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• How do I optimize the performance of windows 7 with freeware tool or tool?

  How do I optimize the performance of windows 7 with freeware tool or tool?

  Hello

  As Frederik advised, saving No. tune-up, not so-called Optimizer program, no registry cleaners should be used.

  See if this helps you improve performance.

  Search for malicious software with the FREE version of this program.

  This is the right link to download included.

  And does not accept the option "Pay for the version" trial installation

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

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  You can clean your hard drive using these two methods.

  "Delete files using Disk Cleanup"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup#delete-files-using-disk-cleanup=Windows-7

  Using the free CCleaner program:

  http://www.Piriform.com/CCleaner

  In NO case use the registry cleaning Option in CCleaner

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  And it is not recommended to use a register or a program of cleaning/TuneUP/utilities they can do more harm to your any good operating system that they claim to be able to do.

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  Make sure you have the latest updated drivers:

  Access the site on your computer or equipment manufacturing > Driver and Software Support Section > search your computer or hardware model number > then your operating system > locate the correct drivers > download and install.

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  What are the other steps, which does not include some of the above:

  "Optimize Windows for better performance.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/optimize-Windows-better-performance#optimize-Windows-better-performance=Windows-7

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  It would be a good idea also run the System File Checker tool to check that everything is correct in the system files.

  "How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the files on system missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7"

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally made programs, Accessories, right-click guest, and then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click allow.
  2. Type the following command and press ENTER:
     sfc/scannow

     The sfc/scannow command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  See you soon.

• Internet and the performance of Windows 7 on computor are loading and running slow

  Original title: super fofana
  my computer and the internet is loading and running slow

  Hi Charlesdurbin,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  If I understand correctly you have a performance issue with your computer and the Internet.

  He would be grateful if you can answer these questions to help you further.

  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
  2. what version of Internet Explorer you are using, if you are using Internet Explorer?
  3. is it limited while accessing a particular application?

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  
  Method 1:
  

  Optimize Windows 7 for better performance: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Optimize-Windows-7-for-better-performance

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again, the data files that are infected can be cleaned by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Method 2:
  

  I suggest you perform a clean boot and check if it helps.

  Clean boot will check if any third-party application is causing the problem, as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to solve problems using the clean boot in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: Once the diagnosis has been made, make sure that you try to step 7 of the article to reset the computer as usual

  Method 3:

  The resolution of performance problems of Internet explore and see if that solves the problem: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Internet-Explorer-Performance-troubleshooter

  
  Method 4:

  Optimization of Internet Explorer and check to see if it can help

  How to optimize Internet Explorer? : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213

  Note: Please note that reset the settings of Internet Explorer running resets all of the settings defined by the user, including those established by the installed extensions, toolbars and other add-ons for IE by default. This includes all the security, privacy and settings area. Also, this will delete browsing history, delete all temporary Internet, cookies, form data files and especially all the passwords

  Reference:

  Improve performance and security in Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/ie_performance_and_safety/

  Thanks for posting the results and let us know if you need help to solve the problem and we will be happy to help you.

• Number indicating that this computer runs slowly and asking if I want to move to the base to improve the performance of windows.

  Using the operating system Windows 7 Pro with sufficient available memory and a hard drive that is partitioned with a couple of terabytes completely unused.  I have three monitors, but rarely actually use more than one.  Suggestions as a probable plan of action for the error message which, like summer, which occur frequently in recent months?

  Happens to me all the time and I'm not even running aero (I have Windows 8).

  If you are satisfied with the performance of the video, let it go. If this troubles you, get a better video card...

• How to optimize the performance of this code?

  I have two clips on a flash project. One of them is fixed and the other can be moved with the arrow keys of the keyboard. The two clips have irregular shapes, so HitTestObject and HitTestPoint does not work very well. I have a function that detects the collision of two clips using bitmap. I wanted to update the position of the Movie clip mobile so I put the function of collision detection under the ENTER_FRAME event listener code. It works fine, but when I add many fixed film clips (about 10 clips fixed in an image), the game (.swf file) becomes slower and slows down the performance of the PC. I thought that my collision detection function has a negative effect on the performance of the PC, so I used the class on this page: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/873737
  but the same thing happens.

