Ready to automatically update all your drivers with a single click? Then you should use a specially designed tool that makes driver updates super easy and convenient. The good news is that updating audio drivers is as easy as clicking a button. If not, you should update your audio driver ASAP. If they match, then you’re already updated. You can also type device manager into the Cortana search bar.Ĭlick Sound, video and game controllers, then right-click your sound card and click Properties.Ĭompare your driver’s date and version with the current driver available for your sound card. Open the Device Manager from the list of results. Open the Windows menu and enter the search phrase device manager. Here’s how to check if your drivers are outdated using the Device Manager utility in Windows. If your sound card manufacturer doesn’t let you automatically update your driver - or if you aren’t using an automatic driver updater - you may need to do so on your own.