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How to Install Device Drivers in Microsoft Windows 2000?
This step-by-step article describes how to obtain and install drivers for hardware devices on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer.
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Step 1: Determine the Hardware Manufacturer
Step 1: Determine the Hardware Manufacturer-
If you do not know the manufacturer of the device for which you want to install the driver, follow these steps to determine the manufacturer:
1. On the desktop, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
2. Under System Tools, click Device Manager.
The devices that are installed on the computer are listed in the right pane.
3. In the right pane, expand the category of the device that you want to configure. For example, expand Display adapters.
NOTE: The device may be listed under Other devices.
4. Right-click the device for which you want to install the driver, and then click Properties.
NOTE: The device may appear as Unknown device or as a generic device.
5. Click the General tab. Make a note of the manufacturer and model of the device.
6. Click Cancel, and then quit Computer Management.
To obtain the latest driver, use the following list of possible sources for the driver, in the order in which they are presented.Original Computer Manufacturer
If the device was installed by your computer manufacturer, contact the manufacturer of your computer to find out how to obtain, download, and install the latest drivers for the device.
Device Manufacturer
Contact the manufacturer of the device to inquire about how to obtain, download, and install the latest drivers for the device.
Chipset Manufacturer
Contact the chipset manufacturer of the device to find out how to obtain, download, and install the latest drivers for the device. It is best to first contact the manufacturer of the device for the drivers before you contact the chipset manufacturer.
Some examples of chipset manufacturers (and their Web sites) include:
- NVIDIA (display adapters)
- PCTEL, Inc. (modems)
Installation CD or Floppy Disks
If you have the original driver CD or floppy disks that were included with the computer or device, and if no other source for the drivers is available, use the original driver that is included with the computer or device.
NOTE: Whenever possible, try to first contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), device manufacturer, or chipset manufacturer to obtain the latest version of the driver.
The driver files that you download from the OEM, device manufacturer, or chipset manufacturer differ depending on how the driver is packaged by the manufacturer.
If the file is an executable program, run the program to extract the files. If the file is in .zip format, you can use a third-party utility such as WinZip to extract the files. For more information about how to extract the driver files, see the instructions that are provided by the manufacturer of the driver.
The driver may use a setup program. The driver package may contain raw driver files, or it may contain only raw driver files. Some examples include .inf files, and .sys files. To install the driver, use one of the following methods as appropriate to your situation.
Driver with a Setup or Installation Program
If the driver uses a setup or installation program, run the program to install the driver. For more information about how to do this, see the documentation or contact the driver manufacturer.
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