How to update device and CPU drivers in Windows 10 and 11

This time, we will explain how to update drivers for each device and CPU in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

A driver is the software necessary to operate a device, that is, a PC device component or peripheral device.

In order to use your PC more comfortably, it is important to update this driver appropriately.

This article also explains how to update drivers at once. In addition to CPU drivers, we also introduce how to update each graphics card, so please use this as a reference.

Advantages and disadvantages of updating device and CPU drivers in Windows 10 and 11

There are advantages and disadvantages when updating device and CPU drivers on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Some of the disadvantages include problems with device usage, so be sure to check them carefully.

Understanding these advantages and disadvantages will make it easier to deal with any problems that may arise.

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The benefit of updating device drivers is that you can optimize your device and address issues.

Depending on the nature of the problem, updating the device driver may resolve the problem. However, it would be better to understand the nature of the problem and get information that this update is related to the problem.

Also, if you update your graphics card regularly, it may be optimized and you may be able to use it more comfortably.

In this way, the advantage of updating device drivers is that you can solve problems with your device or prevent problems that may occur.

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The disadvantage of updating device drivers is that it may cause problems with the device.

If you update the driver, it may become unusable depending on the device you are using.

The reason is that the driver may become a new version due to an update, which may cause the device to become incompatible.

Additionally, in some cases, there may be a problem where applications that were previously available are no longer available.

If you are concerned about a problem, such as when another user reports a problem due to a driver update, it may be a good idea to prepare by making a backup or creating a restore point.

Another option is to postpone the update.

How to update device drivers in bulk on Windows 10 and 11

When updating device drivers in Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can update them one by one or all at once.

First, if you want to update one by one, you can update by following the steps below.

[How to update device drivers one by one]

1. Select "Start (Windows mark)"
2. Select "Settings (gear mark)"
3. Select "System"
4. Select "Details"
5. Select "Device Manager"
6. Double-click on the relevant device
7. Right click on device driver
8. Select "Update Driver"

The following are the main ways to update device drivers in bulk.

• How to use Windows Update
• How to use driver update software

Also, are driver updates necessary? It also explains that.

How to use Windows Update

If you want to update device drivers all at once on Windows 10 or Windows 11, there is a way to use Windows Update.

To begin with, many drivers are automatically updated with Windows Update.
Therefore, it may not be necessary to update it normally.
However, if you want to immediately update to the latest driver, or if you have a problem with your device and want to update it, it is effective to use Windows Update in the following way. Probably.

[How to update device drivers in bulk using Windows Update]

1. Select "Start (Windows mark)"
2. Select "Settings (gear mark)"
3. Select "Update & Security"
4. Select "Windows Update"
5. Select "Check for updates"

Also, if a menu such as ``Show optional updates'' is displayed under ``Check for updates'', you can select an updateable driver from there.

Driver update software recommended

If you want to update device drivers all at once on Windows 10 or Windows 11, one way is to use driver update software.

This time we will introduce software that is easy to use and supports Japanese.

Driver update software available in Japanese includes the following.

• Driver Booster 8 Free
• DriverMax Free – Japan official website

Please note that updating the driver may cause problems.

For example, there have been cases where problems with touchpads etc. occurred when performing a bulk update using driver update software.

Therefore, when using such bulk update applications, be sure to take the above points into consideration.

Driver Booster

Driver Booster is a free application that allows you to update drivers in bulk.
To use it, simply click "Scan" after startup.

After scanning, a list of devices that can be updated will be displayed, and you can choose to update them individually or update them all.
The paid version also seems to have a backup function.

DriverMax

DriverMax is also a free software that allows you to update drivers at once.

In the free version, there seems to be a limit to the drivers that can be downloaded per day or per month.

Unlimited continuous downloads and automatic driver installation are available in the PRO version.

Are driver updates necessary?

Some of you may be curious about whether it is necessary to go to the trouble of using tools etc. to update the driver in the first place.

Basically, drivers are updated by Windows Update, so I think it depends on whether you need to consciously use a tool to update them.

However, it seems that some device drivers are not provided through Windows Update.
Therefore, it is a good idea to use driver update programs to update device drivers that are not provided.

After considering the advantages and disadvantages of updating the driver as mentioned above, I think it is a good idea to update the driver for the purpose of solving problems etc.

How to update graphics card drivers in Windows 10 and 11

When updating the graphics card driver in Windows 10 and Windows 11, the update method differs depending on the type of graphics card.

A graphics card is an expansion board that projects images onto a display. Also called a video card or graphics board.

This time, we will tell you how to update the following graphics cards.

1. How to update NVIDIA graphics card drivers
2. How to update AMD graphics card drivers

How to update NVIDIA graphics card drivers

To update the NVIDIA graphics card driver on Windows 10 or Windows 11, follow the steps below.

[How to update NVIDIA graphics card driver]

1. Select "Start (Windows mark)"
2. Select "GeForce Experience" in "NVIDIA Corporation" (installation is required if it is not available)
3. Log in (create an account if you don't have one)
4. Select the “driver” according to your purpose
5. Select "Download"
6. Select "Express installation" or "Custom installation" (usually there is no problem with express installation)
7. Select "Close" when finished

How to update AMD graphics card drivers

Here's how to update your AMD graphics card driver on Windows 10 or Windows 11.

[How to update AMD graphics card driver]

1. AMD Drivers & SupportDownload the tool at
2. Start the installer and install
3. Select "Agree and install"
4. Select the appropriate version
5. Select "Express installation" or "Custom installation"

How to update drivers on Windows 10 and 11 (by CPU)

If you want to update the driver for each CPU in Windows 10 or Windows 11, you need to first check the CPU.

This is because the update method differs depending on the CPU as shown below.

• How to update Intel CPU drivers
• How to update AMD CPU drivers

Although the update method is different for each CPU, there may be some people who do not know their PC's CPU. First, you need to check which CPU you are using.

It's not particularly difficult to find out what type of CPU your PC has. You can check it from the settings as shown below.

Follow the steps below to check your CPU.

[How to check the CPU]

1. Select "Start (Windows mark)"
2. Select "Settings (gear mark)"
3. Select "System"
4. Select "Version information"
5. Check the "Processor" part

You can tell which CPU is being used by looking at the information listed in the "Processor" section.

How to update Intel CPU drivers

To update the Intel CPU driver on Windows 10 or Windows 11, follow the steps below.

[How to update Intel CPU driver]

1. Intel® Driver & Support Assistantdownload
2. Double-click the installer to install
3. As for "Intel Computing Improvement Program", either is fine.
4. After installation is complete, select "Start"
5. Scans for drivers that need updating
6. A list of drivers that need to be updated will be displayed.
7. You can update at once by selecting "Download all update files"

How to update AMD CPU drivers

To update the AMD CPU driver on Windows 10 or Windows 11, follow the steps below.

[How to update AMD CPU driver]

1. AMD Drivers & SupportDownload the tool at
2. Start the installer and install
3. Select "Agree and install"
4. Select the appropriate version
5. Select "Express installation" or "Custom installation"

Summary of how to update drivers for each device and CPU in Windows 10 and 11

This time, we explained how to update drivers for each device and CPU in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Drivers are generally updated using Windows Update.
Therefore, if there is no particular reason and you are using your PC comfortably, there is no need to update the device driver.
However, there may be cases where it is necessary to update the driver manually, such as to deal with a problem that occurs with a particular device driver.

There is also free software that updates device drivers all at once, so using that will save you a lot of effort. There is also software that is available in Japanese, so it may be easier to use such software.

Also, no matter which method you use to update, it is a good idea to be prepared by making a backup or creating a restore point when updating device drivers.