Acer Swift 3 SF314-42 How do i know which drivers are compatible to download and which are best?

ejoevano
ejoevano Member Posts: 1 New User
edited July 2023 in Swift and Spin Series

I have an Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and recently downloaded new anti-malware. The programme is telling me that my drivers are not up to date but when i do the automatic search for new drivers my laptop says there are none available. So, how do i find out which drivers would be best to manually download for my device? How do i know which ones are compatible and wont cause issues? Do different drivers make my laptop run games better or anything else?

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Answers

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,178 Trailblazer

    downloaded new anti-malware. The programme is telling me that my drivers are not up to date

    Not recommended to rely on non-mi cro soft 3rd party scanners, especially for hardware drivers. If the system seems to be operating properly and Device Manager shows no red or yellow warnings, then it is much better to rely on Windows automatic updates to make sure the latest compatible drivers are installed on your system.

    Jack E/NJ

  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 14,505 Trailblazer

    Windows10 22H2 Defender is the best Anti-Virus and Anti Malware system for your laptop if you update Windows monthly ("Patch Tuesday") and properly maintain your system (no bloatware, no 3rd party AV, install Windows10 Core Isolation and make sure all Windows Security is enabled).

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 45,178 Trailblazer

    downloaded new anti-malware. The programme is telling me that my drivers are not up to date

    Not recommended to rely on non-mi cro soft 3rd party scanners, especially for hardware drivers. If the system seems to be operating properly and Device Manager shows no red or yellow warnings, then it is much better to rely on Windows automatic updates to make sure the latest compatible drivers are installed on your system.

    Jack E/NJ