In the past, Windows Update drivers (and the drivers supplied with the O/S)
were not necessarily optimized for your computer. They were fairly generic.
The drivers also usually lacked full functionality, as compared to the
drivers available from the device manufacturers web site. I would imagine
the same to be true with Vista supplied drivers.
If optimized drivers are available from the manufacturer you should track
them down and use them.
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Regards,
Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
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"Paul W" <> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> A simple question regarding Vista....
>
> At the moment when I build a new XP machine in general I go the
> manufactures website for the motherboard and graphics card and install the
> drivers on top of the new XP installation. Likewise with new hardware such
> as webcam, keyboard, mouse etc.
>
> Now what I am unsure about is with Vista is there still a need to do this
> or is the intention that Vista will know about the majority of hardware?
> My current system is home built and running Vista Beta RC1 (5600), I have
> a Gigabyte SLI motherboard and a pair of Gigabyte Nvidia 6600GT graphics
> cards. I have installed no additional drivers to date and am unclear if I
> should go seek the latest or not?
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul
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