Popular Topics: Drivers, Drivers Update
Links and other information about popular topics such as drivers and driver updates
Links and other information about popular topics such as drivers and driver updates
This article provides a list of links for driver related questions and issues.
A driver allows the computer to communicate with the hardware. For example, a USB flash drive is a physical device that, when plugged into a computer, needs to “talk” with the computer to function. Drivers in the computer, specifically for the USB, communicate and operate the USB.
Use Lenovo Tools to Update System Drivers
You can select one of the following three methods to optimize drivers and keep them current if you want to update the system's drivers.
1. Lenovo Vantage (Recommended):
Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed software that was created specifically for PCs running Windows 10, 11. With Lenovo Vantage, you may update drivers, run diagnostics, request support, and more.
- Lenovo Vantage: Using your PC just got easier.
Update drivers and software with Lenovo Vantage by choosing -> Dashboard -> System Update -> Check for System Updates. - [Video] How to get the latest drivers and BIOS with Lenovo Vantage
2. Lenovo System Update:
Lenovo System Update automates system, BIOS, and firmware downloads, ensuring devices remain up-to-date and protected against emerging threats.
- Lenovo System Update supports ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation and Lenovo V, B, K, E Series laptops and is used to install and update Lenovo drivers, BIOS and applications.
3. Update Through Website:
- Visit our support home page Lenovo Support Site.
- Select your product and click Drivers & Software.
- Select Scan Now under Automatic Update or Select Drivers under Manual Update.
- Note: Lenovo recommends running Windows Update: FAQ (or Get the latest Windows update) before using Lenovo System Update.
Tips to Update Drivers
This information describes the various techniques for updating drivers.
- [Video] How to get the latest drivers and BIOS with Lenovo Vantage
- [Video] How to download and install a driver from the Lenovo Support site
- Lenovo System Update: Update Drivers, BIOS and Applications
- How to Remove Drivers in Windows 11
- Simple Tips To Update Drivers
- How to install drivers manually
- Driver installation error or failure - Windows - ThinkPad
- How to find and download drivers or update - Chromebook
Update Dock Drivers and Firmware
This section provides information about dock drivers and firmware.
Most ThinkPad and Lenovo Docks have drivers and firmware. To update the dock driver and firmware, select your dock at: Docks – Reference Guide.
For IT Administrators, Lenovo Dock Manager manages docking and also provides firmware updates. To learn more, click: Lenovo Dock Manager.
General Driver Information
This information provides knowledge of what a driver is, which one you should update, and how to locate the current driver version.
- [Video] What is a driver?
- How to navigate and download Lenovo software or drivers from Lenovo Support Site
- ThinkPad Driver and Firmware Update Release Schedule
- Understanding Drivers, BIOS, UEFI and Firmware
- Device Drivers: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- [Video] How to find an existing Driver version?
- Which driver should I download?
- How to decide which wireless/Wi-Fi driver I need to download or update? - idea/lenovo laptops
- How to find the existing Driver Version in Windows 11/10
- How to uninstall driver from Device Manager - Windows
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