Don't know how to update drivers (Windows XP)

The easiest way of updating your computer's drivers is letting a specified tool do it for you. One of the tools is Driver Pack Solution, there's a free and a paid version (for most users the free version will do everything they need).

Download it, let it scan your PC and install the right drivers.

If you have any CDs you got when you bought your PC or a certain device, install whatever's on them.

In 99% of the cases those CDs are the drivers your PC requires to run optimally.

1. Find out the full name of the device that needs a driver to operate. Do this by checking the surface of the device or by looking what's unrecognized in the Device Manager.
   
   

   

2. Google "device's name driver download", the first result should be your device's webpage. Download the driver there.
   
   
3. Complete the driver installation.
   
   
4. Reboot your PC.

Note: To learn how to download and install drivers, check out the don't know how to download and install drivers solutions.

All the manufacturers have made the drivers of their products available on their websites. All you need to do is to type your device's model number on the manufacturer's website and the latest version of the driver will appear. By downloading and installing the latest version of the driver in your computer, you will update the already existing driver.