How to install zipped drivers
Some drivers you download will be in the .zip file format.
And that means you’ll have to extract or unpack the files before you can install your new drivers.
But don’t worry… unzipping drivers is easy.
Here’s how you do it…
Step 1 — Choose a file to unzip
Navigate your way to the folder you downloaded your new driver to.
By the way, if you hover your cursor over the zipped file, Windows will show you a list of the files.
Step 2 — Unzip the files
I’m going to use 7-Zip to unzip my driver (check out my resources page to grab a copy), but the steps should be similar no matter what unzip utility you’re using.
Right click on the file and click on Extract files….
Step 3 — Choose a location to unzip the files
Click the … button if you want to unzip the files to a different folder.
I’m going to extract my driver to the current folder. That will add a new folder with the files in it.
Click OK.
Step 4— Open the folder & launch the installer
Double click on the folder (do the same if there’s another folder inside that folder).
Look for a file named Setup.exe, Install.exe or something similar.
If you can’t see any file extensions, check out View known file type extensions.
Double click on Setup.exe to launch the driver’s installer.
Now follow the installer’s instructions. This usually involves clicking “OK” a few times.
Step 5 — Restart your computer
You may be prompted to restart your computer.
You can either restart your computer now or install more drivers. It’s up to you.
And that’s it. Done.
Any questions?
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