise control, with more
driver - assistance features to come through over-the-air software
updates.
The problem with depending on rooting to get ICS
updates is that, as Vibrant users learned the hard way, without an official
update,
drivers for the
hardware won't exist, and any third party ROMs will have to be hacks / kludges.
Velocity Micro Lifetime Upgrade Plan — Anytime during the life of your PC, you have the option to return your system to our factory for basic interior cleaning, general maintenance,
driver and BIOS
updates, operating system
updates, discounted component
hardware upgrades, and standard performance tuning and benchmarking.
But a surprising number of things do work with the
updated 3.0.50 kernel, including graphic
drivers for Android Jelly Bean, audio output, camera, Wi - Fi, Bluetooth pairing, sensors,
hardware acceleration, and HD YouTube and Netflix.
Stikeman's Srinivasan cites concerns such as management of
driver and software
updates,
hardware rotation, lifecycle management and keeping spare computers available.
Driver updates are supposed to be tested through the Windows
Hardware Quality Labs before they're allowed onto Windows
Update.
If you don't want Windows touching your system's
hardware drivers, you can configure Windows to never
update the
drivers for a specific
hardware device.
Manufacturers eventually move older
hardware to a stable
driver release that they stop optimizing and
updating.
However, you can generally get
updated graphics
drivers from your graphics
hardware manufacturer's website:
The
hardware drivers you need should be automatically downloaded from Windows
Update after you're done.
- GB settings: — reworked image choosing / cropping - supports Google Photos and potentially other gallery apps — added automatic clean up of GB app picker cache (saves storage space)- Lockscreen status bar lock policy: option to allow status bar expand on secured lock screen — allows peeking on notifications even if lock screen is secured — access to quick settings prohibited — makes UNC ActiveScreen «expand notification panel» mode work on secured lock screen - Display tweaks: — added option for emulating battery charging light: ------ allows charging light on devices lacking native support (e.g. Nexus 5)------ pending notification light has priority over charging light ------ charging light color changes lineary according to current battery level (requires RGB LED
hardware)------ whether led is constantly ON or «breathing» depends on LED
driver (can not be affected by GB)-- button backlight notifications adjusted to follow Pulse notification delay - Power tweaks: added option for proximity wake up (prevents accidental wake up)(Android 4.2 + only)- Recents panel: allow live wallpaper on high end GFX devices (no option; Android 4.2 + only)-
Updated Japanese translation (thanks to WedyDQ10)-
Updated French translation (thanks to ch - vox)-
Updated Chinese (Simplified) translation (thanks to liveasx)-
Updated Chinese (Traditional) translation (thanks to momomok)-
Updated Polish translation (thanks to xtrem007)-
Updated Russian translation (thanks to gaich)-
Updated Portuguese (PT) translation (thanks to bgcngm)-
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Updated Slovak and Czech translations
The idea's to make it easier for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to
update their devices — OEMs like OnePlus, for example, can make software - level changes without having to wait for
hardware partners to rework their
drivers.
Then if the
update doesn't fix the issue, you should try getting the latest
driver from the
hardware part manufacturer website.
When a piece of
hardware isn't working correctly on your PC, it could mean that a
driver update is needed.
Although Windows 10 does a good job automatically configuring new
hardware and peripherals if you're experiencing problems you may need to
update a
driver manually.
«If a
hardware partner stops supporting a given device or one of its key components and stops providing
driver updates, firmware
updates, or fixes, it may mean that device will not be able to properly run a future Windows 10 feature
update,» a Microsoft spokesperson told the Register.
Lenovo Companion runs
hardware scans, searches for
driver updates and provides links to user guides and support forums.
Note that your
hardware drivers may still be
updated by Windows
Update in some situations.
With the latest
update, you can use the
driver - optimized interface right on your phone or tablet, with no special car
hardware necessary.
If you've set up your system properly, Windows takes snapshots of its settings, or restore points, before you make any major changes to your computer — install a new
hardware driver, a new program, or (frequently) the latest Windows
update.
A complete Windows reinstall rules out any software problems, unless there's a faulty
hardware driver that needs to be
updated.
Search for the one's that are available and either
update them — or uninstall the
drivers, restart your PC and then click on Scan for
hardware changes to let Windows download the latest
drivers for your device.
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.
Based on feedback, if users are reporting issues on a certain device model, Microsoft can «block» the Creators
Update until that issue is resolved, whether that be via the
hardware maker releasing
driver updates, or Microsoft issuing patches.
Hardware driver -
updating utilities would be a waste of time even if they worked properly.
It's also useful for downloaded
updates to any installed software, including
hardware drivers.
Some
hardware drivers may be vulnerable to Spectre attacks and need
updates as well.
A little poking around with Google with reveal if you have the
hardware in the first place and if you need any special
driver, BIOS, or other
updates.
We have, however, seen
hardware manufacturers cease supporting older components for newer builds of Android, for example the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and 801 chips do not have official
drivers for Android Nougat, meaning large swathes of devices are unlikely to ever be officially
updated to the new platform.
Neither of these solves the issue of the manufacturers needing to develop the software for the old device, of disparate
hardware component manufacturers needing to
update their device
drivers.
Microsoft has noted that some phones may not be able to receive the Creators
Update if the device
hardware is incompatible, lacking current
drivers, or otherwise outside of the Original Equipment Manufacturer's («OEM») support period.
I hope the next set of
hardware that comes from the Surface team doesn't require 7 months of
driver updates before it's worth buying.
You don't need to worry about
drivers, or
hardware updates, or the dreaded Blue Screen of Death.