{"id":47091,"date":"2025-04-28T21:22:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=47091"},"modified":"2025-10-18T21:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T21:46:25","slug":"how-to-check-if-my-drivers-are-up-to-date-on-windows-10-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-if-my-drivers-are-up-to-date-on-windows-10-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check If Drivers Are Up to Date on Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping your drivers updated is important because it keeps your computer running smoothly and securely and prevents issues like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/solved-what-to-do-when-your-computer-keeps-freezing-randomly\/\">frequent system freezes<\/a> or audio glitches. But how do you know when it\u2019s time for an update?<\/p>\n<p>Instead of diving into the updates blindly, this guide will show you how to check if your drivers are up to date. We\u2019ll also show you what to look at to avoid downloading the wrong driver updates for your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Signs That Your Drivers Might Be Outdated<\/h2>\n<p>Drivers that are out of date can cause a range of issues on your computer, and sometimes it\u2019s not obvious until you notice certain problems. Here are some common signs that your drivers might be outdated:<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_PC.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Error messages <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your computer suddenly displays error messages about outdated or missing drivers, that\u2019s a clear sign that something\u2019s not right. These errors may pop up when specific software or hardware, like graphics cards, keyboards, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-printer-driver-is-unavailable-win10\/\">printers, isn\u2019t working<\/a>. You may get error messages like:\u00a0 <i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i>Device driver error <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i>Driver not found <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i>This device cannot start (Code 10) <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i>Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43) <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you get any of these messages, it\u2019s obviously the time to update your drivers.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Fixes.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Frequent system crashes<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outdated drivers might not have what it takes to properly handle modern software demands or system updates. When the driver fails because of these limitations, you may get crash errors on your screen.\u00a0 For example, an outdated graphics driver might fail to process new features in an application, leading to a system crash.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, an outdated chipset driver could fail to manage system resources properly, leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/solved-what-to-do-when-your-computer-keeps-freezing-randomly\/\">to system freezes<\/a> under heavy workloads.\u00a0 These glitches and crashes happen because outdated drivers lack critical bug fixes and compatibility updates from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Route.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Peripheral malfunctions<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Peripherals like your printer, mouse, and keyboard rely on drivers to relay input or output signals accurately to the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>So, if a USB or other device-specific driver is outdated, it may not recognize newer protocols or firmware updates. This might be the reason devices like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-usb-mouse-and-keyboard-stopped-working\/\">keyboards or mice may not work<\/a> properly.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a printer with an outdated driver might not respond to print requests from a recently updated application, resulting in errors or no output.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a real-life example. My keyboard started acting up\u2014every time I typed, it would randomly flood the screen with the letter \u201cU\u201d (like this: <i>uuuuuuuuuuu <\/i>), even if I only tapped the key once. At first, I thought it was a hardware issue, but after updating the keyboard driver, the problem disappeared completely.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing weird behavior like that from your peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.), it could be a sign that your drivers are outdated. Updating them might be all it takes to fix the issue\u2014just like it did for me.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Chart.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Reduced performance<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Performance-intensive tasks like gaming or video playback depend heavily on drivers. If you engage in any of these, you probably already know how important your GPUs and sound cards are.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-graphics-driver-in-minutes-windows-10-11\/\">An outdated GPU driver<\/a> might not support the latest rendering optimizations or DirectX versions required by a game, leading to lower frame rates, stuttering, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-computer-glitches-with-registry-cleaner\/\">graphical glitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These drops occur because outdated drivers miss performance enhancements and fixes tailored to new software demands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Check If Drivers Are Up to Date on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>Here are more reliable ways to check if your drivers are updated:<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Check the driver version using Device Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Device Manager is a built-in tool that lets you view and manage all the drivers installed on your computer. You can check your driver\u2019s properties to verify its version before deciding whether to update it or not. Here\u2019s an easy way to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Win + R<\/code><i>, <\/i> type <i>devmgmt.msc<\/i>, and hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-2.png\" alt=\"Press Win + R, type devmgmt.msc, and hit Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Find the type of hardware you want to check, like <i>Display adapters <\/i> for your graphics card, right-click on it, and select <i>Properties<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-2.png\" alt=\"Select Properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Then, go to the <i>Driver <\/i>tab. Here, you\u2019ll see the driver provider, version, and date of the currently installed driver. Jot down the <i>d <\/i>river provider, version, and date. I\u2019ll come in handy later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">I f you see a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark next to a device in Device Manager, it means the driver may be outdated, missing, or having issues. Right-click the device and choose <i>Update driver <\/i> or view <i>Device status <\/i> under Properties to troubleshoot further. