To check drivers on Windows 10, right-click the Start button and open Device Manager. Devices with a problem show a yellow warning icon. To see a specific driver’s version and date, expand the category, right-click the device, choose Properties, and open the Driver tab. For a full list of every driver, open Command Prompt and run driverquery.
Here’s how to check driver details, find missing or broken drivers, and export a driver list.
Method 1: Check a driver in Device Manager
- Right-click Start and choose Device Manager.
- Expand a category, like Display adapters or Network adapters.
- Right-click the device and choose Properties.
- Click the Driver tab to see the Driver Provider, Driver Date, and Driver Version.
From the same tab, you can Update Driver, Roll Back Driver to the previous version, or Disable Device.
Method 2: Find driver problems
In Device Manager, look for these icons:
| Icon | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow triangle | The driver has a problem or is missing | Open Properties to read the error, then update or reinstall the driver |
| Down arrow | The device is disabled | Right-click and choose Enable device |
| “Unknown device” or “Other devices” | No driver is installed | Install drivers from Windows Update or the maker |
Click View > Show hidden devices to see devices that aren’t currently connected.
Method 3: List all drivers with Command Prompt
- Click Start, type cmd, and open Command Prompt.
- Type
driverqueryand press Enter for a list of installed drivers. - For more detail, including versions, run
driverquery /v. - To save the list as a spreadsheet, run
driverquery /v /fo csv > %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\drivers.csv.
Method 4: Use System Information
- Press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter.
- Expand Software Environment and click System Drivers.
- Check the State and Status columns for drivers that aren’t running as expected.
Method 5: Check for driver updates
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View optional updates > Driver updates. For graphics cards, check the NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel apps.
For devices that show as disconnected, see our fix for Code 45 errors.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my drivers are up to date?
Compare the Driver Date and Version in Device Manager with the latest version on the maker’s website, or check Windows Update’s optional updates.
What does “the best drivers for your device are already installed” mean?
Windows doesn’t have a newer driver. The device maker’s website might.
How do I check my graphics driver version quickly?
Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and open the Display tab.
Does this work on Windows 11?
Yes. All of these tools are the same in Windows 11.
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