Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. With the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly. Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. If not then go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done:
Windows Update drivers are never enough.ĭo you have a System Restore point to roll back to before the problem began? See here how to do this, which is simple and easiest: The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is how to keep the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Or Motherboard's Support Downloads web page. Otherwise the drivers should come from Windows Update/Device Manager and always be checked against the downloads on the PC Likewise a driver finder can cause issues with drivers so aren't recommended unless it's to find an older and very hard to find driver. If it still doesn't work it can mean account corruption dealt withĭid you use Advanced System Care to tweak your system, because this can cause problems that might be hard to undo. Make sure you use Safe Mode with Networking and check it's connected at the Log-in Screen to sync the password. Or change a Local Account password in Settings > Accounts > Sign In Options. If not try changing the password in online MS account settings here: You should be to get into Safe Mode with your Windows password, which is your MS account password if you sign in with a MS Account. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator here to help you.