How to Create a Drivers CD for a Computer
A "driver" file tells a computer's operating system how to use a particular piece of hardware connected to the machine. Creating a drivers CD is a good idea prior to reformatting a computer, allowing a user to avoid the hassle of having to find the necessary driver files following the reformatting. This procedure will generally take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of devices on the computer.
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Instructions
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Navigate to the website of the computer manufacturer.
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Click on the "Support" page, then click on the "Downloads" or "Drivers" link.
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Enter the model number of the computer in the search box and press "Search."
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Click on and download all listed driver files for the computer. Select "Save" and save these files to the computer's desktop.
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Repeat the procedure for the manufacturer of any third-party items that have been added to the computer, such as a new video or sound card.
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Place the blank CD into the computer's CD burner drive and select the option to "Open Writable Folder."
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Drag and drop the driver files from the desktop to the CD burner folder. Press the "Burn to disc" button to create a CD that contains the drivers for the computer.
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