How to update drivers on Windows 11

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Windows 11 |

Device manager is the way to update drivers on Windows 11. You need to follow simple steps and you can update drivers for audio, graphics, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi adapters, etc., on Windows 11. Before that keep the track of internet connection and usage on windows 11 to avoid interruption between updates. Now let's look at the steps to do so.

Update Drivers Automatically in Windows 11

Update Drivers In Windows 11 With 10 Easy Steps

Step-1 Open 'Windows+X', then Device Manager: Begin with opening your PC, then on your desktop page.

  • Press the  Windows 11 keyboard shortcut 'Windows + X' to open the Quick Links menu.
  • Then, from the options list select 'Device Manager.
  • Next, click and open it.
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Step-2 Choose the driver to update: Now the Device manager window appears on your screen.

  • You will have a list of different options on your screen.
  • You have to choose the driver you want to update.
  • For example, if you want to update the graphics driver. So, click on the Display adapters menu and expand it.
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Step-3 Right-click on options under Display adapters. Then, click on 'Update driver': Now under the Display adapters, from the two options. Right-Click on one option, then tap on the option of update driver.

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Step-4 Click on 'Search automatically for drivers': Now a pop-up window will appear on your screen. You have to click on 'Search automatically for drivers'. Then Windows 11 will find the specific driver from Microsoft’s large catalogue of online drivers.

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Step-5 Restart the PC: Once the search is over, a message will appear giving you info about the drivers. So if an update is needed then it will ask you to restart the PC to have the latest driver.

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Step-6 Click on 'Search for updated drivers on Windows Update': The other case is if there are no updates for drivers. Then you have to click on 'Search for updated drivers on Windows Update'.

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Step-7 Click on the 'Advanced option': Finally you will land on the Windows Update page. Now you install alternate build drivers if you want to have a new driver. Now, click on 'Advanced options.

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Step-8 Click on 'Optional updates': Next, click on the 'Optional updates' and open it.

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Step-9 Choose the driver you want to update: Now you have to tick the checkbox icon in front of the driver you want to update.

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Step-10 Click on 'Download & install': Next, click on Download & Install. Hence, your chosen driver will be installed by windows 11 on your PC.

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Can You Update Multiple Drivers On Windows 11?

Yes, you can update numerous drivers on windows 11 using the above-given steps. Choose the relevant driver and rest follow the steps. You will update the drivers successfully.

Do You Need To Update Windows 11 Too?

Yes, you have to update windows 11. If your main software is not updated then heh whole work chain will get disturbed. Hence, it is necessary to update windows 11.

If The Updated Driver Is Available Then You Can Skip To Install Other Drivers On Windows 11?

Yes, you don't have to install the alternate rebuild drivers if an updated driver is available. The updated drivers will do the work for you on Windows 11.

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