Msi Device Driver Update

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Although Surface devices are typically automatically updated with the latest device drivers and firmware via Windows Update, sometimes it's necessary to download and install updates manually, such as during a Windows deployment.

Download MSI files

To update your Surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the Download Center, select the.msi file name that matches your Surface model and version of Windows. For example, to update a Surface Book 2 with build 15063 of Windows 10, choose SurfaceBook2Win100092.msi. Jul 24, 2016  Starting with Windows 10 build 14328, there's a new policy included that you can use to enable or disable to include drivers with Windows updates. This can be handy if you prefer to download and install your drivers from the device manufacturer instead. Starting with Windows 10 build 15002. Hi angeliccore, No, MSI does not have a dedicated driver update utility. Furthermore, updating drivers can be more tricky with MSI gaming notebooks that other notebooks like the ones you've used from HP, Dell, Acer and Lenovo.

To download MSI files, refer to the following Microsoft Support page:

  • Download drivers and firmware for Surface
    Installation files for administrative tools, drivers for accessories, and updates for Windows are also available for some devices.

Deploying MSI files

Driver and firmware updates for Surface devices consisting of all required cumulative updates are packaged in separate MSI files for specific versions of Windows 10.

The MSI file names contain useful information including the minimum supported Windows build number required to install the drivers and firmware. For example, to install the drivers contained in SurfaceBook_Win10_17763_19.080.2031.0.msi requires Windows 10 Fall Creators Update version 1709 or later installed on your Surface Book.

To view build numbers for each version, refer to Windows 10 release information.

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Surface MSI naming convention

Sturm ruger serial number lookup. Beginning in August 2019, MSI files use the following naming formula:

  • Product > Windows release > Windows build number > Version number > Revision of version number (typically zero).

Example:SurfacePro6_Win10_18362_19.073.44195_0.msi :

ProductWindows releaseBuildVersionRevision of version
SurfacePro6Win101836219.073.441950
Indicates key date and sequence information.Indicates release history of the update.
19: Signifies the year (2019).
073: Signifies the month (July) and week of the release (3).
44195: Signifies the minute of the month that the MSI file was created.
0: Signifies it's the first release of version 1907344195 and has not been re-released for any reason.

Legacy Surface MSI naming convention

Legacy MSI files prior to August 2019 followed the same overall naming formula but used a different method to derive the version number.

Example:SurfacePro6_Win10_16299_1900307_0.msi :

ProductWindows releaseBuildVersionRevision of version
SurfacePro6Win101629919003070
Indicates key date and sequence information.Indicates release history of the MSI file.
19: Signifies the year (2019)
003: Signifies that it’s the third release of 2019.
07: Signifies the product version number. (Surface Pro 6 is officially the seventh version of Surface Pro.)
0: Signifies it's the first release of version 1900307 and has not been re-released for any reason.

Look to the version number to determine the latest files that contain the most recent security updates. For example, you might need to install the newest file from the following list:

  • SurfacePro6_Win10_16299_1900307_0.msi
  • SurfacePro6_Win10_17134_1808507_3.msi
  • SurfacePro6_Win10_17763_1808707_3.msi

The first file — SurfacePro6_Win10_16299_1900307_0.msi — is the newest because its VERSION field has the newest build in 2019; the other files are from 2018.

Supported devices

Downloadable MSI files are available for Surface devices from Surface Pro 2 and later.

Note

There are no downloadable firmware or driver updates available for Surface devices with Windows RT, including Surface RT and Surface 2. Updates can only be applied using Windows Update.

For more information about deploying Surface drivers and firmware, refer to:

How to Update Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Tech Tip: Updating drivers manually requires some computer skills and patience. A faster and easier option is to use the Driver Update Utility for MSI to scan your system for free. The utility tells you which specific drivers are out-of-date for all of your devices.

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from a list of most popular MSI downloads. Click the download button next to the matching model name. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

If your driver is not listed and you know the model name or number of your MSI device, you can use it to search our driver archive for your MSI device model. Simply type the model name and/or number into the search box and click the Search button. You may see different versions in the results. Choose the best match for your PC and operating system.

If you don’t know the model name or number, you can start to narrow your search down by choosing which category of MSI device you have (such as Printer, Scanner, Video, Network, etc.). Start by selecting the correct category from our list of MSI Device Drivers by Category.

Need more help finding the right driver? You can request a driver and we will find it for you. We employ a team from around the world. They add hundreds of new drivers to our site every day.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for MSI. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically.

MSI updates their drivers regularly. To get the latest Windows 10 driver, you may need to go to MSI website to find the driver for to your specific Windows version and device model.

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Step 2 - Install Your Driver

After you download your new driver, then you have to install it. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

Msi Driver Update Tool

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 8.1 & Windows 10, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose 'All Apps' -> swipe or scroll right and choose 'Control Panel' (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install drivers using Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Msi Update Driver Check

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.

If you are having trouble installing your driver, you should use the Driver Update Utility for MSI. It is a software utility that automatically finds, downloads and installs the right driver for your system. You can even backup your drivers before making any changes, and revert back in case there were any problems.

Msi Drivers Download

Try it now to safely update all of your drivers in just a few clicks. Once you download and run the utility, it will scan for out-of-date or missing drivers:

Msi Device Driver Update Windows 10

When the scan is complete, the driver update utility will display a results page showing which drivers are missing or out-of-date. You can update individual drivers, or all of the necessary drivers with one click.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.