Are there updates available for use with older hardware

[Guest]

I recently acquired a new computer that has vista installed. I have tried to
install my digital camera and a simcard reader. Neither of which work. The
software seems to load but the hardware itself isn't being recognised. Are
there any updates for use with these items?

 

[Tom Willett]

Check with the manufacturers' web sites.

|I recently acquired a new computer that has vista installed. I have tried
to
| install my digital camera and a simcard reader. Neither of which work. The
| software seems to load but the hardware itself isn't being recognised. Are
| there any updates for use with these items?

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Both my crystal ball and my tarot cards say you will have to go to the
***unknown*** manufacturers web sites to obtain this information.

 

[Michael Solomon]

I recently acquired a new computer that has vista installed. I have tried
to
install my digital camera and a simcard reader. Neither of which work. The
software seems to load but the hardware itself isn't being recognised. Are
there any updates for use with these items?

Just to clarify Tom's response, drivers are the responsibility of the
hardware manufacturer. While some drivers may be available from Windows
Update they are supplied by the manufacturer and often the drivers from
Windows Update are outdated so it is always best to check the manufacturer's
website for the latest drivers compatible with your operating system and/or
to check to see if the manufacturer is supporting the specific hardware in
your current operating system.

 

[Guest]

Thank you all for such prompt and helpful replies.

 

[Michael Solomon]

Thank you all for such prompt and helpful replies.

You're welcome, good luck.

 

[Richard Urban]

The respective hardware manufacturers would certainly know.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
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