  You told me how to do to speed up execution of my codes?

  Here's the part of my code:

  stage.addEventListener (Event.ENTER_FRAME, myOnEnterFrame);

  function myOnEnterFrame(event:Event):void

  {

  If (doThisFn) / / doThisFn is a variable to allow or prevent the kind of mobile film clip moved with arrow keys

  {

  If (left & &! right) {}

  Player.x = speed;

  Player.rotation = player.rotation - speed;

  }

  If (right & &! left) {}

  Player.x += speed;

  Player.rotation = player.rotation + speed;

  }

  If (up & &! down) {}

  Player.y = speed;

  }

  If (down & &! up) {}

  Player.y += speed;

  }

  The clips of film sets are wall1, wall2, wall3, wall4,... and so on
  the following code checks to see how many walls exist on each image and pushes them in table wallA

  for (var i: int = 0; i < 1000; i ++) / / you can put up to 1000 object of wall in the table wallA

  {

  If (this ['wall' + i]) / / if the wall object exists, push it into the table wallA

  {

  wallA.push (this, ['wall' + i]);

  }

  }

  for (i = 0; i < wallA.length; i ++)

  {

  If ( h.hitF (player, wallA [i]) | gameOverTest) / / this code checks whether or not the player (the mobile clip) hit the walls

  {

  trace ("second try");

  gameOver.visible = true;

  doThisFn = false;

  }

  }

  I think the following codes are easy to turn and run. I think that the performance problem is due to previous codes.

  
  

  If (player.hitTestObject (door))

  {

  Win.Visible = true;

  doThisFn = false;

  }

  If (key) / / if there is a key on chassis

  {

  If (player.hitTestObject (key))

  {

  Key.Visible = false;

  switch (currentFrame)

  {

  case 4:

  wallA [0] .visible = false;

  .x wallA [0] = 50000;

  break;

  case 5:

  wall14. Play();

  wall8.x = 430;

  break;

  }

  }

  }

  }

  }

  It's a simple question that doesn't usually have a simple answer.

  Here is an excerpt of a book (Flash game development: in a Social, Mobile and 3D world) I wrote.

  Optimization techniques

  Unfortunately, I don't know any way completely satisfactory to organize this information. In what follows, I discuss memory management first with sub-themes listed in alphabetical order. Then I discuss the management of CPU/GPU with subheadings listed in alphabetical order.

  This may sound logical, but at least, there are two problems with this organization.

  1. I don't think it's the most useful way to organize this information.

  2. memory management affects the CPU/GPU use, so that everything in the section of memory management can also be listed in the section CPU/GPU.

  In any case, I'll also list information in two other ways, from the easiest to the most difficult to implement and more for much less.

  Two of these later inscriptions are subjective and dependent on experience developer and capabilities, as well as environmental test and the test situation. I very much doubt there would be a consensus on the order of these lists.  However, I think that they are still valid.

  Easier to the more difficult to implement

  1. do not use the filters.

  2. always use the reverse for loops and avoid loops and avoid while loops.

  3. explicitly stop timers for their loan for gc (garbage collection).

  4. use the weak event listeners and remove headphones.

  5. strictly type variable when possible.

  6. explicitly disable interactivity mouse when interactivity smile not necessary.

  7. replace dispatchEvents with callback functions whenever possible.

  8 it would be gc stop sounds for the sounds and SoundChannels.

  9. use the DisplayObject most basic need.

  10. always use cacheAsBitmap and cacheAsBitmapMatrix with air applications (i.e., mobile).

  11. reuse of objects when possible.

  12 Event.ENTER_FRAME loops: use different listeners and different listener functions applied to DisplayObjects as little as possible.

  13. the pool instead of creating objects and gc objects ' ing.

  14. use partial blitting.

