When drivers are outdated, incompatible, or corrupted, they can cause issues, that can manifest as hardware malfunctions, system instability, or even crashes.
Device issues, on the other hand, typically pertain to problems with the hardware devices themselves. This could range from physical damage, manufacturing defects, to compatibility issues with the system or other hardware components. Such issues can lead to the device not functioning as expected or the system not recognizing the device.
Both driver and device issues can significantly impact system performance and reliability. Therefore, regular driver updates, hardware maintenance, and compatibility checks form an integral part of effective system management. It’s also crucial to have robust troubleshooting procedures in place to promptly identify and resolve such issues, thereby ensuring optimal system performance and longevity.
Update the drivers manually
As with the missing drivers, the first step is to try to update the drivers. To do this, refer to section Update drivers manually in article Device is missing drivers explained.
Rollback the drivers
Sometimes a driver update may be the cause of the malfunction. If there are no updates available to the specific driver, attempt to rollback the driver to a previous version.
To do this, open Device Manager on the affected device as an Administrator.
In the Device Manager window, expand the category of the device that you want to roll back the driver for.
Right-click on the device and select Properties.
In the Properties window, click the Driver tab.
Click the Roll Back Driver button. If the button is grayed out, it means there’s no driver version to roll back to. This could be because the device wasn’t updated in a while, it’s a fresh install, or a backup of the previous driver wasn’t created when the new driver was installed.
A window will appear asking why you’re rolling back. Select a reason from the list and then click Yes.
Windows will now roll back the driver. You might need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Reinstall the drivers
If updating or rolling back the driver doesn’t work, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the driver.
To do this, open Device Manager on the affected device as an Administrator.
In the Device Manager window, expand the category of the device that you want to reinstall the driver for.
Right-click on the device and select Uninstall device. A confirmation dialog box will appear.
In the confirmation dialog box, check Delete the driver software for this device if available, then click Uninstall.
After the device is uninstalled, select Action on the menu bar.
Select Scan for hardware changes to install the driver. Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
Investigate hardware issues
If you’re still having issues, it’s possible that there’s a problem with the hardware itself. Check the device for any physical damage and try using it on another computer if possible. If the device or part is under warranty, it’s recommended to create a support case to the manufacturer.
Check for compatibility
It’s also possible that the driver or device is not compatible with the operating system.
To investigate the issue, try the following steps:
- Identify the Device and Driver Version: Use the Device Manager in Windows to identify the device and its current driver version. You can access this by opening Device Manager. Then, expand the category of the device and double-click on it to view the driver details.
- Check the Operating System Version: Identify your operating system version. You can do this by pressing Windows key + X, selecting System, and then looking at the About section. Alternatively, press Windows key + R and enter the command winver.
- Research Compatibility: Visit the device manufacturer’s website and look for information about driver compatibility with your operating system version. Most manufacturers list this information on the driver download page.
- Update or Roll Back the Driver: If the current driver is not compatible with your operating system, you may need to find a specific driver version.
- Contact the Manufacturer: If you’re still having issues, consider contacting the device manufacturer’s support. They may have additional troubleshooting steps or updates that aren’t publicly available.
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