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-2.png\" alt=\"Go to the Driver tab\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open your browser and type the driver manufacturer\u2019s name followed by <i>driver download <\/i> and click the relevant result\u2014for example, <i>Intel driver download<\/i>. My laptop\u2019s GPU driver, for instance, is from Intel (you can check the <i>Driver Provider <\/i> section from the previous step).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4-2.png\" alt=\"Open your browser and type the driver manufacturer\u2019s name followed by driver download and click the relevant result\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, enter your device model and look for the latest driver version available. Basically, search for drivers that are higher than what you currently have. For example, if you have driver version <i> 31.0.101.2125<\/i>, search for higher versions, like <i>31.0.101.2135<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-5-3.png\" alt=\"Enter your device model and look for the latest driver version available\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you\u2019re not getting the results you need, filter them by product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-6-2.png\" alt=\"If you\u2019re not getting the results you need, filter them by product\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you find newer versions of your driver, it means your driver needs an update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 2: Check driver versions using System Information<\/h3>\n<p>If you need a quick way to check multiple driver versions without opening Device Manager, you can use System Information. Here\u2019s how to check all drivers for updates using this method:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Windows + R<\/code>, type <i>msinfo32<\/i>, and hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-7-2.png\" alt=\"Press Windows + R, type msinfo32, and hit Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand <i>Components <\/i>and select the type of hardware, such as <i>Display <\/i>for graphics drivers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Look at the <i>Driver Version<\/i> column.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-7-2.png\" alt=\"Look at the Driver Version column\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>This method is useful when checking multiple drivers at once, but you\u2019ll still need to manually compare the version with what\u2019s available on the manufacturer\u2019s website, just like the previous method. If this process doesn\u2019t work for you, proceed to the next step.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 3: Use manufacturer apps to check if your drivers are up to date<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to go through the hassle of manually checking your driver versions, many manufacturers, like Dell, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixing-amd-software-has-stopped-working\/\">AMD<\/a>, Intel, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/optimizing-gpu-how-to-update-nvidia-graphics-drivers-on-windows-10-11\/\">NVIDIA<\/a>, offer their own tools to scan your system and tell you exactly what needs updating.<\/p>\n<p>These apps can be a lifesaver because they automatically detect outdated drivers and download the latest versions for you. Let\u2019s go through how some of them work:<\/p>\n<p><b>How to use Intel\u2019s Driver &amp; Support Assistant (Intel DSA)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Intel\u2019s DSA is one of the easiest ways to show you how to check if all drivers are up to date. Here\u2019s how to go about it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/support\/detect.html\">Intel\u2019s official support page<\/a> and click <i>Download now <\/i> to install the software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-9-2.png\" alt=\"Go to Intel\u2019s official support page and click Download now to install the software\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch the tool, and it\u2019ll automatically scan your system and compare your installed Intel drivers with the latest versions available.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If it finds any outdated drivers, it\u2019ll provide direct links to download and install them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-10-2.png\" alt=\"If it finds any outdated drivers, it\u2019ll provide direct links to download and install them\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>In the screenshot above, you\u2019ll notice the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/replace-drivers-for-a-bluetooth-adapter\/\"> are outdated<\/a>. You can proceed with the update if you want to.<\/p>\n<p><b>How to use Dell\u2019s SupportAssist\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you have a Dell laptop or desktop, you can use Dell SupportAssist to check if your device drivers are current. Since Dell pre-installs many drivers and firmware updates, this tool ensures your PC stays up to date with the latest optimizations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Many Dell PCs come with SupportAssist pre-installed. If you don\u2019t have it, download it from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\/contents\/en-us\/category\/product-support\/self-support-knowledgebase\/software-and-downloads\/support-assist\">Dell\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After installing the tool, run it and click on <i>Update software. <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-11-3.png\" alt=\"After installing the tool, run it and click on Update software\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check the box for <i>Check for updates <\/i> and click <i>Start<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-12-2.png\" alt=\"Check the box for Check for updates and click Start\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The tool will scan your system and list any outdated drivers. After the scan, click on <i>View updates <\/i> under <i>Report summary.