Updating a Device Driver Windows Server 2003

In this exercise, you will update a driver using Device Manager.

1. Select Start -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management. Expand System Tools, then

Device Manager.

2. The right side of the window lists all of the devices that are installed on your computer.

Expand the Display Adapters item, then double-click the display device.

3. The display device’s Properties dialog box appears. Click the Driver tab.

4. The Driver tab appears. Click the Update Driver button.

5. The Hardware Update Wizard starts. Select the Install From A List Or Specific Location

(Advanced) radio button. Click the Next button.

6. The Hardware Update Wizard will continue and you will be asked to choose your search

and installation options. Leave the options at the default setting and click Next. Specify

which new driver you want to install and click the Next button

7. The files will be installed for your driver. Then you will see the Completing The Upgrade

Device Driver Wizard dialog box. Click the Finish button to close this dialog box.

8. You may see a dialog box indicating that you must restart your computer before the change

can be successfully implemented. Click Yes.

9. Leave the desktop window open for the next lab.