Drivers are essential pieces of software that form the link between your system and the hardware. So, if there are problems with your drivers, your hardware may just stop working. This also stands true for camera drivers.
However, updating your drivers can help fix issues caused by problematic drivers. It also comes with a lot of benefits, as it can help your computer communicate with the hardware more smoothly.
How to Update Camera Driver on Windows?
There are predominantly two methods you may use to update (Camera) drivers on your Windows computer. You can either manually do the procedure or let Windows do it for you. However, there are also other methods, like using third-party applications.
So, let’s get right into it. Here are the possible ways you canupdate your camera drivers.
Update Camera Driver From Device Manager
The simplest method to update your camera driver is using the Device Manager. It allows you to change driver settings, including updating them.
Here’s how you may perform this method:
Manually Update Camera Driver
Another way you may update your camera drivers is by manually downloading and installing the update.
Follow the steps below to update your driver manually:
Windows updates also provide driver updates for most of its integrated hardware, including camera drivers. However, as Microsoft provides driver updates only for its own hardware, you won’t be able to use this method for updating external webcam drivers.
Here is how you canupdate from Windows updates.
Use Third Party Applications
Lastly, you may use third-party applications to update your camera drivers automatically. They usually update your drivers as soon as they find out that updates are available, which also includes the camera drivers.
