Windows 10: HOW TO UPDATE DRIVERS TO LATEST VERSION WITHOUT ANY SOFTWARE????

MY PC IS OLD.

SO I NEED TO UPDATE DRIVERS TO LATEST VERSION.

SOME DRIVERS ARE 10 YEARS OLD.

HOW CAN I UPDATE ALL THE DRIVERS TO LATEST VERSION WITHOUT ANY SOFTWARE????

:)

 

Driver update software

Windows Update should have a considerable amount of good drivers. They'll be listed under the "Optional Updates" section. That should give you rather good functionality right off the bat. If it's a branded PC, latest drivers will likely have to come from the manufacturer's website. For the most part, built-in drivers should be Good Enough™

I don't think I've run across an automagic driver installer that wasn't loaded with malware.

 

Windows update keeps replacing ALPS Touchpad driver with a Synaptics driver.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

I suggest you to uninstall and delete the previous drivers and the latest drivers for the touchpad and install the required version of the driver from Device Manager by following the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager from the list.
• Expand the Touch pad driver.
• Right click on the driver and click on update/install.
• Select the required version from the on-screen prompts.

And for the problem with the installation of printer drivers, I suggest you to run the Windows Update troubleshooter by following the steps below:

• Type “Troubleshooting” in search box and press Enter.
• Click on “View All” option on top left pane.
• Select “Windows Update” from the list and follow the prompts for troubleshooting.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version


What I've noticed is that the method of installing drivers on the main page has issues on some systems. On my system DTS II, the Equalizer and the built in Amplifier don't function and in some driver versions the Realtek Control panel doesn't open at all.

However I found a way around this issue. Using an older driver specifically 7848 , other versions may work however I found version 7525 provided for my MOBO for Windows 7 doesn't work. 7848 is the version provided by ASUS on their website for Windows 10 for my specific MOBO, you may have to try other versions for other chipsets. I don't think the latest version provided on the Realtek website works(R2.82 8186), for me personally using that installer breaks the Realtek Manager before installing any other updated drivers.

Step 1: Uninstall all audio drivers.
Step 2: Install Realtek Driver version 7848 using the proper Realtek installer.
Step 3: Restart.
Step 4: Keep the 7848 driver installed.
Step 5: Download the newest Driver supported by your system from the Windows update site.
Step 6: Extract the CAB file.
Step 7: Go to your device manager, find the Realtek High Definition Audio device.
Step 8: Right click the device, select update driver.
Step 9: In the new window select "Browse my computer for driver software".
Step 10: Click Browse.
Step 11: Locate the extracted driver folder, click Ok.
Step 12: Click next, wait for the drivers to install.
Step 13: Click close and restart the computer.

Now the Realtek Manager and all of its functions should work.
There is one exception but that may be an issue limited to my system, for me personally the built in amplifier only works on the back port if I switch the Amplifier setting to Auto Switch, it doesn't work on the front port regardless of setting.

Hope this helps someone.