- File Size : 15.13 MB
- Version : Ver. 1.11
- Release Date : 10/20/09
Compatibility and System Requirements :
- Windows 8
- Windows 8 (x64)
- Windows 7
- Windows 7 (x64)
- Windows Vista
- Windows Vista (x64)
- Windows XP
How to Install the Driver :
Downloading drivers:
Almost
all drivers you download are going to be a single file if the file is
not an executable file it is almost definitely a compressed file that
contains all the driver files. In order to install the driver you will
first need to uncompress the file.
When
extracting or uncompressing the drivers make sure to remember where
you place the folder containing the drivers as you will need to point
Windows to this folder when installing the drivers. We usually
recommend users install the driver files in a folder on their desktop
as it's an easy place to remember and locate.
Finally,
the single file or the files extracted from the compressed file can
be deleted after you have finished installing the drivers.
Executable
Many
computer and hardware manufacturers today are pre-packaging their
drivers into executable files or have the drivers installed through the
setup file, which means double-clicking the setup file or the file you
download should install the drivers to the computer for you.
Note:
Many developers may package their drivers in a compressed file, which
means before looking for the setup file you may need to uncompress the
downloaded file. Information about doing this was explained above. If
after uncompressing the file it still does not contain an executable
file, setup file, or does not install your hardware device continue
with the below recommendations.
Finally,
if you were successful in installing your drivers make sure to rebo
ot the computer after the drivers have been installed.
Using the have disk option
Often
computer manufacturers and hardware manufacturers will also place the
drivers on the CD, diskette, or download for Windows to find and use
during its hardware detection. Below are steps on how to install drivers
for a new device and upgrade a devices driver for this setup.
- Open Windows Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager make sure the device you're attempting to install is not already listed from past install attempts. If the device is found highlight it and remove it from Device Manager to prevent any conflicts during the install.
- Once Device Manager looks ok reboot the computer.
- As the computer is rebooting an install new hardware wizard should appear if Windows detects the new hardware using this wizard you should be able to point Windows to the folder containing your drivers either on the CD, diskette, or the folder containing the files you downloaded.
If
Windows does not detect any new hardware open Control Panel and
double-click the Add hardware icon to run the hardware detection
wizard. During the steps you will have an option to tell Windows you
have a disk containing the drivers for your new hardware device, at this
point Windows to the directory containing the drivers for your device.
Once drivers have been installed reboot.
- Open Windows Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager locate the device you wish to update the drivers for.
- Right-click the device and click Properties.
- In the Properties window click the Driver tab.
- Click the Update Driver button.
- In the Hardware Update Wizard point Windows to the location of the updated drivers on your hard drive
Once drivers have been installed reboot.
Install through the .inf file
Finally,
if the above recommendati ons do not work the installation
instructions for drivers and hardware devices are always contained in a
.inf file that is located within the drivers.
Locate
the .inf for your version of Windows, right-click that file and choose
the option for install. Note this is a very raw form of installing a
drivers and it is important that you make sure you're installing the
correct .inf file and not a .inf file for another device or for a
different version of Windows. Additional information and tips about
locating the drivers was explained earlier in the general driver tips
section.
Once you have right-clicked and installed the driver, reboot the computer.
One
of the above three recommendations should have installed or updated
the drivers successfully onto the computer. If you're still having
difficulties getting the devic e to install it's possible you're not
encountering a hardware issue and not an issue with the drivers. Refer
to the troubleshooting steps for your hardware device for additional
help and information.
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