| I see this question posted a lot on forums. I have older | | | | navigate. When this happens do a search for just the |
| hardware, were can I get vista drivers for my device. | | | | model number and the keyword "driver". Do not click |
| Before even plugging in the new device into Vista you | | | | on the first link you see. Look for a link that has the |
| should go and check out the manufacturer's website | | | | manufactures website in it. Many sites say they have |
| for the latest drivers. | | | | free drivers but you find out later the program you |
| The manufacturer of the product is always the best | | | | downloaded was just trial software or a virus. Always |
| place to search for the latest drivers. There you will | | | | try the manufacture first and if you cannot find it there |
| also find information on whether the device is capable | | | | then go to one of the third party sites. Be sure you |
| of working on Windows Vista. Read any and all | | | | have virus and spyware protection before you |
| instructions first before trying to install the drivers. You | | | | download any program from a third party site. |
| may find that you need to do a firmware update first. | | | | Some older devices will not work with Vista. Even if |
| Some computer components need the software | | | | the manufacturer states it does work with vista do a |
| installed before you connect the device. Hp for | | | | little more digging and see if have a 64 bit processor. |
| example is famous for this. If you install the device first | | | | Some programs work with Vista but not 64 bit |
| and then the software you may run into issues. | | | | processors. I have run into a few cameras that had a |
| Sometimes the manufactures site is not easy to | | | | hard time handling the 64 bit architecture. |