![]() For example, a computer mouse usually works without drivers, but if it has more buttons than the traditional mouse, those extra buttons will not work until the drivers are installed.įor Microsoft Windows users, missing drivers may cause a driver conflict or an error in the Device Manager. With some devices, the device may work, but all of its features may not work. If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device may not function properly, if at all. ![]() What happens if a driver is not installed? ![]() In Microsoft Windows you can see all devices installed and their associated drivers in the Device Manager. The operating systems' generic drivers may not be updated as often as those from a hardware manufacturer or computer manufacturer. However, if that keyboard has any special keys or features, they will not work until the drivers are installed. For example, you could plug any keyboard into a computer and expect it to work. However, if that device has features unknown to the operating system, it will not work without drivers. ![]() Today's operating systems have many generic drivers that allow hardware to work at a basic level without needing drivers or software. Below is a list of hardware devices and peripherals that require drivers. Hardware devices that are unknown by the operating system or have features unknown by the operating system all require drivers.
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