Windows 10: How to find, download and install Drivers for Unknown Devices or Hardware on Windows 10

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unknown "other devices"

Hi,

Unknown devices usually show up in the Device Manager when Windows is unable to identify a piece of hardware and attempts to provide a driver for it. An unknown device isn’t just unknown — it’s not functioning until you install the right driver. Most of
the time Windows is able to identify and download drivers automatically. In cases where it is unable to do so, you'll have to identify and look for the driver yourself.

Follow these steps to locate the Unknown Device:

1. Press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager.

2. You’ll find unknown devices and other non-functioning devices under Other devices. Each device with a problem has a little yellow exclamation mark over its icon.

To check the Hardware ID of a device, follow these steps:

1. Open the Device Manager.

2. In the Device Manager, right-click the device, and choose Properties in the popup menu.

3. Tap the Details tab.

4. Select the Hardware IDs in the drop-down list.

5. Search the web for the Hardware ID using your browser. You should be able to get the name of the piece of hardware associated with the unknown device.

6. Get the driver for the device and install it normally.

Let us know if you require further assistance.

Regards.

 

When trying to install the device drivers manually it says "Windows Was unable to install your Unknown Device.

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• 
  Which driver are you trying to install?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  
• 
  Since when are you facing this issue?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step1: Run hardware and device troubleshoot.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

And also check with your manufacturer web site for the drivers.


Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Unknown device does not have a driver installed

Hi Terry,






To help resolve your issue, we
suggest you to run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter. Hardware and Devices troubleshooter checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected
to your PC is installed correctly. To do so, follow these steps:

• 
  Type
  Troubleshooting in the search bar.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Select View
  all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  Click on Hardware
  and devices.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions.
  

Let us know how it goes.