\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-13-2.png\" alt=\"After the scan, click on View updates under Report summary\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here, you\u2019ll see all your drivers that need an update.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: Check for outdated drivers with third-party tools<\/h3>\n<p>While Windows offers built-in ways to check for driver updates, and manufacturers like Intel and Dell have their own tools, these methods have limitations.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, Device Manager doesn\u2019t always show the latest drivers, and manufacturer tools only scan for updates related to their own hardware. That\u2019s where third-party driver updater tools come in.<\/p>\n<p>These tools are designed to scan your entire system and check if any of your drivers are outdated, regardless of the manufacturer. Then, they provide a quick and hassle-free way to ensure all your drivers are up to date without having to manually check multiple websites.<\/p>\n<p>One such tool is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-driver-updater-update-your-drivers\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a>. This tool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scans your entire system and provides a list of outdated drivers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pulls drivers from a wide range of manufacturers to make sure you don\u2019t miss critical updates.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Gives you a full breakdown of which drivers are out of date, their current version, and the latest version available.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Offers a full driver backup if you decide to update your drivers. That way, you can revert any changes, if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/full-review-the-best-driver-updater-tools-for-windows-pcs\/\">full overview of all the driver updaters<\/a> available on the market to help you make the right choice. These tools not only help you check for outdated drivers but can also update them instantly. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s h ow to check if your drivers are up to da te using Auslogics Driver Updater:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Download and install Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> from the official website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-14-3.png\" alt=\"Download and install Auslogics Driver Updater from the official website\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch the program. It\u2019ll automatically start scanning your system for outdated drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-15-3.png\" alt=\"Launch the program. It\u2019ll automatically start scanning your system for outdated drivers\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the scan, the tool will list all outdated drivers, showing the currently installed version and the latest available version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-16-2.png\" alt=\"After the scan, the tool will list all outdated drivers, showing the currently installed version and the latest available version\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If you only need to check for outdated drivers, you can use this information to help you decide on what to do next.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do After Checking Your Drivers<\/h2>\n<p>After checking if your drivers are up to date, the next step is deciding whether an update is necessary. While updating drivers can improve performance, compatibility, and security, it\u2019s important to approach updates carefully.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If your current driver is causing issues and the update includes relevant fixes, updating is a smart choice.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If everything is working fine and the update is brand new, it may be best to wait and see if other users report any problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before making any changes, it\u2019s a good idea to back up your current drivers. This way, if an update causes issues, you can quickly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/roll-back-drivers-in-windows-10\/\">roll back to the previous version<\/a> and avoid unnecessary disruptions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-are-device-drivers-and-why-are-they-crucial-for-your-pc\/\">Drivers<\/a> are essential for system stability, so keeping them updated shouldn\u2019t be ignored. If you\u2019re noticing signs of outdated or corrupted drivers and are ready to take action, we\u2019ve prepared <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">a complete guide on how to update them<\/a>\u2014covering everything from manual methods to automatic solutions. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Lastly, we\u2019d love to hear from you! Did this guide help? Do you have any tips or experiences to share? Drop a comment below; we\u2019re always open to your feedback.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Still have PC-related questions? Don\u2019t hesitate to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/\">Ask a Question<\/a> forum! Just post your question and share your issue with our specialists\u2014they\u2019ll be ready to give you hands-on help. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How often should I check for driver updates?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe answer will depend on what you do with your computer. For casual users that use their PCs for browsing the internet, streaming videos, sending emails, and light productivity tasks, checking for updates every 3\u20136 months should be enough to stay current without getting in trouble. 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