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Common
Sense
Make
a copy of the driver disk before you start installation.
Always
back up your PC before attempting to install a driver.
Always
install one device at a time and use your PC for a while to ensure
it is working well before installing any other hardware, software
or driver.
Some
devices are trickier to install than others.
Devices
that install easily in one PC may not install as easily in
another. Motherboards, other devices in the PC, the operating
system itself and other factors affect the successful installation
of drivers.
Locate
the correct directory on the driver disk. Drivers are usually
arranged in sub-directories by model name and Operating System.
Check
the vendor’s website for known problems with the device/driver,
known incompatibilities and also visit the FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions) page.
If
your Windows installation is faulty itself; if it crashes on you
frequently, or if it is otherwise unstable then sort that problem
out first before installing any new drivers.
Always
install the latest version of the driver. Visit the website of the
manufacturer to download the latest drivers.
While
on the web also download the latest BIOS for your motherboard
and/or patch/service pack for your operating system.
Keep
copies of utilities like Winzip as many drivers come in the zipped
form.
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