What to Expect after a Drivers Update

So, you've heard how important it is to periodically patch your hardware devices with the latest drivers update

, right? Updating your device drivers is important as doing so can solve many problems, conflicts, and vulnerabilities as well as offers greater compatibility between devices and operating systems. But what if you apply a drivers update and nothing happens?

First and foremost, understand that computers usually need to be rebooted after an update. If you've applied a drivers update and the device doesn't respond and you haven't yet rebooted, start the reboot process, grab a cold drink while you wait, and let Windows complete the process. When Windows reboots, you'll likely discover that your newly updated device works as it should. Get into the habit of always rebooting after applying a drivers update even if the instructions don't mention it. Doing this as a matter of routine will solve you hours of frustration trying to figure out how to fix your device, a device that likely doesn't need fixed at all!

Next, get into the habit of setting restore points before downloading and installing a drivers update. This takes only seconds to do and provides you with a fast, easy way of reversing an undesirable drivers update. Despite the manufacturer's best efforts and repeated testing, it's not unusual for a drivers update to be released before it's completely ready. In addition, when downloading an update, file corruption could occur causing a bad update experience and undesirable results. It's also possible to select the wrong update. You may not know why the update has failed, but you will know that the device is not working as expected. By creating a restore point just prior to downloading the update, you can quickly rollback the system should something go wrong with the drivers update.

Occasionally, a drivers update will overwrite shared system files such as DLL files, replacing them with newer or older versions. You may not notice any problems right away and your device may be working perfectly. However, as you use your computer, you may start to notice DLL errors. For example, if another program or device relies on the overwritten DLL file, when you use that other program or device, it will generate an error message alerting you that something is wrong. If you suspect the update is to blame, you could rollback the update and potentially solve the new problem but that would also take you back to your original problem. In this case, you may want to update the secondary program or device. Another option is to uninstall and then reinstall the secondary program or device, thus restoring the missing DLL file.

When applying a drivers update, problems can arise. Prepare for the inevitable by creating a restore point and then keeping an eye on your computer's behavior for the next few days. If new problems arise, they could be related to the update. If your system runs smoothly, you're update was a success.

What to Expect after a Drivers Update

By: Celeste Stewart, Filetonic Tech Jock

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