Hello folks
I need a bit of help here. It concerns Windows 10 drivers
Background
I built my first computer back in September 2014. As a matter of fact, that is the only one that I ever built. Was very nervous before I get the job started but it turned out pretty good. It is running today like a charm, just like when it was new. This PC was built with good quality parts with a Windows 7 Home Operating System. I have used the disk that came with the mobo to install the drivers back then. It is a general use PC, nothing fancy, used to surf the web, emails burning DVD’s, Excel, Word etc…No overclocking. Just a good general use PC used for everyday purposes, connected to a Brother printer HL-2170W (connected to my PC with cables, although I know that I could use it wirelessly).
Given that the January 2020 date (when Microsoft will stop support for Windows 7) is not that far away, I am giving thoughts to upgrading to Windows 10 64 bits within a few months from now.
I need help answering my questions about Windows 10 drivers to be installed because I am very confused. My motherboard is Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H.
I have gone to the Gigabyte website support section for my specific motherboard and checked the Windows 10 64 bit drivers that they have available for downloads. I just can’t believe I need to install all drivers shown there. I thought that Windows 10 would provide all the neceessary drivers within itself.
1. Could anyone tell me which of those drivers I need to install and those that I do not need to install ?
2. Are there any order in which these must be installed ? I have no problem installing Windows 10 but it is the drivers part that confuses me.
3. Also, I would appreciate your thoughts on what I need to think of in the planning phase prior to installing the software (Windows 10). I want to make sure all angles are covered to make the install painless.
Thank you
I need a bit of help here. It concerns Windows 10 drivers
Background
I built my first computer back in September 2014. As a matter of fact, that is the only one that I ever built. Was very nervous before I get the job started but it turned out pretty good. It is running today like a charm, just like when it was new. This PC was built with good quality parts with a Windows 7 Home Operating System. I have used the disk that came with the mobo to install the drivers back then. It is a general use PC, nothing fancy, used to surf the web, emails burning DVD’s, Excel, Word etc…No overclocking. Just a good general use PC used for everyday purposes, connected to a Brother printer HL-2170W (connected to my PC with cables, although I know that I could use it wirelessly).
Given that the January 2020 date (when Microsoft will stop support for Windows 7) is not that far away, I am giving thoughts to upgrading to Windows 10 64 bits within a few months from now.
I need help answering my questions about Windows 10 drivers to be installed because I am very confused. My motherboard is Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H.
I have gone to the Gigabyte website support section for my specific motherboard and checked the Windows 10 64 bit drivers that they have available for downloads. I just can’t believe I need to install all drivers shown there. I thought that Windows 10 would provide all the neceessary drivers within itself.
1. Could anyone tell me which of those drivers I need to install and those that I do not need to install ?
2. Are there any order in which these must be installed ? I have no problem installing Windows 10 but it is the drivers part that confuses me.
3. Also, I would appreciate your thoughts on what I need to think of in the planning phase prior to installing the software (Windows 10). I want to make sure all angles are covered to make the install painless.
Thank you