Driver Install Frameworks (DIFx) provides infrastructure and tools to simplify device and driver installation for both developers and users. DIFx tools include the Driver Package Installer (DPInst) tool, the Driver Install Frameworks for Applications (DIFxApp) tool, and the Driver Install Frameworks Library (DIFxAPI) tool.

Learn how to update or reinstall drivers in Windows using Device Manager.

The installation file is typically named Autorun.exe or Setup.exe, but this may vary. If you're not sure, check the Readme file in the folder for instructions about how to run the installation process.

Use Windows Update to automatically get updated and recommended drivers for hardware devices on a Windows device.

Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the latest printer driver for a printer. Installing the latest printer driver might resolve known issues with the printer, increase performance, or add additional capabilities.

Using this tool will reinstall the current version of Windows on your device. This tool preserves all your apps, documents, and settings. Make sure to keep your PC connected to a power source and the internet during reinstallation. The reinstall will take you to the Windows Update page in Settings.

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

Ferramentas DIFx incluem a ferramenta Driver Package Installer (DPInst), o Driver Install Frameworks para ferramenta de aplicativos (DIFxApp) e a ferramenta de biblioteca de estruturas instalar Driver (DIFxAPI). Este artigo contém informações sobre as atualizações para as ferramentas DIFx.

To determine if the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter is being used on a Windows device, select one of the following two methods: When the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter driver is being used by a display adapter, Microsoft recommends updating it to instead use the manufacture's driver.

Extract this .zip file to get the Defender update package (defender-dism- [x86|x64|arm].cab) and an updating tool (DefenderUpdateWinimage.ps1) that assists the update operation for OS installation images. The following prerequisites apply to running this updating tool (DefenderUpdateWinImage.ps1):