Is There a Better Way to Install Windows Drivers?
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I find windows auto-update nearly always ignores about half of my new hardware whenever I build a PC. I note Snappy Driver Installer Origin is ok, but it's not consistent either. (NOT snappy driver installer which is now a malware site) Is there a better way than trawling through some godawful marketing website?
The author is frustrated with Windows' auto-update feature not installing all necessary drivers for new hardware and seeks alternative solutions, with commenters offering various suggestions and workarounds.
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If it's some janky hardware that requires a driver that came on a CD or something, I avoid using that janky hardware. Most of the time I'm on Linux anyway, and there's some open source driver already there.
I would definitely not use random crap like "Snappy Driver Installer Origin", which will get you pwned, as you're finding out.
Drivers generally have complete control over your computer and can bypass several security mechanisms. Avoid suspicious or low quality drivers.
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WHQL_Testing