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Cynthiaom
Copper Contributor
Apr 28, 2026

How to update drivers on pc for windows 11/10?

Hi everyone, I want to update the drivers on my Windows 11 and Windows 10 PC, but I am not sure where to start. I have heard that old or missing drivers can cause problems, though I do not really un...
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asperity
Iron Contributor
Apr 29, 2026

Windows has a built-in command-line tool called PnPUtil (Plug and Play Utility) that allows you to install and update drivers without using Device Manager. This is built into Windows, and not commonly known by average users.

How to update drivers on PC Windows 10:

1. Press Windows + X and select Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin)

2. Type PNPUtil.exe to verify the tool is available (it will show help text if present)

3. First, download the driver package (.inf file) from the component manufacturer's website and save it to a known location.

4. Run the install command:

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pnputil /install C:\Drivers\yourdriver. inf /install

The /install flag tells PnPUtil to not only add the driver to the driver store but also install/update it on any matching devices

About how to update drivers on PC Windows 10. The built-in Windows tools were created specifically because driver management is complex. PnPUtil is the closest alternative, but it still requires you to get the driver file from somewhere.