Let Windows download latest Drivers & Icons for your Devices automatically

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You can if you wish let your Windows download the latest recommended drivers, detailed information and the latest realistic icons for your hardware devices.

Make Windows 7 | 8 download latest Drivers & Realistic Icons for your Devices

To do so, open Control Panel > Device and Printers.

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Right-click on the Computer icons and select Device installation settings.

In the windows that opens, select Yes, do this automatically (Recommended). Click Save Changes and exit.

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Your Windows will now automatically search for and the latest drivers for your devices and high-resolution icons for many hardware devices that you connect to your computer, along with detailed information about them, such as product name, manufacturer, and model number and the detailed information about the sync capabilities of a device.

If you do not wish to have Windows do it automatically for you, select No, let me choose what to do. You can decide what you want done and exercise your choice accordingly.

You can if you wish, occasionally also re-confirm via Windows Updates > Check for Updates > View and install driver updates that are available for your computer.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.
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    Is there is any way to do it on XP?

  • http://vishtech2.blogspot.com VishTech2

    Is there is any way to do it on XP?