In short, let windows manage it.
In new machines, the "thing" that gets everyone is that any driver that comes on a CD is likely to be out of date. On top of that, Microsoft does NOT supply current drivers for most items.
The more seasoned OS maintainer will look for drivers that match the OS (Windows 98 for instance may not want the latest!), for the motherboard, video, audio, USB, printer and what else and install such. The installer also knows that "Driver Update" button is a demo.
Bob
I just built a new PC. I have a 2 gig AMD Athlon processor that runs at 1677, added 1536 memory, 128mb 3d graphic's card, and a blaster sound card. I built this system basically for my kids to have a computer of thier own for games, etc. and get them off mine. Loading thier games I have run into a bit of a confusing problem. Some games that work fine on my computer (XP - Pent IV, 2 gig, 1012 memory, onboard sound/video) won't work on this new computer (XP), as well as some of thier games stipulate they need so much virtual memory, then close. I, as well as numerous friends "knowledgable" in XP have tried and tried to adjust the current "1523" virtual memory to a minumum 3000, the XP note says it recommends 2380, yet it will not accept any change. What am I over looking? Is there something in the BIOS that I need to enable or disable?

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