pnputil add driver

About this tag
The pnputil add driver tag covers the use of the pnputil command-line tool in Windows 10 and 11 to install device drivers. Content under this tag focuses on backing up and restoring drivers using pnputil alongside DISM, particularly for scenarios like reinstalling Windows, replacing a storage drive, recovering from a failed driver update, or preparing for a clean deployment. The tagged thread provides a step-by-step tutorial for exporting third-party drivers from a working system and later restoring them with pnputil add driver, helping users avoid manually searching for chipset, network, audio, Bluetooth, printer, or touchpad drivers. This tag is relevant for intermediate users performing driver management tasks.

  1. Back Up and Restore Device Drivers with DISM and pnputil in Windows 10/11

    Back Up and Restore Device Drivers with DISM and pnputil in Windows 10/11 Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes When you reinstall Windows, replace a storage drive, recover from a failed driver update, or prepare for a clean Windows 10/11 deployment, having a local backup of your...
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