Fix: Device Driver Software Was Not Successfully Installed

Most times, this problem is caused by compatibility issues

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The latest versions of the Windows OS have a plug-and-play feature allowing your computer to download drivers for newly plugged-in devices. However, the device driver is not successfully installed error occurs when there are issues while downloading the generic driver on your PC.

Thus, we will explore some common reasons device driver software fails to install and provide solutions to resolve the issue. Alternatively, you can read abouthow to update driver packson Windows 11 PC.

Why is device driver software not successfully installed?

Several factors are responsible for device driver software not being successfully installed. Some common reasons are:

These reasons differ on different PCs. Hence, we will discuss general fixes to resolve the error as we go further.

What can I do if the device driver software is not successfully installed?

Apply the following before proceeding with any advanced fixes:

If these preliminary checks do not resolve the issue, you can proceed with the following advanced troubleshooting.

1. Checks the manufacturer’s websites

Checking the manufacturer’s webpage will help to find and download the appropriate device drivers.

2. Update the driver via Device Manager

The device manager helps to view and control the hardware attached to the computer and update the driver. Check our guide abouthow to reinstall devices in Devices ManagersWindows.

3. Update driver using Windows update

Windows update allows users to fix errors or bugs and update drivers to improve the performance of the Windows components.

You can read aboutways to diagnose and fix Windows Update not loadingon your computer.

4. Update the driver with third-party software

Using third-party apps could be the last resort if the above steps fail to resolve the issue. In this regard, different apps allow you to install device drivers on your computer. You can search and download the best third-party apps for your PC.

Check our guide aboutthe best driver update softwarefor your device.

In addition, you can read abouthow to fix Windows encountered errors installing the driver. Also, you can check our guide aboutfixing issues with users unable to install drivers.

If you have further issues, kindly drop them in the comments section.

Fix: Device Driver Software Was Not Successfully Installed#

Why is device driver software not successfully installed?#

What can I do if the device driver software is not successfully installed?#

1. Checks the manufacturer’s websites#

2. Update the driver via Device Manager#

3. Update driver using Windows update#

4. Update the driver with third-party software#