SEE: Windows Update: 10 notable new features (free PDF) (TechRepublic) How to troubleshoot and fix a faulty device driver This tutorial shows you how to use the Task Manager to identify bad acting devices, how to troubleshoot the problem, and then how to fix it. This was causing major performance issues and was obviously unacceptable. I discovered that, for unexplained reasons and even after a lengthy update process, the computer was still using an outdated and deprecated device driver. So, I did some troubleshooting with the Windows Task Manager. After the update, I noticed that the CPU fan was constantly running, and the PC performance was sluggish at best. This process included updating the OS from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I recently repurposed an old gaming laptop as my new business PC. However, this apathetic view of computer health and maintenance can lead to serious problems down the road, especially if your computer is using an outdated device driver. Let’s face it, for most users, if a computer boots up and they can start using it, then the computer is working fine-well, at least good enough. How to reset your Windows 10 password when you forget it Image: Ja_inter, Getty Images Must-read Windows coverageĭefend your network with Microsoft outside-in security services In those cases, you must troubleshoot and solve the problem yourself. Sometimes a Windows 10 update will not replace an old driver like you would expect. How to improve PC performance by fixing the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver