A device driver is essentially a piece of software that interprets data from a hardware component and transfers it to the operating system. This is made possible by something known as “device drivers”. That Windows can work equally well with all of these is nothing short of a technological miracle. Between the many, many different hardware manufacturers in the world, you can build a computer with a nearly infinite combination of computer components. One of the biggest challenges in creating an operating system like Windows is to ensure that the OS works smoothly with the myriad variety of devices and components in the world. If you’re completely new to Windows, you may want to check out this course on new features in Windows 7 to get the hang of the OS before you start this tutorial. Which is why we’ll devote this article to understanding how drivers work, and how to create a backup copy of them on Windows 7. Unlike regular documents, creating a copy of your Windows drivers requires a bit more work than copy-pasting files onto an external drive. Part of the reason is the ‘how’ of backing up drivers. But even the most fastidious of computer users usually overlook backing up their OS device drivers, even though it’s nearly impossible to get a system up and running without them. Thanks to the tireless efforts of computer experts, virtually everyone and their grandma knows the importance of backing up crucial data.

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