Issue/Question
I have a laptop that needs to have updates
Please evaluate my computer
Screen visibility is extremely poor upon startup. When the user wants to use the computer we have to restart it every time because it will not come out of sleep mode
I need to request help setting up my two other monitors in my office
Laptop display occasionally goes blank for several minutes
My screen will not wake up so I can log in anymore
I need my scanner set up on my computer. It got removed somehow.
Environment
- Windows 10
- Windows Update
- Driver Update
Cause
Laptop hasn't been used for a while
Drivers are out of date
Resolution
Note: USD owned laptops will receive updates automatically through Software Center
- Click in the Search Box next to
- Type Check for updates
- Click Check for updates
- Repeat process until it says You're up to date
- Click in the Search Box next to
- Type Device Manager
- Select Device Manager
- Click the on the Device you need to update
- Right Click the Device and Select Update Driver Software
- Repeat steps 8 and 9 for each Device you need to update
- For Lenovo computer driver updates:
- Go to Lenovo System Update
- Enter the serial number of your computer and click Submit
Note: Serial number is usually 8 characters starting with PF located on the bottom of laptops or on the case of a desktop
- Click Get Lenovo System Update
- Click Download tool now
- Click How to run Lenovo System Update and follow instructions
- For HP computer driver updates:
- Go to HP Support
- Follow prompts to update drivers on computer