It is always important to ensure that the device drivers are up-to-date. Manufacturers often update their drivers to fix problems and take advantage of operating system features. Updated drivers can be obtained from the manufacturer’s Web site. Some may also be available from Windows Update.

Before installing an updated driver, read the manufacturer’s instructions. Downloaded driver files are typically compressed into a self-executing file that needs to be extracted to your hard drive.

Device Manager is a convenient method to update existing drivers. Follow these steps to install an updated driver in Windows Server 2003:

1. From the Device Manager, double-click the type of device you want to update or change.

2. Click the Driver tab.
3. Click Update Driver to open the Hardware Update Wizard.
4. Accept the default option, Install the Software Automatically. Choose the Install from a List or Specific Location option if you have the updated driver so you can indicate the file location. Click Next.
5. Windows searches for an updated driver and instructs you if an updated driver has been found. Install the updated driver and click Finish.