  15. use step blitting.

  16 use Stage3D

  Biggest advantage less

  1. Use the blitting Stadium (if there is enough memory system).
  2. Use Stage3D.
  3. Use partial blitting.
  4. Use cacheAsBitmap and cacheAsBitmapMatrix with mobile devices.
  5. Disable explicitly interactivity mouse when interactivity smile not necessary.
  6. Do not use filters.
  7. Use the most basic necessary DisplayObject.
  8. Reuse objects whenever possible.
  9. Event.ENTER_FRAME loops: use different listeners and different listener functions applied to DisplayObjects as little as possible.
  10. Use reverse for loops and avoid the do loops and while loops.
  11. The pool instead of creating objects and gc'ing.
  12. Strictly, type variable when possible.
  13. Use weak event listeners and remove headphones.
  14. Replace dispatchEvents by the callback functions whenever possible.
  15. Explicitly stop timers on loan for the gc.

  16 stop sounds for the sounds and SoundChannels be gc would be.

• 'Dimmed' how is the performance of Windows 7 on ESXi 5.1?

  I've never used ESXi. I am considering establishing a laboratory box because soon I will have to deal with ESX on a customer site and also because it looks like very cool software.

  I consider my software development office, which is windows 7, running on this box ESXi. I don't think that my needs are very intense about the software, I starts the day on this day. ESXi box would have a latest i7 processor with more power than the autonomous area, that I use now.

  The question is: how performance would lose I running Windows 7 on ESXi compared to a normal installation? The ESXi server would have 32 GB of ram and I would probably devote 16 GB to this workstation vm, which is what he has now on the dedicated area.

  I would like to see the 'plan' as viable, as long as I don't see a drop off the coast in the performance.

  It runs very well.  You won't see any significant performance decrease.

  In fact, you will probably see a performance increase based on new material.  * Make sure your new ESXi server is on the HCL.

• Question the performance of Windows XP CD repair

  If I run my XP CD and do a repair I'll lose my programs files and application data?

  No, your data and programs should remain intact. If possible, a backup of the data must exist before you begin a catastrophic failure.

  How can I fix Windows XP?

  How to perform an upgrade on the spot (reinstallation) of Windows XP

• How to improve the performance of Windows 7 64-bit with 2 TB of data?

  How can I improve my computer with hush 2 t discs full of stuff?

  I 8Giga ram and cpu I7 2600 always search or avg scan takes a long time.

  Yes - well - you said you have 2 TB of stuff and research/research of virus could affect all the files you have / designate to the touch.  Defragment and CHKDSK would take time as well - because you have 2 TB of things.  However, every day use applications, etc. should not be affected by your disks are.

  It's like having a nice, well-made workbook... Opening the drawers is not really more difficult as long as the drawers are not too filled where something can hang on a mechanism - but when you start to look for a certain file or find another reason to finger - per each page in a certain drawer (or the entire workbook) - it takes time.

  Can help your processor speed, the amount of memory can help, have indexed the whole disc will help with research (just as with applications other than those built into Windows - there are better there, IMHO) - but analysis all virus files - this isn't something you can accelerate much and will be determined by the speed of the drive the size and the location/organizing files and tastes.

  Wants best performance on a drive - get a SSD, or three or more quickly from SATA and RAID them together.  This will help the speed of these things.

• How to constantly optimize the Internet Explorer window in Windows 7?

  This problem exists wince at the beginning of humanity, or so it seems. How does one ensure that browser windows will be always maximized, without the constant need to test an error in resizing, and they will remain so unless I manually size a window to a size less than the maximum value?

  In short, finally, fortunately, do we have a "Keep the browser always maximized windows" option available to us?

  Is it possible to finally be free of having to move on the edge of a window of browser on one side of the screen or the other, the same with the bottom of the window and then having to close, reopen, resize, and repeat, until finally "gets it", the user wishes to what Windows Windows to open in larger format?

