Do I need to manually install drivers? Predator Helios 300

gaganlovesmoon

Hi all

I have a 2019 Predator Helios 300
I was wondering do I still need to manually install drivers for the laptop myself? 
For a clean install, if windows is let to connect to the internet, it pull the drivers itself automatically. 
I have to go out of the way, to not let windows NOT to access the internet while clean install and then installing all the drivers manually, which are all outdated anyways, on the website. 
Please do tell, it's such a dilemma. 

Thread was edited to add model name to the title.

StevenGen

gaganlovesmoon said:

Hi all

I have a 2019 Predator Helios 300
I was wondering do I still need to manually install drivers for the laptop myself? 
For a clean install, if windows is let to connect to the internet, it pull the drivers itself automatically. 
I have to go out of the way, to not let windows NOT to access the internet while clean install and then installing all the drivers manually, which are all outdated anyways, on the website. 
Please do tell, it's such a dilemma. 

Usually, Win-10 on a clean install will install all its default drivers and updates (which are the most appropriate for Win-10) and that the laptop needs and requires to function. After and when the clean install is finished and If you have an NVIDIA or AMD graphics then I would update to their latest driver(s) from their site. After, use the 'Windows Update" to check for the most up to date and appropriate updates for Win-10 or if you have a stand alone Microsoft software, then "Windows Update" will update that software too. Also and if you have an Intel CPU or use their imbedded GPU only then, its best to use the "Intel Driver and Support Assistant" to keep all your intel components up to date as that will also tell you of all the details of all your systems components.  

After, look at "Device Manager" and see if any of the laptop unique drivers are installed or not? If anything has a check mark, then get the appropriate driver for your laptop from the Acer support site or from their appropriate site. Also, if you have your own additional personal software like Games, Adobe, Cad etc get the latest updates from their individual sites. That is how I keep my systems up to date and functioning properly. 

StevenGen

gaganlovesmoon said:

Hi all

I have a 2019 Predator Helios 300
I was wondering do I still need to manually install drivers for the laptop myself? 
For a clean install, if windows is let to connect to the internet, it pull the drivers itself automatically. 
I have to go out of the way, to not let windows NOT to access the internet while clean install and then installing all the drivers manually, which are all outdated anyways, on the website. 
Please do tell, it's such a dilemma. 

Usually, Win-10 on a clean install will install all its default drivers and updates (which are the most appropriate for Win-10) and that the laptop needs and requires to function. After and when the clean install is finished and If you have an NVIDIA or AMD graphics then I would update to their latest driver(s) from their site. After, use the 'Windows Update" to check for the most up to date and appropriate updates for Win-10 or if you have a stand alone Microsoft software, then "Windows Update" will update that software too. Also and if you have an Intel CPU or use their imbedded GPU only then, its best to use the "Intel Driver and Support Assistant" to keep all your intel components up to date as that will also tell you of all the details of all your systems components.  

After, look at "Device Manager" and see if any of the laptop unique drivers are installed or not? If anything has a check mark, then get the appropriate driver for your laptop from the Acer support site or from their appropriate site. Also, if you have your own additional personal software like Games, Adobe, Cad etc get the latest updates from their individual sites. That is how I keep my systems up to date and functioning properly.