How to Restore Device Driver to it’s previous Version in Windows 7

Windows operating system allows you to install device drivers for hardware devices connected to your computer. It also allows you to update a Device driver to its newer version by manually specifying location of its newer version on your hard disk, floppy drive, CD-ROM or DVD. And it can automatically search your system drives or internet (if you are connected to one) for that Device Driver too. However, if at some point of time you feel that you are not comfortable with the latest updated version of the Device driver then you can restore it to its previous version. Following below steps will help you do the process.

Steps to Restore Device Driver to its previous version: -

1. Go to Control Panel (All Items View) and Right Click on Device Manager Link. Left Click on Run as administrator Option.



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2. Left Click on Yes button If, prompted by User Account Control (UAC).

3. Double Click on the Device Driver that you want to restore to its previous version.

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4. Left Click on Roll Back Driver button under Driver tab.



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5. Left Click on Yes button If, Driver Package rollback Dialog Box appears.



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6. Your Device Driver is now restored to its previous Version. Left Click on Close Button of Device Driver (which one you have rolled back).



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