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You can use Driver Easy to scan your computer devices and identify wrong, missing or outdated drivers. You can also stop the process when it’s scanning your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To scan your devices with Driver Easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Run Driver Easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click the\u00a0Scan<\/strong> Now<\/strong> button.
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  3. Wait several seconds for the scanning process to complete.
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    If you want to stop the scanning process, click the STOP<\/strong> button. <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    After scanning, Driver Easy will display any outdated or missing drivers on your computer alongside those that are already up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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