How Do I update my drivers for free????

Question

I have a Dell Inspiron E1505, its Vista capable, and I've had it for 2 years now. I recently had to re- install windows and my hard drive but the programs I had before aren't showing up anymore. My warranty is up with Dell so they're not much help.. anyone know how I can update my drivers so I can get my computer back the way I had it without spending money??

Answer 1

Dell offers the drivers for download on their website. Sometimes they include a cd for the drivers in with the computer when purchased new. You can usually call them and ask for a copy of the driver cds.



I have the link for your computers drivers.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INSPIRONI6400/E1505&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=

Answer 2

The absolute simplest way is to contact Dell again and purchase a restore disc. If you are looking for a free way, however, do the following:



1) Locate your Service Tag (http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/en/identifyyoursystem?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs).

2) Browse to Dell's driver page (http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen).

3) Enter your Service Tag and browse to your specific computer's driver page, then select "Windows Vista 32 bit" under Operating System.



You can download every driver if you wish, transfer it to a flash drive or burn to a disc, and install in the following order, rebooting after each installation:

1) Chipset - Intel Driver

2) Video (try Intel first, then nVidia, then ATI)

3) Audio - SIGMATEL

4) Network - Broadcom - Driver, then Dell - Driver for Bluetooth, then finally Intel - Driver.



However, the best way to reinstall drivers is to use the built in Windows Update technique. Only install your Chipset driver and the Broadcom driver. Then, open up your Windows Updates control panel and click the Check for Updates button. This will attempt to find all required hardware drivers, then you can install whatever is missing in your Device Manager (right click on Computer in the Start Menu, select Manage, click Continue of a box pops up, then select Device Manager on the left).

Answer 3

If you only need drivers go to the website of the manufacturers of the products you need the drivers for. They all provide them on thier websites.

Answer 4

go to the dell web site and search for drivers same for motherboards, graphics card,printers and most hardware.

Answer 5

u can try the option update windows or may b automatic updates....it can also update drivers...



or may b u can also use it by using the last backup disk fr ur comp. bt if u dun have so...u nid to do update drivers by goin to update drivers options.....bt b4 tht update windows also