[Tutorial] How to use Driver Booster to find or update drivers in Windows
[Tutorial] How to use Driver Booster to find or update drivers in Windows
05-12-2017, 03:06 PM
Drivers are software which enable your Windows PC communicate with hardware. You might run into driver problems (e.g WLAN Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Graphics, Audio errors) as a result of Operating System (OS) corruption, formatting, upgrading or reinstalling your PC's OS.
Finding the right driver for your Windows PC could be a daunting task not only because the drivers are Windows version specific but also because you might not find them on your PC manufacturer's website. This guide will explain how to easily get working drivers for your PC.
Requirements
- Download Driver Booster at https://www.iobit.com/en/driver-booster.php and install
- Internet Connection
Steps to install missing drivers or update old drivers
Follow the steps below to find and update old / missing Windows drivers
- After installing the application, click Scan Now
![[Image: How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windo...ster-1.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2017/12/How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windows-PC-using-Driver-Booster-1.jpg)
- Wait while the tool scans your PC for missing or old drivers
![[Image: How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windo...ster-2.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2017/12/How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windows-PC-using-Driver-Booster-2.jpg)
- Once the scan is complete, you'll be presented with a list of missing or old drivers to be installed or updated
![[Image: How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windo...ster-3.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2017/12/How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windows-PC-using-Driver-Booster-3.jpg)
- Tick the drivers you wish to install from the list and click Update Now
![[Image: How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windo...ster-4.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2017/12/How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windows-PC-using-Driver-Booster-4.jpg)
- Click OK once prompted
![[Image: How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windo...ster-5.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2017/12/How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windows-PC-using-Driver-Booster-5.jpg)
- Wait while the driver(s) get(s) downloaded
![[Image: How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windo...ster-6.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2017/12/How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windows-PC-using-Driver-Booster-6.jpg)
- The tool will create a restore point (in case you wish to do a system restore) then install the driver(s)
![[Image: How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windo...ster-7.jpg]](https://www.hovatek.com/blog/bpyeki/uploads/2017/12/How-to-find-or-update-drivers-on-a-Windows-PC-using-Driver-Booster-7.jpg)
- Reboot the PC once completed
Important Notice
- You should create a restore point before updating or installing drivers so you can easily revert should the new drivers cause issues
- Ensure you have a strong internet connection
This post was last modified: 10-06-2018, 09:29 AM by hovatek.
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14-10-2018, 11:02 AM
(14-10-2018, 05:17 AM)Drockstar Can't seems to find download ...is saying download pro at 25% off
if you're having issue downloading from their official site, download it @ https://filehippo.com/download_driver-booster-free/
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