Using the Add Hardware Wizard

In most cases, both your PC and Windows will recognize any new hardware you install without any manual prompting. If, however, Windows doesn’t recognize your new device, you can install it manually via the Add Hardware Wizard.

1.  Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
2.  Click Printers and Other Hardware.
3.  Click Add Hardware.
4.  When the Add Hardware Wizard launches, click the Next button.
5.  If you’re asked whether you ve already installed any new hardware, select Yes, I Have Already Connected the Hardware.
6.  Click Next.
7.  Windows now displays a list of installed devices. Scroll to the bottom of this list and select Add a New Hardware Device.
8.  Click Next.
9.  When the next screen appears, select Search for and Install the Hardware Automatically.
10.  Click Next.
11.  If Windows can identify the new hardware, the wizard continues with the installation. If Windows can’t find a new device, click Next to begin a manual installation.
12.  Select the type of device you want to install.
13.  Click Next.
14.  On the next screen, select the manufacturer and specific device.
15.  If you want to install disk-based drivers that came with the device, click the Have Disk button.
16.  To use a built-in Windows driver, click the Next button.TIPUse the Supplied DriversIn most cases, you should use the drivers supplied by the device’s manufacturer.
17.  Follow then onscreen instructions to complete the installation; then click Finish when done.

CAUTION

Downloading New Drivers

If your new device doesn’t appear to work, you might have to download updated device drivers from the manufacturer’s website.