Windows Driver Repair Tool

ⓘ This guide does not install, remove, or change drivers automatically. Download drivers only from Windows Update or your PC/device manufacturer’s official website.

1 Identify the affected device

Choose the symptom that best matches the issue you are seeing.

What is not working properly? Sound, microphone, or audio device Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth connection Display, graphics, black screen, or visual artifacts USB device, keyboard, mouse, printer, or storage device Something else or an unknown device

2 Check Device Manager

Device Manager can show whether Windows has detected a driver problem.

Right-click the Start button.
Select Device Manager.
Find the category that contains the affected device.
Look for a yellow warning icon, unknown device, or disabled device.

What do you see? A yellow warning icon next to the device The device is missing from the list The device looks normal with no warning I cannot find the device or I am not sure

3 Reinstall or roll back the driver

A reinstall can repair a corrupted driver. If the issue began after an update, rolling back may be safer.

In Device Manager, right-click the affected device.
Select Properties, then open the Driver tab.
Try Roll Back Driver if the issue started after a recent update.
Otherwise choose Uninstall device, restart Windows, and let Windows reinstall it.

Avoid selecting “Delete the driver software for this device” unless you already have a trusted replacement driver available.

Have you tried this already? Yes, and it fixed the issue Yes, but it did not help Yes, and it made the issue worse Not yet

4 Update from a trusted source

Use official sources rather than third-party driver updater tools.

Open Settings → Windows Update.
Select Advanced options → Optional updates.
Install any relevant driver updates and restart.
If needed, download a driver from your computer or device manufacturer’s official support page.

Where did the current driver come from? Windows Update The official manufacturer website A third-party driver updater or driver pack I do not know

5 Check for wider system issues

If several devices fail, Windows crashes, or the driver issue returns repeatedly, there may be a deeper software or hardware problem.

Is the PC otherwise stable? Yes, the system is generally stable There are occasional crashes or freezes There are frequent crashes, blue screens, or reboots

Frequent blue screens, sudden restarts, or devices disappearing entirely can point to hardware, firmware, power, or Windows system-file issues. Consider professional support if the problem persists.