Windows 10: What is a Device Driver? What is its purpose?

Device Drivers are the software through which, the kernel of a computer communicates with different hardware, without having to go into the details of how the hardware works. It is a software that controls a hardware part attached to a [...]

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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.

 

TOSHIBA driver update for TOSHIBA x86 ACPI-Compliant Value Added Logical and General Purpose Device

Hello,

Please provide us with the below information to help you better.

• What is the make and model of your Laptop?

Windows Update will interact with your manufacturer and install the available updates on their website and few 32Bit Drivers work flawlessly on a 64bit operating system.

If a 64Bit driver is installed on your computer it simultaneously install 32Bit driver for the same system and this drivers are located in Program filesx86 folder

However if you face any issue with this driver you can uninstall the driver form your computer and download the latest available drivers from manufacturer’s website and install them on your laptop.

Refer the below steps to uninstall the drivers.

• Press “Windows + X” and select
  Device manger.
• Search for the driver which requires to be uninstalled.
• Right click on the driver icon and click on
  Uninstall.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to update the driver.

Drivers for Toshiba laptop.

TOSHIBA How to remove X64 ACPI-Compliant Value Added Logical General Purpose Device - TOSHIBA FORUM

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Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

Method 1:
I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
2. Select or click Ease of Access.
3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
5. Check if issue is resolved.

Method 2:
I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.