If you plan to perform a clean installation of Windows, download all necessary drivers first and save them to a USB flash drive. This is because a clean install wipes your hard drive. You will need drivers for critical components like your network adapter to even get back online.
Avoid "Driver Updater" pop-ups and fake VAIO sites. Stick to these sources:
The Synaptics or Alps Touchpad driver enables multi-touch gestures.
Drivers are the bridge between your laptop's hardware and operating system. They enable your computer to communicate with various components such as the graphics card, sound card, and network adapter. Outdated or missing drivers can cause a range of problems, including:
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