  To go a step further, it often seems that if open windows in different sizes depending on what is causing the window to open, for example: 1) by clicking the Internet Explorer icon on the Quick Launch toolbar. (2) by clicking on a link of e-mail; (3) a right click on a link while reading a given an internet/URL of the page and selecting the "open in a new window" option. (4) etc, etc, etc.

  Thank you very much in advance!

  You need not do any voodo.  Just right-click on the icon that you use to open your browser and go to properties.  There is an option "maximized/minimized/normal" in there, just choose what you want.

  If it solves your problem, click on the link "Propose as answer" below and vote as useful by clicking on the green triangle for the lelft. Thank you!

• How to optimize the performance of this query SQL

  Hello

  I need to find the age for each day, but I need for all previous dates in a single query. So I used the following query:

  Select trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 DATE

  trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 - created_date AGE

  elements

  connect by trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 - created_date > 0

  I get output (FOR the DATE and AGE) that is fine and correct:

  DATE AGE           

  --------- ----------

  6 JULY 15 22

  5 JULY 15 21

  4 JULY 15 20

  3 JULY 15 19

  2 JULY 15 18

  JULY 1, 15 17

  JUNE 30, 15 16

  JUNE 29, 15 15

  JUNE 28, 15 14

  JUNE 27, 15 13

  JUNE 26, 15 12

  25 JUNE 15 11

  24 JUNE 15 10

  Now I need to calculate the average age for each day and I added the average in the following query:

  Select trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 DATE .

  AVG (trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 - created_date) AVERAGE_AGE

  elements

  connect by trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 - created_date > 0

  Group of trunc (sysdate) - level + 1

  
  

  This query is correct? When I add the aggregate (avg) function to this query, it takes 1 hour to retrieve the data. When I remove the average request function that gives the result in 2 seconds? What is the solution to calculate the average without affecting performance? Help, please

  Maybe you are looking for something like this...

  SQL > ed
  A written file afiedt.buf

  1 with t (point, created_date) :)
  2 Select 1, date '' 2015-06-24 from all the double union
  3 select 2, date ' 2015-06-29 the Union double all the
  4 Select 3, date ' 2015-06-17' of the double
  5        )
  6  --
  7. end of test data
  8  --
  9. Select item
  10, trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 as dt
  11, trunc (sysdate) - level + 1-created_date age
  12, round (avg (trunc (sysdate) - level + 1 - created_date) on (trunc (sysdate) partition - level + 1), 2) as avg_in_day
  13 t
  14 connect by level<=>
  15-point point = prior
  sys_guid() 16 and prior is not null
  17 * order by 1.2
  SQL > /.
  POINT DT AGE AVG_IN_DAY
  ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
  1 JUNE 24, 2015 0 3.5
  1 25 JUNE 2015 1 4.5
  1 26 JUNE 2015 2 5.5
  1 27 JUNE 2015 3 6.5
  1 28 JUNE 2015 4 7.5
  1 29 JUNE 2015 5 5.67

  
  1 30 JUNE 2015 6 6.67
  1 1 JULY 2015 7 7.67
  1-2 JULY 2015 8 8.67
  1-3 JULY 2015 9 9.67
  1 TO 4 JULY 2015 10 10.67
  1 5 JULY 2015 11 11.67
  1 6 JULY 2015 12 12.67
  2 JUNE 29, 2015 5.67 0
  2 30 JUNE 2015 1 6.67
  2 1 JULY 2015 2 7,67
  2 2 JULY 2015 3 8.67
  2-3 JULY 2015 4 9.67
  2-4 JULY 2015 5 10.67
  2-5 JULY 2015 6 11.67
  2-6 JULY 2015 7 12.67
  3 JUNE 17, 2015 0 0
  3 18 JUNE 2015 1 1
  3 19 JUNE 2015 2 2
  3 20 JUNE 2015 3 3
  3 21 JUNE 2015 4 4
  3 22 JUNE 2015 5 5
  3 23 JUNE 2015 6 6
  3 24 JUNE 2015 7 3.5
  3 25 JUNE 2015 8 4.5
  3 26 JUNE 2015 9 5.5
  3 27 JUNE 2015 10 6.5
  3 28 JUNE 2015 11 7.5
  3 29 JUNE 2015 12 5.67
  3 30 JUNE 2015 13 6.67
  3 1 JULY 2015 14 7.67
  3 2 JULY 2015 15 8.67
  3 3 JULY 2015 16 9.67
  3-4 JULY 2015 17 10.67
  3-5 JULY 2015 18 11.67
  3 6 JULY 2015 19 12.67

  41 selected lines.

