In this article, we will explore the process of updating all PC drivers using the Command Prompt (CMD) in the Windows environment. Keeping drivers up to date is crucial for ensuring optimal performance, compatibility, and security of your computer system. By using CMD, you can automate the driver update process, saving time and effort.

Examples:

1. Checking for outdated drivers:

   • Open CMD as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start menu and selecting "Command Prompt (Admin)."
   • Type the command "driverquery" and press Enter. This command will display a list of all installed drivers along with their details, including the date of the installed driver.
   • Identify drivers with outdated dates and note down their names.

2. Downloading updated drivers:

   • Visit the manufacturer's website for each outdated driver identified in the previous step.
   • Navigate to the "Support" or "Downloads" section of the website.
   • Locate the driver corresponding to your device model and operating system version.
   • Download the driver to a specific folder on your computer.

3. Updating drivers via CMD:

   • Open CMD as an administrator.
   • Navigate to the folder where the downloaded drivers are saved using the "cd" command. For example, if the drivers are saved in the "C:\Downloads" folder, type "cd C:\Downloads" and press Enter.
   • Type the command "pnputil /add-driver *.inf /subdirs /install" and press Enter. This command will install all the drivers with the .inf extension in the specified folder and its subfolders.