If you want to have the best experience on Windows 11, you must have updated drivers for graphics, audio, Bluetooth, network adapters, etc. For instance, if you are screen recording on Windows 11, you would want to have updated graphics and audio drivers, so the screen recording does not look choppy and your voiceover is recorded properly. So in this tutorial, we explain in detail how to update the drivers on your Windows 11 computer. We have included the steps to update drivers through the built-in Device Manager, a third-party program, and dedicated websites of various laptop makers like Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and more. You can use these websites to find and install the latest drivers on Windows 11. On that note, let’s jump right in.
Here, we have added nine methods to update drivers on Windows 11, be it the graphics driver, audio, or network adapters. Expand the table below and learn the various ways to install drivers on Windows 11.
- Update Drivers on Windows 11 using Device ManagerUpdate Windows 11 Drivers with a Third-party ProgramUpdate HP Drivers for Windows 11Update Dell Drivers for Windows 11Update Asus Drivers for Windows 11Update Acer Drivers for Windows 11Update Lenovo Drivers for Windows 11Update Xiaomi Laptop Drivers for Windows 11Update Realme Laptop Drivers for Windows 11
Update Drivers on Windows 11 using Device Manager
The easiest way to update drivers on Windows 11 is through the Device Manager. With a few clicks, you can update drivers for audio, graphics, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi adapters, etc., on Windows 11. Keep in mind that you will need an internet connection to update drivers on Windows 11 seamlessly. With that said, here is how to go about it.
In the Device Manager window, choose the driver you want to update. For example, to update the graphics driver, expand the Display adapters menu, and right-click on one of the entries. Here, one of the entries is the integrated GPU, while the other is a discrete GPU from AMD (if your computer includes one). Then, click on “Update driver”.
On the pop-up window that appears now, click “Search automatically for drivers,” and Windows 11 will look for the specific driver from Microsoft’s vast catalog of online drivers.
If there is an update available, it will install the latest driver and ask you to restart the PC. If not, it will let you know that the best driver is already installed on your Windows 11 PC.
If an update is not available, click on “Search for updated drivers on Windows Update“.
This will take you to the Windows Update page, where it will again check for an updated driver. If an update is available, it will be downloaded along with Windows 11 updates.
Finally, if you feel a driver related to graphics, audio, or the mouse is causing issues on your PC, you can install an alternate build of the driver from the Windows 11 Settings app. Press “Windows + I” to open the Settings app and select “Windows Update” from the left pane. Here, click on “Advanced options”.
Next, click on “Optional updates“.
Then, choose the driver you want to update and click on “Download & install“. That’s it. Windows 11 will download that particular driver and install it on your PC.
Update Windows 11 Drivers with a Third-party Program
There are many free tools to update drivers on Windows 11, but I prefer using IObit Driver Booster. It’s a free program that lets you update drivers on Windows 11, even for obscure devices such as HID, network adapters, etc. If the native Device Manager didn’t help in fixing your driver woes, you can update drivers on Windows 11 with IObit Driver Booster. Here is how it works.
Next, open the program, and it will scan all the hardware devices on your PC. After that, select the driver you want to update and hit the “Update Now” button.
After that, restart your PC, and all the updated drivers will be installed on your PC, fixing any graphics woes or Bluetooth not working issue in Windows 11.
If you have an HP laptop running Windows 11, you can easily update drivers using its HP Support Assistant tool. HP provides its utility for all its Windows laptops, and it correctly detects the model number and automatically updates the lacking drivers. Follow the below steps to update drivers on HP laptops running Windows 11.
If HP Support Assistant doesn’t fix the issue, you can manually search for drivers and install them. Click here to open the HP drivers page. Here, click on “Let HP detect your product” or enter the serial number of your HP computer. You can find the serial number on the back of the laptop, AIO, or PC.
Now, you will get access to all the drivers specific to your device. Go ahead and download the latest driver for your HP computer running Windows 11. Finally, install the drivers, and you are all set.
Update Dell Drivers for Windows 11
If you own a Dell laptop, you can download the drivers manually and install them on your Windows 11 computer easily. Simply follow the steps mentioned below:
Next, move to the ‘Drivers and Downloads’ section. Here, “Windows 11” is not mentioned under the drop-down menu, so select “Windows 10”. Windows 10 drivers will surely work on Dell laptops running Windows 11 too. Moreover, you can also click on “Category” and choose the type of driver you are looking for.
Scroll down, and you can download the required drivers for your Dell laptop running Windows 11.
Update Asus Drivers for Windows 11
For Asus laptops, click here and open the Download Center. Here, enter the model number, or you can also manually select the product from the below section.
Now, click on ‘Driver & Utility‘ on the right pane, under the product’s name.
Here, select “Windows 11” as the OS, and now you can download Asus laptop drivers for Windows 11.
Update Acer Drivers for Windows 11
Similar to other brands, Acer also offers a Download Center for drivers. Go to this link and move to the Acer Downloads page. Here, enter the serial number of your laptop or choose the model manually from the drop-down menu.
Next, choose ‘Windows 10’ as Windows 11 is not an option in the drop-down menu. Rest assured, Windows 10 drivers will also work on Windows 11 computers. Now, download the required drivers without any hassle.
Update Lenovo Drivers for Windows 11
1. Click this link to open the Lenovo Support page. Here, enter the model number or name of your laptop. Then, click on Downloads when the listing for your particular model appears in search suggestions.
- On the next page, you will find the drivers for your Lenovo laptop. You can now download the drivers and install them on your Windows 11 computer. And that’s pretty much it. Keep in mind that Lenovo has not yet added Windows 11 support in its driver listings, but Windows 10 drivers should also work fine on Microsoft’s latest desktop OS.
Update Xiaomi Laptop Drivers for Windows 11
If you own a Xiaomi laptop, be it the RedmiBook or the Mi Notebook, you can update the drivers on Windows 11 seamlessly. Follow the steps below to update the drivers on Xiaomi laptops running Windows 11.
- On the next page, you can download all the drivers, including WiFi, Bluetooth, Audio, Graphics, etc.
Update Realme Laptop Drivers for Windows 11
So far, Realme has just launched its Realme Book, and the company offers all its drivers on the laptop’s support page. Just follow our guide to download all the drivers for Realme Book running Windows 11.
