Finding/ Installing Drivers

This can be a very easy or difficult task. Usually, hardware you buy comes with the software needed (which is great). However, if you scratch the disc, then you have to download the drivers. If you have the model name/number, this is still usually a simple task. It is usually a good idea to keep a list of your hardware's model name/number. Without the model name/number or the disc, this can be very tricky. Opening up the PC and taking a look at the hardware can usually give you a model name/number (this method can be used to find drivers for almost any hardware). Of course, shut the computer down first and make sure to BE CAREFUL as STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN DAMAGE YOUR HARDWARE. Chipset driver's, as I mentioned before, can usually be found with the help of CPU-Z. Also, Device Manager can show you driver's that have issues or driver's that are not installed. You can access the Device Manager by pressing and holding (Window's key)+(Pause Break), and then selecting Device Manager (in XP you have to select Hardware tab, then Device Manager).