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    Create a Driver Backup Disc on A205-S5804

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by morleybc, May 18, 2008.

  1. morleybc

    morleybc Newbie

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    I would like to create a Driver backup Disc but a little confused.I have a Satellite A205-S5804.I went to the Toshiba Site, it asked for the system information in order to find the downloads.I found the system driver pages but there is 2 or 3 downloads for each driver.I realize that updates are created during time, but if I wanted to make a Driver Backup Disc, should I download all of the individual updates for a driver or can you just backup the most current one?Also there are additional Drivers that are being displayed that i dont have on my Laptop and I really do not want to add those Drivers to my Backup Disc.Hope this makes since!Thanks
     
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  2. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    The driver updates are cumulative. So you don't need to download outdated versions of a driver. I know some peole that do, when they are unsure that the updated driver will work correctly. If you want to do that, just make a folder called 'obsolete' with all the outdated versions. Personally I wouldn't bother.

    You only need to backup drivers you intend to use. For example, the only Toshiba drivers I backup are my video and audio driver, because I don't intend to use anything else.

    But remember that you can always go back to the Toshiba site and download more, if you ever change your mind about certain drivers. So I personally would only back up the newest version of any driver you intend to use.
     
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