• helps the performance of Windows 7 x 64 on uefi file system

  Hey readers, so I have a laptop of hp basic model 3125 and want to install win 7 x 64 in the filesystem uefi to have connectivity ipv6 Butler don't know how make my usb appears in the Boot Manager menu while off legacy, as well as the boot of security, need help thing!
  Thankx for yo the time and consideration!

  Hi @Worm12316

  Your HP 3125 basic model is a commercial product, and to get your question more than exhibition, I would post in the trade forums. Here is a link to the forum Commercial Notebook.

• Deleting files facilities previous windows, using disk cleanup will disrupt the performance of windows 7?

  I have very little space on the hard drive (about 7gbts) and can win 9.3gbts by removing the previous installation files. However, I don't know if I can do it without the laptop unusable. Any solid info on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

  Files left by previous installations are just a backup in case something does not work
  work properly after reinstalling (resettlement "repair/upgrade") and they can be deleted once
  you are sure that the system works properly.
  You can also save the file to an external source like DVD (files can be moved
  in the groups to separate from the DVD) or disk external DRIVE as an extra precaution.
  .

• Cannot put 100% of the performance in my CPU.

  Hi, I have an AMD Athlon 64 x 2 4400 + 2.3 GHz processor, when I try to do things, I have only half of the performance, but for some reason any I can't play Skyrim 20 fps, no idea why, on my power settings, my processor performance is at 43 percent, adding 1% making my computer overheating and at some point turn off auto How to fix this?

  Notes: No error message.

  Rig: a2027.uk or something like that, I'll give you an update in 2 hours.

  Windows Vista: H.P.

  Processor: AMD

  Graphics card: PNY NVIDIA GTS 450 1600 x 900

  RAM: 4gm

  Power supply: 500 watts.

  Hello Pearlpalkia1,

  Thank you for the question!

  I'm sorry to know that have problems you with the performance of Windows Vista. As I understand it, that you can not increase performance in Windows Vista.

  Perform the steps in the link and check.

  Optimize Windows Vista for better performance

  Meet us if you encounter any problems with Performance or any Windows problem, and I'd be happy to help you again and try to correct the problem as soon as possible.

  Good day!

  Hope this information helps.

• Information on the performance and tools: Visual effects adjust - adjust for a performance/appearance: influence on the photos and video?

  When I enter: Information on the performance and tools: Visual effects adjust - adjust for a performance/appearance, it affects pictures and video? What is the display of the video?

  I really like what I see with better appearance. But my laptop is slow a little, and I get this Green spinning circle and programs not opening.

  But since I intend to make some photos and video editing in the computer and watch a few videos, I wondered if the work will be compromised.

  I have a few tutorials to speed up my laptop, but can someone also suggest to speed up my laptop here? I'm always willing to learn some things.

  Hello

  You can optimize the performance of different options in the information on the performance and the tool window. This will not affect the performance of the images and videos. Adjust for best appearance to set the computer to enhance the appearance, it allows many features aero that improves the display quality of the computer.

  To optimize the performance of the computer follow the steps provided in the link below and check if that helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance

• The 'Welcome' freezes window

  At least 50% of the time that I start my system, it cannot cross the screen 'welcome. '  I have to make a sequence Ctrl/alt/del twice to get the system to respond.

  Hello

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

  ----------------------------------------------------

  Follow these steps:

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  ==========================================

  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

  Hope these helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.