Windows 10: If "the best driver for this device is already installed" why does message also say "There...

This standard message is a logical impossibility. If the best driver is installed, there are no better drivers available through Windows Update or the manufacturer's site or anywhere else. If there are better drivers, then the best driver is not already installed. Understanding basic logic like this would seem to me to be a prerequisite for working with computers. The only explanation I can think of is that "the best driver is already installed" is being used in some weird technical way that does not mean what it would seem to mean to a normal person. I have never understood this and have searched every way I can think of for some explanation on line but found nothing.


So what's the story? Does "the best" really not mean "the best one that exists anywhere", but only "the best of the several different drivers for this device that are already on your computer"? If that is the case, the messages should all be updated to say that in so many words. If it means something else, what in the world does it mean?

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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.

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  Which driver are you trying to install?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  
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  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:

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  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.

 

PnP device audio driver don't install

Hi Matheus,

To better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

• Did you receive any error message when you install the driver?
• Have you tried checking the updated driver in the manufacturer's website?

In the meantime, we suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps below:

• Type Troubleshooting in the search bar.
• Click Troubleshooting.
• On the pop-up window, click Hardware and Sound.
• Under Device, click Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to run the troubleshooter.

We look forward to your response.

Thank you.

 

Laptop driver/reformat question

This is excellent advice. Writing down the list of installed devices prior to re-formatting will save you a lot of heartache. With that list, you won't have to try to figure out exactly which wireless card or web cam driver you need since there will likely be several to choose from.