Without drivers, the devices you connect to your computer-for example, a mouse or external hard drive-won't work properly. A driver is software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware devices.
Windows can find and download two kinds of updates for devices connected to your computer:ĭrivers. This is a good way to make sure all your hardware and devices work properly. You can have Windows automatically download recommended drivers and detailed information for your hardware and devices. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.
Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020
