Windows 10: manually install device driver

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  1. manually install device driver


    PC isn't automatically picking up a new device...how do I manually install a device driver?

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    EllisParry, Jan 13, 2019
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    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?

    • 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.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • 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.
     
    Arun B J, Jan 13, 2019
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  3. CJCerny Win User
    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.
     
    CJCerny, Jan 13, 2019
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  4. manually install device driver

    "An error occurred during the installation of the device: The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary entry." while trying to install USB drivers on Windows 10

    Hi Iasha,

    Do not worry we will help you with this issue. We appreciate your interest in resolving the issue.

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • Were you able to see any yellow exclamatory mark for the drivers on Device Manager?

    Let us try the troubleshooting steps below if not yet tried and check if it helps.

    Step 1: As a workaround, I suggest you to do the following to detect the issue:

    • Connect the hard drive to different port and check if the issue persists.
    • Connect different hard drive to the same port and check.
    • Connect different hard drives to different ports and check.

    Step 2: If the device is not detected on your computer try to run 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.

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Troubleshooting and select it.
    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
      Troubleshooting window.
    • Select the Hardware and Device
      options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the
      Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter.

    Step 3: I suggest you to contact the device manufacturer's website, download the latest chipset drivers, install them manually and check if it helps.

    Installing the latest chipset drivers will help you to install the drivers for USB ports.

    Refer to the article by Andre Da Costa to install drivers:
    How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10


    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the USB device on your computer for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jan 13, 2019
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