My window seven computer will not update the drivers

Noah Collinsworth 20 Reputation points
2025-08-31T19:49:13+00:00

I went to try to plug in my external hard drive.And it wouldn't even come up so I looked at the drivers and they have yellow !s beside them.I tried to update them and it would not let me

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
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  1. Haytham-C 3,455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-09-01T02:35:42.8733333+00:00

    Hello @Noah Collinsworth

    Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A and informed us about the issue. Unfortunately, Windows 7 has not received any update since 2020 and also out of date and perhaps your driver also not supported for Windows 7. I would advise update your PC to the latest Windows OS version such a Windows 11 to received better support and security for your PC. You can refer to this topic on how to Install Windows 11.

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