Keeping Device Drivers Up-to-Date

Processors, disc drives, graphics cards and other computer components are like high performance automobiles - they require a driver to make them go. Just like a poor driver can cause crashes in a car, an unstable hardware driver can cause computer crashes. Keeping your drivers updated can prevent instability and improve performance. Device Doctor is a free, handy tool for Windows XP and 7 that scans your computer hardware and searches for available driver updates. You can then download new drivers with the push of a button. http://download.cnet.com/Device-Doctor/3640-18513_4-11113851.html