How to Update Printer Driver in Windows XP

Well, you have connected your printer or USB device with your Windows XP machine but getting errors that the device is not connected. You have dared to install the new device drivers or update the previously installed driver but the hardware fails to respond still, and the machine come up with an error message or a blue screen. If this is true for you, then read this post.

Want to play defensive then the best is use the last known good configuration feature and restore all previous settings.

Follow these steps:

·         Restart the computer.

·         Press the “F8” key repeatedly until you see the “Windows Advanced Options screen.”

·         Use the arrow keys to select “Last Known Good Configuration” (your most recent settings that worked), and then press “Enter.”

·         If you are prompted to select an operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system, and then press the “Enter” key.

Updating drivers is an important aspect; it can enable additional features for the hardware as well. Windows Update is a trusted section that will educate you if it has found new drivers for your hardware. Then, you can install them if you choose.

Do as instructed:

·         Click “Start” and navigate to All Programs followed by “Windows Update.”‌   It may need administrator password.

·         In the left pane, click Check for updates.

·         Click “View available updates”. Windows Update will list any updated drivers that are available for devices installed in your computer. Click “Install”.

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Computer technical support experts can remotely update printer driver, USB driver or any other as per demand, and can bring life into your peripherals.