Answered By: Seth Adams Last Updated: Feb 27, 2026 Views: 17
Driver Updates
Regularly updating your device drivers helps keep your computer running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Here’s why it matters
Improved Performance
Driver updates often include optimizations that help your hardware run better.
For example, graphics driver updates from companies like NVIDIA or AMD frequently boost game performance and stability.
Bug Fixes & Stability
Outdated drivers can cause:
- Crashes
- Freezing
- Devices not responding
Updates fix known issues and improve compatibility with newer software and operating systems like Windows 11.
Better Security
Drivers operate at a deep system level. If they contain vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit them.
Manufacturers release updates to patch security flaws and protect your system.
Hardware Compatibility
New apps, games, and peripherals are designed with updated drivers in mind.
If you plug in new hardware (like a printer or graphics card), updated drivers ensure it works properly.
New Features
Sometimes updates add entirely new functionality — especially with graphics cards, sound devices, or chipsets.
Updating Drivers on HP Devices
Open Software Center and search for HP, select HP Update Drivers
Click Install (if you have run this previously the option will say Reinstall)
This may take a while depending on how many updates are required. You can continue working but be aware if graphics drivers are being updated your screen may go black for a few seconds and if network drivers are updated you may lose connection briefly.
Whilst running Software Center will show status as installing
Once complete the status will change to Installed and the button will give the option to Reinstall
You should now reboot your machine to finalise installation
Updating Drivers on Lenovo Devices
Click on the start menu and search for Lenovo, then open Lenovo Commercial Vantage
Click Check for updates
Wait for system to check if any updates are available
If updates are required click Select all if they are not all selected, then Install now
If a reboot is required after the updates install, you will get a pop up advising you, click OK
Updates will start downloading
Once downloaded, updates will start installing
This may take a while depending on how many updates are required. You can continue working but be aware if graphics drivers are being updated your screen may go black for a few seconds and if network drivers are updated you may lose connection briefly.
Once updates are installed if a reboot is required you will get a warning advising you to reboot
Save any work you have open and reboot when ready
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