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    Windows Update vs Manufacturer Drivers. Which one should I install first?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hendra, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    When doing clean install with Windows XP SP3, should I install the updates from Windows Update first or should I install Manufacturer Drivers first?

    I have Sony FW190
     
    hendra, Mar 30, 2009
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  2. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    Usually Windows Update will have the latest drivers for the installed hardware. The only time I install a manufacturer's drivers is when Windows Update doesn't have 'em.
     
    dbam987, Mar 30, 2009
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  3. Avilan

    Avilan Notebook Guru

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    I always do windows update first, except for the "special cases", like Graphic drivers (100% of the time) and some times sound (my wife's DELL 1520 for example, that has a microphone that is not detected by MS drivers although they claim they do).

    Basically I always go
    1. Windows install
    2. Graphic drivers
    3. Win update
    4. everything else
     
    Avilan, Mar 30, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    . Clean install.
    . VGA, Chipset drivers
    . Windows updates
    . other drivers as needed.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 30, 2009
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  5. facadegeniality

    facadegeniality Notebook Consultant

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    hi guys, i read @ some other forums that its better to use the drivers from the manufacturer. cant remember the link though.
     
    facadegeniality, Mar 30, 2009
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