[adgod]

I don't recommend to use DriverPack to install drivers for your PC or Laptop, this is not the standard way to install drivers. As we all know brand companies have their website "Software Downloads" where you could download your drivers to be installed and this is the standard ways. Using DriverPack is the last choice to install drivers.

My opinion actually. Why use third party softwares which are mostly flushed via adwares and botnets when you can actually use the manufacturer's website or use the Device manager to check for updates and downloading the required driver for the exact required one individually.

[deanhills]

After a very positive Dell experience with upgrading my BIOS and chipset today, I have to agree with those who insist one shouldn't use a third party for upgrading drivers.  It could be the worst thing you could do for your device.  This weekend following developments in the "beep" thread, I just by accident landed with the Dell Support Assist service and it is brilliant.  I was nervous initially, as my computer doesn't really have problems other than with Windows 7 updates and it is probably slightly slow for its 16GB RAM.  Today I took the plunge and went for the BIOS upgrade directly from Dell, and I immediately noticed a change in the performance of my computer.  Dell has a very good system of when you want to upgrade your drivers, of making recommendations for the exact computer that you purchased.  You need to provide it with your serial number.  It then recommends which drivers you need to upgrade.  I only went for the critical recommended ones, which was my BIOS and Chipset.  I may go for others later.  But the moral of this story is that it makes complete sense that you should only work with the support of the hardware provider and not a third party.  Besides which I'd be nervous as the third party may gain access to the heart of your computer and create serious problems for you.  Maybe even infect it with something.

[adgod]

I have a old Dell Inspiron with a i3 and 2 GB ram (now I've upgraded to 6 G. It's very slow compared to its specs. So I guess I'll also do the BIOS and chipset upgrade if that helps

[deanhills]

I have a old Dell Inspiron with a i3 and 2 GB ram (now I've upgraded to 6 G. It's very slow compared to its specs. So I guess I'll also do the BIOS and chipset upgrade if that helps

It made a positive difference in my case.  Here is how I did it:

1. Search for the drivers and downloads page for Dell - for me it is:
http://www.dell.com/support/home/za/en/z...pp=drivers

Note: Dell may (or may not) search for the SupportAssist function of your Dell software - it did when I did the diagnostics test. If it can't find it on your computer it will prompt you to download it - you need to do so so that Dell can successfully interact with your computer to identify what serial it is. Depending on the anti-virus software you have - if they interfere you'll have to turn them off until you've fixed the drivers - mine didn't interfere - but I expect it will once I do my next scan with MalWareBytes.

2. When Dell prompts you for the serial number of your computer you can find the serial number this way:
You have to get to the command line of your Windows by typing "cmd" in the search box. Once you're in the command line you have to type this command:

Code: (Select All)

wmic bios get serialnumber

3. Type in the serial number from Step 1 and it will come up with a list of the drivers and links to downloads that are specific for your computer.  Don't go for any links except the ones that Dell has identified for your specific computer.

Tips:
1. Make sure you update the drivers in the right sequence.  You have to do the BIOS first, and the chipset second. 
2. Click on the "critical drivers" tab so you get the most important drivers first.

After that you could do a performance test where Dell will recommend all kinds of ways you could increase the performance of your computer.  Here is where Dell explains the steps for doing it:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/za/e...=en#Online

[humanpuff69]

for me i just search the devid of the device to find the driver . i dont need the driverpack and also it install some kind of persistence app that still stuck on my pc .

[adgod]

Thanks for the information @deanhills. I've been stuck for more than 2 years now, the camera or mic wouldn't work. I'll follow the procedures and let you know.

[IEpicDestroyer]

Why does one use a third party software to install drivers onto a computer? Not that hard to locate the publisher's drivers off the internet and Windows update covers some of the drivers automatically. If you properly look them up online, I doubt you can't locate the driver unless there wasn't a specific driver for the piece of hardware in the first place, just some Microsoft driver that's automatically installed...

[deanhills]

Why does one use a third party software to install drivers onto a computer?  Not that hard to locate the publisher's drivers off the internet and Windows update covers some of the drivers automatically.  If you properly look them up online, I doubt you can't locate the driver unless there wasn't a specific driver for the piece of hardware in the first place, just some Microsoft driver that's automatically installed...

Please don't go for Windows updates for updating important drivers like graphics drivers - only go to the Manufacturer. Windows driver updates can be as incompatible as any other third party driver. 

I've had real problems with Microsoft Windows updates for updating a graphics driver.  That happened a few months ago.  For me Windows updates since it's forced on a person has become almost like a malware third party in its own right.  Microsoft should really get its act together and make updates that don't have to do with Windows directly, such as updates for drivers, optional updates that once one has "hidden" the update, will never return. 

I remember I noticed the graphics driver update the first time round and hid it - and then the next time it slipped through when I wasn't carefully looking. Ditto Windows Defender - Windows 7 doesn't come with Defender and I have Microsoft Security Solutions properly installed - and at some or other point it loaded Defender updates without Defender been properly installed - if you check my software it isn't listed there.  Right now I'm not using Windows 7 updates at all as with the last "roll up" of Windows 7 updates it completely brought my computer to its knees.  I had to roll it back to the previous set of updates.

[xdude]

Few months ago I had to format my brothers Dell Laptop. Nobody knew it's Model so It was quite a headache. Fortunately Speccy showed its model along with all devices. It's a free driver detection software from the creators of ccleaner. Very handly little tool when you want to find all the hardware in your computer.

[adgod]

Arnt almost all Dell laptops have the model number written in one of the corners of the monitor? I may not be sure, mostly about the latest ones. But fact: you can turn the laptop over and unscrew the baseplate and near the fan there will be a stamp with all the details you need. So I'll rather do that than installing a probable adware/botnet to just find out the model of my laptop