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Device Manager - Roll Back Driver

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Device Manager - Roll Back Driver
How to Roll Back a Device Driver in Vista Device Manager
Published by Brink
07-03-2008

How to Roll Back a Device Driver in Vista Device Manager

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  This will show you how to restore the driver for a device to the previous version if you encounter problems with your computer or device after updating to that driver version.
WARNING
  You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
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Here's How:
NOTE
  I will use a graphics card (display adapter) as an example in this tutorial.
1. Open the Control Panel (Classic View).
2. Click on the Device Manager icon.
3. Click Continue for UAC prompt.
4. Click on the + sign next to the device you want to roll back to expand it. (See screenshot below step 5)
5. Right click on the listed device and click Properties.

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6. Click on the Driver tab. (See screenshots below step 7)
7. Click on the Roll Back Driver button. (See left screenshot below)
NOTE: If there is no previous version of the driver installed for the selected device, the Roll Back Driver button will be grayed out. (See the right screenshot below) You will not be able to roll back to a previous driver version in this case.

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8. Click Yes to confirm. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: The driver will now be rolled back to the previous version.

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9. Restart the computer.
NOTE: If rolling back to the previous driver version did not help, then check at the device manufacturer's website to try the latest, or previous, driver version available for download.
That's it,
Shawn

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