Why are drivers important for Dell or any computers?
Drivers are what allow your peripheral devices to function, and like any software, they can become damaged or corrupted over time. This is why it is important to update your drivers periodically. Dell notes that driver updates can: • Increase system performance • Patch security risks • Expand capabilities • Fix problems (Dell) What is a Dell driver update? A driver update is simply a newer version of the driver or software that a device uses to communicate with Windows or other operating system. Dell provides driver updates for many common components of Dell systems. Dell divides driver updates into three categories—Urgent, Recommended and Optional. • An Urgent update means “Dell highly recommends applying the update as soon as possible to improve reliability and availability of system” • A Recommended update says “Dell recommends applying the update during your next regularly scheduled update cycle. It enhances features or provides changes to keep the system or software current and co