Sometimes, companies like Dell provide a tool that can automatically scan, detect, and install the necessary drivers. If it's unclear whether you need to install the driver, either use your computer model information to find the driver in the manufacturer support website.
Right-click the device with the yellow exclamation mark and select the Update driver option.Ĭlick the Browse my computer for drivers option. However, you can use these general steps if the manufacturer doesn't provide any guidance: In this case, you'll need to download the latest drivers from your manufacturer support website and follow their instructions to complete the installation. If the optional updates link is missing, then it means that Windows Update doesn't have any updates for your hardware configuration. Once you complete the steps, the latest version of the driver available through Windows Update will install, and the yellow exclamation mark problem should no longer appear in Device Manager. Select the driver for the device with the yellow mark. To update a device driver to resolve the yellow exclamation mark on Windows 10, use these steps:Ĭlick the View optional updates option (if available).
You now need to use the Windows Update settings from the Settings app. In the past, you're able to download drivers using Windows Update directly from the Device Manager, but this feature is no longer available. If the device shows a yellow mark, reads "Unknown device," and it's listed under the "Other devices" list, installing the latest device driver through Windows Update may resolve the issue. If you continue to see the error in Device Manager, you want to update the driver to the latest version to resolve the issue with the instructions below.
Right-click the device with the yellow exclamation mark and select the Uninstall device option.Īfter you complete the steps, Windows 10 will reinstall the driver automatically, solving conflicts and other errors. To remove a device driver, use these steps: If the problem is related to a driver not working correctly, before installing an updated version, you can remove it and let Windows 10 detect it again to see if that fixes the error. Once you complete the steps, you'll have an understanding of the problem with the hardware. For example, "The driver for this device are not installed (Code 28)."
Under the "Device" status, confirm the problem.