How to Download Drivers That Are Unavailable on Dell Support Website

Windows Update 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 ensure 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 11 or Windows 10?

1. In Windows 11 - Select Start > Settings > Windows Update and then select Check for updates. In Windows 10 - Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and then select Check for updates.
2. Restart the computer when you are prompted.

How to use Windows Updates in Microsoft Windows 11 or Windows 10?

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings > Change PC settings. If you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, select Settings > Change PC settings.
2. Select Update and recovery > Windows Update > Check now.
3. If updates are found, select Install.
4. Restart the computer when you are prompted.

How to use Windows Updates in Microsoft Windows 7?

1. Select Start > Control Panel > System & Security > Windows Update and then select Check for updates.
2. Restart the computer when you are prompted.

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 its devices or computers.

All the drivers, open and closed, required to run in Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat, and more) are integrated into the factory-installed Linux operating system.

How to use Software Update Center in Linux?

1. Select 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.

How to update proprietary drivers?

1. Press the Super key (also called Windows key) and type Additional drivers.
2. After 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. Select Activate to download, install, and configure the drivers.
4. Restart your computer to load the latest drivers.

Drivers for Chrome OS are embedded into the operating system. It is not necessary to update the drivers on Chromebooks. Dell Chromebook automatically checks for and downloads updates when connected to the Internet using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

To manually update Chrome OS, follow these steps.

1. Turn on your Dell Chromebook.
2. Connect your Dell Chromebook to the Internet using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
3. Select your account photo.
4. Select Settings > Menu > About Chrome OS > Check for Updates.
5. If your Dell Chromebook finds a software update, it starts to download automatically.