FAQ’s To Scan for Hardware Changes on Windows 11
1. Why would I consider scanning for hardware and driver changes in Windows 11?
Scanning for changes in hardware recognizing and adjusting your system to newly added or removed hardware as well as to enhance its overall efficiency.
2. How often should I perform a hardware change scan?
You should check for hardware changes whenever you install new hardware or are having difficulty with device recognition. Moreover, regular checks would be useful in keeping the system up-to-date.
3. Will searching for a hardware change impact on my current files and settings?
No, scanning for hardware changes is not intrusive in the sense that it just looks for the new/removed one. It does not change your pre-existing files and settings.
How to Scan for Hardware Changes on Windows 11?
In case of a hardware failure after updating its driver or if your computer doesn’t recognize a new device, you need to scan for hardware changes in your computer. Windows 11/10 automatically for hardware changes upon connecting or removing certain devices, though manual scanning may be more effective in identifying and configuring new devices. This may also help to solve the driver problems and hardware conflicts.
In this article, we will learn how to scan hardware changes on your Windows PC. But before that let’s know when should you do a hardware scan.
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