Is there a free service that I could talk to over the phone to help me install drivers on my computer?Get Free Phone Tech Support from the Device ManufacturerI cant think of any services that offer free phone support for drivers in general, but you can most likely get some one-on-one assistance from the manufacturer of the device that you want to install or update drivers for. For example, if you are installing an HP printer, you can contact HP customer support for help. This website has a massive list of manufacturers and their 1-800 or local numbers, I hope it helps.Free Software Programs OnlineThere are also a lot of free software download programs that offer driver location and installation assistance. However, as with most free downloads, be very careful that you know what you are getting and that the site or program is genuine and reputable.Using Windows Updates for DriversThis said, I think that I can help you learn what you need to know to find device drivers on yo ur own, or at least have a good idea about how to start. Windows includes driver updates in its Windows Updates program, which you can install and set to run automatically whenever you want. This is a good tool for keeping your system up to date.Use Device Manager to Update DriversTo find device drivers, there are two or three major options. First, use Windows Device Manager to search for missing drivers. Heres how:1. Log on as an administrator2. Click Start, then Control Panel, and then System and Maintenance3. Choose Device Manager4. If you are asked, provide the administrator password or press Enter to continue5. Scroll to find your graphics or video card and click it twice to open6. Choose the Driver tab, and click Update Driver7. Follow the on-screen directions to load the driver updateUse the Manufacturers Website to Find DriversSecondly, you can use the manufacturers website to look for drivers. Most device makers offer a drivers and downloads page on their websites t hat you can look at to find drivers for your product. Sometimes you can enter your product model number into a search and it will locate the right drivers for you.Buy a Driver Genius Software ProgramThirdly, there are numerous programs available for both free download and for purchase that will help you find and install drivers. At Filetonic we recommend a driver program by Paretologic called DriverCure..Load the Drivers from the CDIf you have a CD that came with your device, then most likely the drivers are on it. If you connect the device to the computer and reboot your system, the computer should recognize the device and launch the Add Hardware wizard, which will walk you through adding the drivers from the CD. If the wizard doesnt launch, open it manually by choosing the Add Hardware icon in the Control Panel.I hope this helps, if not, write again with some more specifics about your device, driver situation and operating system and we can help you from there. Good luck!< /p>
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