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To install or update your driver automatically, click the green button next to your selected driver. To see more information on a particular driver and to download it, click the Download Driver button.
Once you download your new driver, then you need to install it. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
Visit our Driver Support Page for helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
If you are having trouble finding the right driver, stop searching and fix driver problems faster with the Automatic Driver Update Utility. Many computer problems are caused by missing or outdated device drivers, especially in Windows 11. If your system is running slow, or keeps crashing or hanging, there is a good chance that updating your drivers will fix the problem. Automatic updates could save you hours of time.
A device Hardware ID (HWID) is a set of numbers and letters that uniquely identifies any device. For example, different models of Motherboards, Graphics Cards, Printers and Network Interface Cards would have their own unique Hardware ID.
The general format for a Hardware ID is <Bus Type>\<Vendor ID>&<Device ID>&<Additional IDs>.
The Vendor ID takes the form "VEN_XXXX" where XXXX is a 4 digit code unique to the manufacturer.
The Device ID format is "DEV_YYYY" where YYYY is a 4 digit code unique to that manufacturer's device.
Hardware IDs are useful because they help identify the manufacturer and model of every hardware device inside, or attached to, your computer.
Each Hardware ID is assigned to a particular device by the device manufacturer. Windows operating systems such as Windows 11 use the Hardware ID to match to a specific INF file. INF files are used to install the correct device drivers - that's the software that lets your computer communicate with the device in the most efficient manner.
While a particular device driver is associated with specific Hardware ID, that driver may be compatible with other devices as well. In that case, the INF file would identify one or more Hardware IDs as an exact match, and provide a list of Compatible Hardware IDs for that driver. In many cases, the Compatible Hardware IDs will look similar, with the identifier having only minor variations, particularly in the Device ID portion.
For sound and audio drivers, using a dedicated driver update tool offers several benefits over relying on automatic updates:
Tailored Updates
Automatic updates may not always provide the best audio driver for your specific sound hardware. A driver update tool ensures compatibility with your device for the best sound quality and performance.
Access to Latest Features and Fixes
Driver tools often provide the latest audio drivers directly from manufacturers, including performance enhancements and bug fixes that automatic updates might overlook.
Simple Rollback
If a new driver causes audio issues, driver tools let you quickly revert to a previous version, avoiding audio problems like static or low volume.
Avoid Extra Software
Automatic updates sometimes include unwanted programs alongside drivers. With a driver update tool, you get only the essential updates, keeping your system cleaner.
Efficient and Fast
Driver update tools automatically scan and update your audio drivers, saving time and ensuring your system always has the latest drivers without manual checks.
In summary, using a driver update tool for sound drivers provides better audio performance, smoother updates, and more control over your system's audio settings.