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Device Drivers | Manufacturer Support | Other Support Options

Whether you're looking for a driver to an old piece of hardware, support for a computer you just bought, or some additional help from a computer support provider, one of these resources should help.
Find Hardware Tech Support Information
Nearly every hardware manufacturer provides online technical support of some kind for their products. Follow these easy steps to find your hardware manufacturer's technical support information online.
Find and Download Drivers From Manufacturer Websites
The very best place to download a driver for any piece of hardware is direct from the hardware manufacturer. Drivers downloaded from the manufacturer will be the most tested and up to date available.
"How Do I Update Drivers in Windows?"
You might need to perform a driver update in Windows for all kinds of reasons. Usually, a driver update is used as a solution to a hardware problem or to enable new or updated features for the hardware.
How to Talk to Tech Support
Calling tech support is never fun but there are several things you can do to help make talking to tech support less painful for you than it may have been in the past.
List of Driver Download Sources
Before you can update a driver for a hardware device, you'll need to download the driver from somewhere. Here is a list of driver download sources in the order in which they should be tried.

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