Web Tip Wednesday: Updating Your Drivers
Updating your wireless drivers is the very best thing you can do to improve your Connectify experience.
Updates can fix a plethora of complications and it ends up being one of the most common resolutions to our customers most difficult and frustrating issues! Many people unknowingly operate their computers with drivers predating Windows 7. These drivers were released with Windows 7 as a first effort and contain a whole host of bugs which can prevent your Hotspot from working properly.
A common mistake is assuming the Windows Update will provide the latest device drivers for you. Quite often Windows Update will report no updates for your device when there are in fact new and improved drivers with critical fixes available.
So now you’re wondering “Where can I get them?” There are a few ways to get the latest wireless drivers for your device. The first recommended method is to consult your laptop manufacturer’s support website for the latest downloads, for example Sony, Dell, or HP.
Another popular method is to use a third party tool to update your drivers. We often recommend the free download SlimDrivers available here: http://www.driverupdate.net/download.php.
Finally, you can consult your wireless device’s manufacturer such as Intel, Broadcom, or Realtek. You’ll need to look up the device’s name and identifier, which you can determine by going to the Windows Control Panel -> Network Connections, right clicking on the device you want to update, and selecting properties.
Happy Driver Updating!
- The Connectify Team
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