After installing Windows 10 from scratch, and sometimes after upgrading from a previous version of Windows, you may need to identify and install the latest drivers for your computer. Because Windows 10 is one of Microsoft's newest operating systems, manufacturers regularly release compatible drivers. Here's everything you need to know. Drivers Windows 10.
Haven't updated your Windows 10 driver before? Check How to update drivers in Windows For a complete tutorial, a free driver updater tool is another option you may want to consider, especially if you're new to this.
Important: There are two different versions of many drivers available, both 32-bit and 64-bit. Make sure you install the correct version based on your version of Windows 10!
Acer (laptops, tablets, and desktops)
Any Windows 10 drivers from Acer, for your Acer computer, are available via the Acer Drivers & Manuals page.
Simply search for your Acer computer model and then select Windows 10 from the operating system drop-down box.
If your Acer computer model doesn't have any Windows 10 drivers available, especially if it's listed on the Acer Windows 10 Upgrade page, don't worry—it just means that the drivers Microsoft includes with Windows 10 will probably work just fine.
Most Acer tablets, laptops, and desktops that work well with Windows 8 and Windows 7 will work well with Windows 10. If you have problems, check Acer's Drivers and Manuals page regularly for new drivers.
AMD Radeon Driver (Video)
The latest AMD Radeon driver for Windows 10 is version 22.40.57.05 of Radeon Software Adrenalin 23.5.1 Suite (released on 2023-06-01). The same version works with Windows 11.
These drivers are also called AMD Catalyst drivers, and they include everything you need for your AMD/ATI video card to work in Windows 10.
Most AMD/ATI Radeon HD GPUs are supported in Windows 10 with these drivers, including those in the R9, R7, and R5 series, as well as others. This includes both desktop and mobile GPUs.
ASUS Drivers (Desktops, Laptops, Motherboards)
Windows 10 drivers for ASUS desktops, laptops, and motherboards can be downloaded via ASUS Support.
Choose your product series and model, select Driver & Utility, and then filter the download links by your operating system—Windows 10 in this case.
BIOSTAR Drivers (Motherboards and Graphics)
BIOSTAR doesn't maintain a list of motherboards or graphics cards compatible with Windows 10, but you can find any drivers they offer through BIOSTAR Support. On that page, you can search by your model number or filter by motherboard features.
Expect most motherboards that work well in Windows 8 to work well in Windows 10, especially if you use Microsoft's default drivers.
Canon (Printers & Scanners)
Canon provides Windows 10 drivers for a number of printers, scanners, and multifunction devices via Canon Support.
Locate your product using the on-screen wizard, select Software & Drivers on the product page, and then filter by operating system to Windows 10.
If you're just concerned about Windows 10 compatibility with your Canon printer or any other device, they've put together a Canon OS Compatibility Tool Really easy to use.
If you do not see your Canon device in the other list, see the page Canon Windows 10 Upgrade , which lists every model that is not supported in Windows 10.
Don't worry if your device is on that list—Microsoft probably supports your printer or scanner out of the box (i.e., with its own basic drivers). This, or the Windows 8 driver already available from Canon, will also work with Windows 10.
Creative Sound Blaster Drivers (Audio)
Locate Sound Blasters on the company's support page. Scroll down until you find your sound card name or model number. Select the product, and you'll see download links for the latest Creative Sound Blaster drivers for Windows 10.
If you can't find your Creative device anywhere on this page, please be aware that Microsoft's default Windows 10 audio drivers will likely work, but there's no guarantee.
Note: Other Creative-made devices are also listed on the home page, with their Windows 10 compatibility details including speakers, headphones, and speakers.
Dell Drivers (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Printers)
Dell provides Windows 10 drivers for desktop and laptop computers through its Drivers & Downloads page. Enter your Dell computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code, browse to your device manually, or select SupportAssist to download and install for an automated process.
Once you find the Dell device for which you want Windows 10 drivers, select it and then choose Windows 10 from the operating system list.
Most modern Dell PCs from Alienware, Inspiron, XPS, Vostro, Latitude, Optiplex, and Precision run great on Windows 10.
Many Dell printer drivers for Windows 10 are also available from the same download page. Dell also maintains Windows 10 and Windows 11 compatibility update with Dell printers page Which should be very helpful if you already know the model number of your Dell printer.
Printers are listed as either Web Pack Available (you can download Dell-made drivers via Drivers and Downloads), CD Available (drivers for this printer were included on the installation disc that came with the printer), or Windows Update Available (Microsoft includes the best drivers for this printer in Windows 10, or they will be downloaded via Windows Update when you connect the printer).
Most Dell color, black and white, laser, and inkjet printers are supported in Windows 10 via one of these methods.
Gateway Drivers (Laptops and Desktops)
Windows 10 drivers for Gateway computers can be obtained via Gateway's Drivers & Downloads page on their website.
A full list of computers that Gateway will support on Windows 10 can be found on the page Windows 10 Creator Update.
Some NE series Gateway laptops are listed, as are some DX and SX series desktops.
HP Drivers (Laptops, Tablets, Desktops, Printers)
HP provides Windows 10 drivers for many tablets, laptops, and desktop computers via the HP Software and Driver Downloads page. You can also find printer drivers here.
There's no easy-to-reference list of HP computers that work well with Windows 10, as is the case with some other PC manufacturers, but HP offers some help.
Go to Your HP product identification page Enter your computer's product number in the field provided, and then select Submit.
Tip: Don't know where your HP product number is? Check the label on the back of your desktop or the bottom of your tablet or laptop. If your label is worn, press CTRL+ALT+S on HP desktop computers or FN+ESC on HP laptops, and it will appear on your screen.
