In more than a chance we’ve been in the situation after we format our PC and install our Windows from scratch, but know there’s a complicated part, installing the drivers unknown to our system, especially if we don’t have the driver’s CD. Worst thing can happen (and the most common) is that the Window’s Device Manager show a lot of unknown devices with the popular question mark, meaning that there’s physical component not installed on the system yet.
But there are a lot of solutions to this problem, that with the elapse of time it becomes a daily rutine. One of the solutions is having the driver’s installation CD of our Mother Board. But, what if we don’t have it?
The two best ways to find these unknown drivers are:
If we have an internet connection: DriverMax
DriverMax is a free software for Windows that allows you to control your system’s drivers. You can import and export drivers, also look up for updates, and the best of all: identify unknown devices, the main of this post.
The best part of DriverMax is that is a completely free software, the bad thing is that requires a free registration to use it and enjoy it benefits; after identifying the unknown devices, allows you to download them.
This software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, etc.
Official site | DriverMax
If we don’t have an Internet connection: Unknown Devices
A free software more specific is Unknown devices, that identifies devices that the Window’s Device Manager consider unknown. It’s interface is pretty simple, lacking of elegance, but effective. The most outstanding feature is that is portable, it doesn’t require any installation. It’s only a matter of downloading it, open the folder and executing it. Once executed all the unknown drivers will be recognized.
Although It’s still a beta, it’s quite promising. By the way, it’s compatible with Windows Vista, XP 2003, etc.
Official site | Unknown Devices
Aug 25