Summary
This module explained the role of device drivers in Windows. Windows generally handle the process of identifying and installing the correct driver automatically. However, there’s sometimes a need to install drivers manually. You can use Device Manager to identify and troubleshoot driver issues.
For most hardware, once you install the driver, no other administrative effort is needed unless the hardware fails. Printers are the exception, as they often require additional considerations, especially network and shared printers. While v4 print drivers have largely simplified the driver process in printers, administrators may need to choose printer drivers depending on the scenario. You also learned about the Print Management Console, which can manage print queues and servers remotely.