Hi Jason,
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, I forgot to mention windows update, well, it is outright blocked due to
the fact that we have different branches and since all these branches are on
one domain, it would really slow down the internet for everybody.
Sorry for the lack of technical details on the network setup.
I presume its also disabled for compatibility with legacy apps that the
company uses.
I could use windows update by connecting to another network, but it would
take time to download updates and drivers, where we have various makes and
models of notebooks, and need to configure pc's as soon as possible.
Kind Regards
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From: Blind-sysadmins
[mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Jason
White via Blind-sysadmins
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 3:26 PM
To: 'Blind sysadmins list'
Cc: Jason White
Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Driver management?
I just let the operating system upgrades handle driver updates automatically
(the same on Windows 10, Mac and Linux).
If you're running an older version of Microsoft Windows, then this article
may help:
https://www.howtogeek.com/233115/the-only-way-to-safely-update-your-hardware
-drivers-on-windows/
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[mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Zameer
Mahomed
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 4:52 AM
To: 'Blind sysadmins list'
Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Driver management?
Hi Listers,
I'd like to please know what solutions do you make use of when it comes to
driver management?
I realise that many of you are sys admins and don't deal with managing
existing drivers or installing new drivers, but for those who do, do you
just download them from the official site? or are their tools that are able
to get the correct drivers from the official sites?
I am aware of the unofficial driverpacks, but would prefer not to use them
for stability and security reasons.
Your input would be much appreciated.
Kind Regards
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