The term "drivers" is a little scary to some novice users, but you really need to know what drivers are if you're going to maintain a healthy system.
Drivers are basically files that help your software and hardware recognise and work with new hardware or software. For example, if you buy a brand-new printer, there's a good chance your software won't know how to talk to it. So, you need the driver for that new printer. Some drivers are actually bug fixes. You'll typically find such files at, the printer manufacturer's site, Microsoft's site or at any of the myriad sites that compete to be the "one-stop drivers shop" on the Web.
Those running Windows 98 and later who have dedicated Internet connections maybe able to use Microsoft's live driver update system to upgrade their drivers as and when their operating system requires them. This can be done mid-update or 'on-the-fly' if you're willing to sign-up for Microsoft's online software provision service. You can find detailed instructions for updating your drivers here.
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