Update the device driver. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager. Select a category to see names of devices, then right-click (or press and hold) the one you’d like to update. Select Search automatically for updated driver software. Select Update Driver.

It's best to let Windows install drivers automatically. Occasionally, Windows might not be able to find a driver for your device. If this happens, you might want to check the manufacturer's website for a driver or update for the device, or try installing any software that came with the device.

Select Check now to see if your device can run Windows 11. Note: If a compatibility issue has been identified on your device that would disrupt your experience using Windows 11, we will temporarily delay your upgrade until the issue is resolved.

To update drivers using Windows Update. To set Windows to install recommended updates. To download and update a driver yourself. Learn about various ways to update driver software for your hardware devices, including Windows Update and manual installation.

Open Device Manager. Windows 10. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu.

Windows 11. If a driver for your device couldn’t be automatically installed, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use. You can check by following the steps below: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update. Select Check for updates at the top of the page.

If you recently made any changes to your hardware and want to see if your computer now meets the requirements for Windows 11, the easiest way to do that is with the PC Health Check app: If you haven't yet, install the PC Health Check app here .

It's best to let Windows install drivers automatically. Occasionally, Windows might not be able to find a driver for your device. If this happens, you might want to check the manufacturer's website for a driver or update for the device, or try installing any software that came with the device.

How to find your error code in Device Manager. Error Codes and their resolutions. Code 1 "This device is not configured correctly. (Code 1)" Code 3 “The driver for this devicemight be corrupted… (Code 3)” Code 9 “Windows cannot identify this hardware… (Code 9)” Code 10 "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"

If Windows Update finds an updated driver, it will download and install it, and your printer will automatically use it. If a device driver couldn’t be installed automatically, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use. To check for optional drivers: