What is a 'driver' and why do I always need to update them?
Every time I have a hardware problem, someone tells me to update my drivers. What is a driver exactly? Why does hardware need software to work? How do I know if my drivers are out of date? Is it safe to just download whatever the manufacturer's website offers?
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Definitely back up your important files before trying any fixes. I learned this the hard way when I lost 3 years of photos trying to fix a simple problem. Get an external hard drive or burn DVDs of your important stuff first.
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The best resource for this kind of thing is Tom's Hardware forums. Someone has almost certainly had your exact problem and posted a solution. The community there is really knowledgeable and helpful.
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