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What Is The Proper Order To Install "Drivers" During Fresh Windows 7-10 Install?

sebastian869

sebastian869

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For Ex?
1) Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 (Which Version)
2) INF Driver
3) ASMedia SATA3 Driver
4) ASMedia USB3.0 Driver
5) ME Driver
6) Intel USB3.0 Driver
7) RealTek LAN
8) Intel LAN
9) GPU Driver
10) Windows SP1 + other Updates.
?
?
1) INF Driver
2) Realtek Audio
3) Intel Management Engine software + driver
5) Intel AHCI RAID Driver
6) ASMedia USB3.0 Driver
7) Intel USB3.0 Driver
8) RealTek LAN
9) Intel LAN
10) NVIDIA Driver
11) Windows SP1 + All Updates
? Which Order is Best?
P.S. Which version of .Net is best to install 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, or 4.6RC or Other?
Thanks
 
This is how I do it before going online so Windows won't install any drivers:

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I always install the chipset drivers right after the OS then my internet security before moving on. I actually made a checklist this time before I clean installed just in case I ran into issues but I ran down it from memory so it all worked out. You should consider making a check list of drivers and software to install before starting so you can consider everything without being under pressure.
 
I used to be picky about this. With current hardware and operating systems, I don't think it makes a difference. I have installed drivers every which way, and the end result is exactly the same.
 
Intel does have chipset drivers for the z97 which asus has on their site for my board which I needed for my gpu to interact with the pcie bus correctly.
 
1. BIOS Updates
2. OS
3. Chipset drivers
4. Service Pack
5. Other drivers.

In all fairness, only certain configs require special order of install. It is very rare this order will make a difference. In windows 95,98, ME by all means it was more critical. It even got to a point you had to pull your modem, network, sound, and tv cards to get the install to complete, then insert one at a time and install drivers to get the IRQ;s correct.
 
Best to use the drivers provided by your board manufacturer. Every time I run the intel update utility it can't find any new drivers with 10.
 
Puffnstuff said:
Best to use the drivers provided by your board manufacturer. Every time I run the intel update utility it can't find any new drivers with 10.
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I think that is a bug with the utility, ironic since it's supposed to have Win10 support, you can download them manually if you know which ones you need(I did for my Intel LAN driver(not needed but newer then the one installed).

On a clean install I would just make sure I have LAN or wireless driver(and security wireless key) at hand if needed,Win10 has good driver support and is pretty good at getting drivers online once you have net access.

I always wait until Win10 is installed and updated then go into Device Manager see if any issues listed.

You can always check after manually to see if the drivers are old or new anyway.
 
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postmortemIA said:
I haven't seen any chipset drivers yet from intel specifically for Windows 10.
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Yeah, the Intel utility didn't work for me either, so I just grabbed these and used the -overall command to install them.
Intel Chipset Software Installation 10.1.2.8 WHQL Download

Extract them to a folder and then..
1: Right click SetupChipset.exe and create a shortcut to desktop.
2: Right click new desktop shortcut and select properties.
3: In the target box add the -overall command.
Example: "C: \New folder\SetupChipset.exe" -overall
4: Save and run shortcut as admin.
 
Are you talking about doing a fresh install of 7 and then upgrading to 10? If so you should do a clean install after upgrading.

I rarely bother installing drivers unless there is a missing driver in device manager or I run into a specific issue. I usually just make sure I at least have the network driver when doing a clean install so I can get online, and then let windows update find the rest.
 
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