subject: Updating Drivers is the Solution [print this page] Updating Drivers is the Solution Updating Drivers is the Solution
A computer, being a complex machine, can encounter a lot of problems. It can experience lagging displays, improperly working video graphics, video games going on the fritz, freezing screen displays and even the frustrating "blue screen" of terror. (Ok, not really of terror but still, it is pretty annoying.) Luckily, these problems can be solved and, even better, they can be solved in pretty much the same way. When you experience these problems, it is very probable that you need to update you drivers.
Now, what are drivers? Suffice to say that these are small but very important programs in your computer system. These programs facilitate the streams of data going back and forth from your software and your hardware. When these drivers are working properly then your computer runs smoothly. When these drivers are outdated or defective, however, your computer's performance will suffer a great deal.
Since your hardware use drivers, then the more hardware you have attached to your computer then the more drivers you'll need on your computer. At first, these drivers come with the respective devices that use them. For windows drivers, you don't need to worry about updating them because you can just let windows automatically download and install these updates for you. For hardware devices though, you'll need to update your drivers either manually or by using driver update software that automatically cans your drivers and updates those that are found to be obsolete. For those people who put a premium on their time or just plain hate tedious jobs, the latter option is recommended.
So when your computer has glitches or slows down, check your drivers. They may just need updating for you to enjoy doing whatever it is you need your computer for. Just make sure you don't have too much fun, though.
For more information about drivers and driver updates, visit Driverup.org.
