This article will show you how to download and install Battery drivers in Windows 11/10. Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery driver is a crucial driver installed on Windows computers. Windows communicates with your laptop battery with the help of this driver. Most Windows laptops have this driver pre-installed.
Uninstalling this driver will not impact your battery because it is a part of hardware, but you will not see the battery icon on your Taskbar. Therefore, you will not be able to know what percentage of your battery is charged or drained. Hence, if you find the battery icon missing from the Taskbar, this driver is most probably missing in the Device Manager.
How to download and install Battery driver in Windows 11/10
This guide will help you download and install the Battery driver. If there is no battery driver in the Device Manager, you can use the suggestions mentioned below:
- Visit your laptop manufacturer’s website
- Use the dedicated software developed by your laptop’s manufacturer
- Use Windows Update
- Scan for Hardware Changes
You might have installed different drives on your system. Most drivers can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. However, installing a battery driver is not as straightforward as installing other drivers on a Windows computer. Below, we have explained some methods to download and install the battery driver on a Windows laptop.
1] Visit your laptop manufacturer’s website
Though the battery driver is not available on the laptop manufacturer’s website, you can still check whether it is available for your laptop model. Visit the official website of your laptop’s manufacturer and download the battery driver (if available). You must enter your laptop’s model or serial number to download the right drivers. Some websites have an auto-detect feature that automatically detects a laptop’s model number.
After downloading the driver, double-click on it to install it manually. If the driver file is available in the INF format, you can use the Device Manager to install the INF file.
TIP: You can check for Battery drivers here and here on Microsoft Catalog website.
2] Use the dedicated software developed by your laptop’s manufacturer
Laptop manufacturers also develop dedicated software that helps users to keep their laptops in good condition. It automatically scans the system and alerts users if any issue is detected. Moreover, if a driver update is pending to install, users also receive a notification regarding that. Depending on your laptop brand, you can download and install the dedicated software and use it to install the battery driver.
Some of the software includes:
3] Use Windows Update
You can also use Windows Update to download and install the battery driver. Also, check if an update for your battery driver is available on the Optional Updates page in Windows Updates. If yes, install or update your battery driver from there.
To check for Windows Updates, open Windows 11/10 Settings and go to the Windows Update page. Now, click on the Check for Updates button. If a Windows Update is available, download and install it.
4] Scan for Hardware Changes
As the name implies, it is a feature in Windows computers that scans for hardware changes and installs the missing drivers. Windows performs this scan whenever you connect a new device to your system or restart your computer after uninstalling a device driver. Perform Scan for hardware changes and see if it installs the missing battery driver on your system or not.
I hope this helps.
How do I reinstall battery drivers in Windows 11?
If you are experiencing battery issues, you can fix the problem by reinstalling the battery driver, provided the issue is not associated with hardware. Open the Device Manager and uninstall the battery driver. Now, restart your laptop to reinstall the battery driver.
How do I fix No battery detected?
You can fix the “No battery detected” error on your laptop by using some fixes, like reinstalling the battery drivers, checking the power adapter, cleaning the battery compartment, etc.
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