Microsoft allows users to download, install or update drivers on Windows 10 in a variety of ways. Users can manually update device drivers, including using Device Manager, Windows Update, and device manufacturer tools.
Naija tech news understands that it may take some time to update the driver through Windows Update until the manufacturer releases an updated driver package. In addition, the update process may also fail or get stuck on the installation screen.
▲Device Manager in Windows 10 version 1909
In addition, Microsoft has always allowed users to use the Device Manager to update device drivers and components. The device manager comes with two options: automatic search for updated driver software and browse my computer for driver software. The first option allows users to automatically download and install software packages using Microsoft servers, while the second option requires users to browse the hard drive and manually select the driver software.
▲Device Manager in Windows 10 version 2004
But starting from Windows 10 version 2004 (Build 19041.423), Microsoft has quietly closed the option to update the driver via the Internet in the Device Manager. Now, the first option in the device manager will only install updated drivers if the user has pre-downloaded the software package and it is on the computer’s hard drive . Windows 10 Build 19041.423 also prevents Device Manager from connecting to Microsoft servers or the Internet.
When the user selects the first option, if the update package on the hard disk can be accessed by the tool, the Device Manager wizard will detect and install the new driver on the computer.
This means that if you want to automatically update the drivers of Microsoft servers in Windows 10, you must use the “Settings” application, because the “Device Manager” no longer allows drivers to be updated via the Internet.
With the Windows 10 feature update, Microsoft has also restored the list of optional updates in the Settings application. In Windows Update settings, the new “View Optional Updates” link leads directly to a page where you can manage driver updates. On this page, each driver lists the manufacturer’s name, classification, and version number.
For most users, this change in the device manager has little impact.
Naijatechnews understands that this is part of Microsoft’s plan to simplify the Windows 10 update experience, and Microsoft is slowly reducing its reliance on traditional tools.
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