Windows Driver Repair Tool

Windows Driver Repair Tool

Work through these steps in order. Answer honestly and the summary at the bottom will tell you what to try next.

  • 1 Basic check: what device is having issues?
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    Choose the option that best matches the device or symptom you’re seeing.

    What’s wrong?
  • 2 Check Device Manager for warnings
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    Device Manager shows if Windows sees a problem with a driver.

    How to open Device Manager

    On Windows:

    • Right‑click the Start button
    • Choose Device Manager
    What do you see for the problem device?

    If you’re not sure which category the device is in, expand Sound, video and game controllers, Network adapters, Display adapters, or Universal Serial Bus controllers.

  • 3 Reinstall or reset the driver
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    Reinstalling or resetting a driver can fix corruption or misconfiguration.

    Did you try reinstalling the driver?

    In Device Manager:

    • Right‑click the problem device
    • Choose Uninstall device (check “Delete the driver software for this device” only if you’re sure)
    • Restart Windows to let it reinstall the driver automatically
  • 4 Update the driver from a trusted source
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    Outdated or generic drivers can cause instability, especially for network and graphics devices.

    Where did you get the driver from?
    Did updating the driver help?
  • 5 Advanced checks and next steps
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    Some driver problems are caused by deeper system issues or failing hardware.

    System stability
    Hardware changes
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