How to Download Drivers That Are Unavailable on Dell Support Website

Windows Updates can automatically download recommended drivers and detailed information for your hardware and devices. Windows Update can automatically check if there are drivers available for new devices that you connect to your computer. This is a good way to make sure all your hardware and devices work properly.

Windows updates can support your Windows operating system in many ways. Windows updates can solve specific problems, provide protection from malicious attacks, or even add new features to the operating system.

How to use Windows Updates in Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 8 or 8.1?

1. Right-click Start and click Settings.
2. In the Settings panel, click Update & Security.
3. On the left panel, select Windows Update.
4. On the right panel, click Check for updates.
5. Restart the computer when prompted.

How to use Windows Updates in Microsoft Windows 7?

1. Click Start and open Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, click System & Security.
3. On the right panel, select Windows Update.
4. On the right panel, click Check for updates.
5. Restart the computer when prompted.

Device drivers for Linux come in two variants, Open and Closed (proprietary). Open drivers are open source, while closed drivers are proprietary drivers that are supplied by the device manufacturer for use only with it's devices or systems.

All the device drivers, open and closed, required to run in Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat, etc.) that was shipped with your Dell computer are included in the factory installed Linux operating system.

How to use Software Update Center in Linux?

1. Click Dash Home icon on the launcher and type Software and Updates.
2. In the Software and Updates settings, select the options as per your preference and complete the update process.
    
   Note: Dell recommends that you enable Automatically check for updates

How to update proprietary drivers?

1. Press Super key (also called Windows key) and type Additional drivers.
2. Once the operating system finds the available drivers, select a driver from the list. If multiple proprietary drivers are available, you can install drivers for each device.
3. Click Activate to download, install and configure the drivers.
4. Restart your computer to load the latest drivers.

Device drivers for ChromeOS is embedded into the operating system. It is not necessary to update the device drivers on Chromebooks. Dell Chromebook automatically checks for and downloads updates when connected to the internet using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

How to manually update ChromeOS?

1. Turn on your Dell Chromebook.
2. Connect your Dell Chromebook to the internet using Wi-Fi or ethernet.
3. Click your account photo.
4. Click Settings.
5. Click Menu and select About Chrome OS.
6. Click Check for Updates.
7. If your Dell Chromebook finds a software update, it will start to download automatically.

Dell Printer Uninstalling, Downloading and Installing Printer Drivers, Software, Manuals and Firmware
(Refer to the sections on how to uninstall and update the drivers, firmware and get the manual(s) for your Dell printer.)

Installing Printer Drivers From a Previous Version of Windows
(When drivers for the latest version of Windows are not available for your Dell Printer, refer to the instructions on how to install drivers from an older version of Windows.)

Installing Dell Laser Printers on Non-Windows Systems
(Refer to the different sections for links to articles on how to install your Dell printer on a non-Windows computer.)

How to Use and Troubleshoot Non-Dell Branded Printers (Refer to the Non-Dell Printer Drivers, Manuals and Support section on how to get additional support, drivers and manuals for your non-Dell printer(s), directly from the printer manufacturer.)