In Settings, click “Windows Update” in the sidebar, then select “Advanced Options. To do so, open Settings by pressing Windows+i. But, if you are having a problem, it’s worth checking to see if any Optional Updates are available. We (and Microsoft) don’t recommend installing these updates unless you are trying to solve a specific known problem with a device. In addition, some driver updates arrive as “Optional Updates” in Windows Update. So if there are any minor but necessary updates to common components such as touchpads or USB controllers, Windows will typically take care of them automatically the next time you update your PC. When seeking driver updates, it’s important to know that Windows automatically keeps many drivers up-to-date with Windows Update, which is built into Windows 11. Microsoft made the app available to everyone earlier. As the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The Safest Way to Update Your Drivers This is a big deal because the PC Health Check app can scan your PC and quickly tell you whether or not it's ready to upgrade to Windows 11.

If your devices already work, a driver update could potentially break something in an unexpected way by making an untested change to your system. Comments (1) (Image credit: Microsoft) Last week, Microsoft took down its own PC Health Check app in light of confusion over what devices were compatible with the upcoming Windows 11 upgrade.

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