Reference number: CH001148 How can I move drivers from one computer to another?
Question:
How can I move drivers from one computer to another?
Answer:
In some situations when you're working with a computer that doesn't have all the required drivers installed, it may be necessary to move the drivers from one computer to another. Below are the different suggestions on how to get drivers from one computer to another. Network / Internet By far the easiest method to get drivers is to connect the computer to the Internet and download the drivers from the manufacturer's website. Links to these pages can be found on our driver's page. It's also suggested that if this is
a Microsoft Windows computer, all updates also be downloaded first before worrying about other drivers. Information about updating Windows can be found on document CH000545. Network card / MODEM not working
If the network card or modem you use to connect to the Internet is not working, you'll need to follow one of the other below
steps first to get the device working. When available, we always suggest getting these devices to work first since it's usually easier to get other drivers from the Internet. Moving across the network If these computers are on the same network, a network share can also be created to move these files from one computer to the other. USB thumb drive If your computer's USB ports are working and you have a USB thumb drive, it can be the easiest and fastest method to get drivers from one computer to another. If you don't already have one of these drives, we highly recommend
you consider getting one from any local computer retail store. Many grocery stores will also have these available. Disc or diskette Finally, if you have access to a computer that has a disc drive capable of burning CD's,
copying the drivers from a working computer to a CD is another great solution for moving drivers from one computer to the other.
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