2007-09-14 05:19:00 · 7 answers · asked by phill322 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The computer manufacturer's web site.
2007-09-14 05:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have used driverguide.com with some good results. You have to be cautious using a driver from any site like this. They are basically posted there by well meaning people, however here is the issue. Most hardware uses what is called chipsets. The chipsets have basic features that are common and will function with the base driver. The problem occurs when the system vendor elects to support or not support these features inside the chip with surrounding hardware outside the chip. Also sometimes there is custom work done at the system design level that adds more than the basic chipset features and a custom driver is required.
A lot of words to say that the vendor supported driver for your exact hardware model is allways best. Use the other sites when the vendor no longer supplies or supports the hardware.
2007-09-14 12:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Rick A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most major computer makers (dell, hp/compaq, etc) have a section of thier sites devoted to drivers for systems they build..I know in dells case, put in in your service tag (the letter/number combo under the barcode on the back of the system), it tailors the downloads specifically for your system, or pretty close to it
otherwise, you'd need to identify each part (mobo, video card, sound, etc), then go to each part makers site to get the most up to date drivers..
2007-09-14 12:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by titokhan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.driverguide.com
2007-09-14 12:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by topdn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.driverguide.com
2007-09-14 12:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by ○Freeman○ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use this program
http://driver-genius.en.softonic.com/
2007-09-14 12:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by br_foot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.download.com
2007-09-14 12:27:48 · answer #7 · answered by rahila 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