DriverCure FAQs

Is the word "driver" just more computer jargon to you? If so, you have come to the right place. Below, get the facts about drivers: what they are, what they do, why you need them and how they will help make sure you get the most out of your investment in hardware devices.

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Drivers - an often forgotten key component of your PC!

Device drivers for your computer are often not something you think about too much. However, they are crucial for the operation of your hardware devices and software. Drivers act as translators between your hardware, software and operating system. Hardware, such as scanners, printers, adapters, mice or monitors, requires very specific commands. If you do not have the right drivers, your system components cannot talk to each other and their communication is scrambled or broken!

The instructions that your components need are unique to a certain piece of hardware or software. For this reason, a special driver is needed for each hardware device. Even different versions of a certain printer require a different driver. Also, companies often update drivers more than once a year. With these updates, flaws are fixed and, at times, new features are added.

Why doesn't my printer work?

There could be many reasons, but often it is not a problem with the actual hardware. In many cases, the driver is the culprit. Since it can be a daunting and frustrating task to find all the drivers your machine requires, and keep them fully updated, DriverCure takes care of all this for you!

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If only my scanner is not working do I really need to update my other drivers?

By updating your drivers, you can ensure your hardware devices and software will continue to work. As well as decreasing the chances that you have a corrupt driver, driver updates often correct problems and can bring with them new product features.

How do I find the drivers I need?

You have some options. One is to use the disks that came with the hardware or software. However, these are easily lost and, with advances, might not have the correct drivers for your current operating system. Some people try to manually update their drivers by searching online. However, this can lead to many fruitless hours surfing the Internet and open you up to the possibility of contracting a virus or malware. With DriverCure, it could not be easier to find all the drivers you need... and fast! It will quickly scan to see what you require and then use a comprehensive database to make sure you have the most up-to-date driver for each component.

How do I know if I have the latest driver?

You could frequently check the vendor's website to see if a new one is available. However, updates can occur many times a year. Your hardware devices and software require many different drivers, so it can be hard to keep track of everything. DriverCure will do the hard work for you. If a new driver for your system is available, DriverCure finds it for you.