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Harlowao
Copper Contributor
Jun 07, 2026

Can there be any problems if I install the most recent drivers on a Windows 10 laptop?

Ever since Windows 10 went EOL, Lenovo's driver updates have been marked as "for Windows 11". The thing is, i'm running more than year-old drivers at this point and could do with an update since i've gotten new ram a while ago and am having problems both with the ram and the webcam, and i'd like to try fix things myself before i send the pc to support for up to a few weeks.

Will i encounter any problems or break stuff on the computer if i install Windows 11 drivers on my Windows 10 Lenovo laptop?

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  • Fatimasm's avatar
    Fatimasm
    Iron Contributor

    While waiting for official updates or support, these steps can often resolve hardware issues. Be cautious when manually installing drivers—use trusted sources and create a system restore point beforehand.