Intel Chipset “Drivers” (Intel Motherboards)
The latest Intel Chipset Windows driver for Windows 10 is version 10.1.19444 (released on 2023-03-28).
Intel Chipset drivers are not Drivers In the usual sense, they're just a set of informational updates for the operating system (Windows 10 in this case) that help it correctly recognize the hardware built into the motherboard and which it may already be working with.
Motherboards from any manufacturer with Atom, Celeron, Pentium, 9 Series, Core M, and Intel Core 2/3/4 series chipsets are supported.
Visit Intel Download Center For more information.
Intel Drivers (Motherboard, Graphics, Network, etc.)
Windows 10 drivers for Intel-manufactured devices, such as graphics chipsets, network devices, etc., can be found via the Intel Download Center.
From the Download Center, search for Intel devices by name, or use the Select Your Product tool. On the search results page, filter by download type if that helps, then filter by operating system.
Intel also has an automated tool, Intel Driver & Support Assistant , which helps you get drivers for your Intel devices.
Lenovo (Desktops and Laptops)
All Windows 10 drivers for your Lenovo computer can be found via Lenovo Support.
Tested computers can be found on the page. Lenovo Windows 10 Upgrade – Supported Systems List On her website.
The Windows 10 supported models tested by Lenovo are IdeaCentre, ThinkCentre, IdeaPad, ThinkPad, ThinkStation, and Lenovo Desktop/Laptop/Tablet Series.
A number of Lenovo-branded computers have also been listed as incompatible, meaning that upgrading or installing Windows 10 on your computer could lead to some major issues.
Lexmark Drivers (Printers)
All Lexmark Windows 10 drivers can be found through their driver search and download tool.
Once you get to the printer support page, filter by OS version if necessary, and type if you want to hide other results.
Microsoft drivers (keyboards, mice, etc.)
Yes, Microsoft makes Windows 10, but it also develops, manufactures, and supports the hardware.
See the PC Accessories Help & Learn page on their website for links to individual product pages for their devices, where you'll find updated Windows 10 drivers.
While this may not come as a surprise, Windows 10 likely already includes these drivers ready to use in its operating system, but if not, you'll find them here.
Microtek drivers (scanners)
Microtek had intermittent support for Windows 8, and appears to have even less support for Windows 10.
Use their download page to search for your scanner by serial number or model number. Make sure to filter by the correct operating system to see only relevant drivers.
NVIDIA GeForce Driver (Video)
The latest NVIDIA GeForce driver for Windows 10 is version 536.23 (released on 2023-06-14). The same version works with Windows 11.
This NVIDIA driver is compatible with the TITAN series and GeForce 10, 900, 700, RTX 40, RTX 30, and RTX 20 desktop GPUs, as well as the GeForce MX100, MX200, MX300, MX400, MX500, GTX 16, 10, 900M, 800M, RTX 30, and RTX 20 GPUs.
NVIDIA releases drivers for its video chips irregularly, but they do come frequently, so keep an eye out for updates that improve compatibility with Windows 10 and boost game performance.
Tip: Direct drivers from NVIDIA are usually the best for your NVIDIA-based video card, regardless of the company that actually made the card, but this isn't always the case. If you're having trouble with these drivers in Windows 10, check with your video card manufacturer for a better download.
Realtek High Definition Driver (Audio)
The latest Realtek High Definition Windows 10 driver is R2.82 (released on 2017-07-26).
Realtek driver updates rarely improve anything. Much like Intel chipset drivers, these drivers often only update reporting information.
Tip: Check with your motherboard manufacturer if you're having trouble with these drivers in Windows 10. They may have a custom compiled driver that's better suited for your system.
Samsung (laptops, tablets, and desktops)
Drivers are available for a number of Samsung computers. You can download them via the Samsung Manuals and Software page on the support pages for those individual models.
Most Samsung computers that work well with Windows 8 and Windows 7 will work great with Windows 10.
If you want to see if your Samsung PC can upgrade to Windows 10 quickly, use the drop-down menus on the page. Samsung Windows 10 update information To find your specific product.
Sony Drivers (Desktops and Laptops)
Sony provides Windows 10 drivers for a number of its computer models. They are available from the Software and Driver Updates page on the Sony website.
More information about Windows 10 compatibility with specific Sony computers can be found on the page. Windows 10 upgrade information from Sony.
Select basic information about the version of Windows that came preinstalled on your Sony computer. Then read more about any issues you might encounter during or after upgrading or installing Windows 10.
Be sure to check the updated Windows 10 drivers for your individual Sony PC model to see if any of these issues can be corrected.
Toshiba Drivers (Laptops, Tablets, Desktops)
Toshiba (now called Dynabook) provides Windows 10 drivers for its computer systems via its Drivers & Software page.
Enter your computer's model number to view downloads for your computer. Once there, filter by Windows 10 operating system from the list in the left margin.
Toshiba also published a list of Toshiba models that are easy to reference and supported for upgrading to Windows 10 list . But it was last updated in April 2016.
Dynabook has questions and answers about Windows 10 eligibility..
You'll find a number of Windows 10-enabled models from the KIRA, Kirabook, PORTEGE, Qosmio, Satellite, TECRA, and TOSHIBA families.
Windows 10 drivers have been recently released.
- 2023-06-14: NVIDIA GeForce v536.23 released
- 2023-06-01: AMD/ATI Radeon Software Adrenalin v22.40.57.05 released
- 2023-03-28: Intel Chipset v10.1.19444 released
- July 26, 2017: Realtek HD Audio R2.82 released
Can't find Windows 10 driver?
Try using the Windows 8 driver instead. This doesn't always work, but it often does, considering how similar the operating systems are.
