How to install Drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows 11

Learn how to easily install drivers for unknown devices in Windows 11 with our step-by-step guide. Troubleshoot and enhance your PC's performance today!

The proper Device Divers, a kind of computer hardware program, must be loaded on a computer before any physical device may operate. This page will guide you through the process of locating, downloading, and installing drivers for unknown hardware devices on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Locate, download, and install Windows 11/Windows 10 device drivers for unknown devices.

Windows 11: How to install Drivers for Unknown Devices

After a clean installation and an OS update in Windows 11 or 10, practically all drivers are installed automatically. Windows searches its servers for relevant driver information throughout the update process and installs it automatically if found.

Nevertheless, there are instances where certain devices fail to operate. This typically occurs when Windows is unable to automatically install a driver for a certain device because Windows does not have an appropriate driver for that specific device on their server.

Check Windows Update's Optional Updates section to determine if any device driver updates are available before you start.

In the event that doesn't fix the problem, here's what you can do to install unknown hardware drivers on Windows 11 or 10:

• To open the Run dialog, press the Windows key plus R.
• To open Device Manager, type devmgmt.msc into the Run dialog box and press Enter.
• You can view all of your computer's gadgets via the Device Manager.
• You can typically tell which devices do not have drivers loaded by looking for an icon that looks like a yellow exclamation point.
• Select Properties from the context menu after right-clicking the device you wish to install the driver for.
• Choose the Details tab in the Properties window.
• Pick Hardware IDs from the drop-down menu after clicking Property.
• To copy the code that displays, right-click on it and then choose Copy.
• Launch your preferred web browser after that.
• Go to the manufacturer's website and look for the driver downloads section.
• After you have copied the Hardware ID, paste it into the search field and press Enter.
• A list of suggested drivers for your device will appear in the search result. Determine if your Windows device is 32-bit or 64-bit by looking at its system architecture.
• You may install the driver on your computer by downloading it in zip format, extracting the file, and then installing it.
• Make sure all drivers are installed correctly by repeating the procedures above. Using the Device Manager, you can verify the functionality of each device individually.

On the other hand, you may find out what those "Unknown Device" gadgets are by using one of the many free programs available, such as Unknown Device Identifier or Unknown Device Tool. In addition to the specific name of unknown devices, they provide a comprehensive overview of the manufacturer, OEM, device type, and model.

Unknown Device Drivers is a place where you may discover additional information.

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