A missing or broken Lenovo driver can take out Wi-Fi, sound, Bluetooth, the camera, graphics, the touchpad, or a dock. Start with Lenovo's own update tools, then use Windows Update or Device Manager when the problem is tied to one device. Here's the cleanest order to update Lenovo drivers and undo updates that cause trouble.
Start with Lenovo Vantage
Open Microsoft Store on your Lenovo PC. Search for Lenovo Vantage. Select Get or Install.
Open Lenovo Vantage after it installs. Go to System Update. Choose Check for Updates.
Install all updates, or select the Lenovo driver and BIOS updates you want. Restart when prompted. Use Vantage first on consumer Lenovo PCs because it is the simplest Lenovo driver update tool for most people.
Use Lenovo Support when Vantage misses something
Lenovo Support is the best next stop when you need a browser-based scan or your exact model page. Go to Lenovo Support and choose PC. Select Detect Product, or enter your serial number or model.
Open Drivers & Software. Choose Automatic Update, then select Scan Now. Select Start Scan, then read and agree to the Lenovo Service Bridge Terms and Conditions and the Lenovo Privacy Statement.
Install Lenovo Service Bridge when prompted. Then return to the scan and install the updates Lenovo offers. Restart the PC when the installer asks you to.
Download a specific Lenovo driver manually
Manual downloads apply when one part of the PC is failing, such as audio, camera, touchpad, Wi-Fi, graphics, a dock, or a monitor INF. Use this route when the automatic scan does not find the update you need.
Go to Lenovo Support, choose PC, then use Detect Product or View PC Support to open your product page. Open Drivers & Software. Choose Manual Update or Select Drivers.
Select your operating system and the matching driver category. Choose Download. Run the downloaded Lenovo driver installer. Restart if the installer prompts you.
Let Windows Update handle recommended drivers
Windows regularly checks Windows Update and automatically downloads newer recommended drivers when Microsoft offers them for your device. To check manually, open Start > Settings > Windows Update and choose Check for updates.
For optional Windows 11 driver updates, open Start > Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options, turn Receive updates for other Microsoft products on, then go to Additional options > Optional updates > Driver updates. Select the drivers you want, choose Download and install, and restart.
Free Windows 10 update support ended on October 14, 2025, so Windows 11 is the path to be on for ongoing consumer driver updates. Microsoft still documents the Windows 10 route if that is what you are running: open Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced options, turn Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows on.
Then go back to Windows Update and choose Check for updates, select View optional updates when it appears, pick the driver updates you want, and choose Download and install.
Fix one broken device in Device Manager
When a single device stops working after an update, check its driver first. A bad, missing, or mismatched driver for that device is exactly what Device Manager is built to update, roll back, or reinstall.
Right-click Start and open Device Manager. You can also press Windows key + X and select Device Manager. Expand the device category.
Right-click the problem device and choose Update driver. Select Search automatically for updated driver software. Close the window when it finishes, then restart if Windows prompts you.
When you already downloaded a Lenovo driver folder, choose Browse my computer for drivers instead. Select Browse, point Windows to the extracted Lenovo driver folder, choose OK, then select Next.
Undo a driver update that caused trouble
When a device worked before the latest update, roll it back or reinstall it before chasing more downloads.
- 1.Right-click Start, open Device Manager, and expand the device category.
- 2.Right-click the problem device and choose Properties.
- 3.Open the Driver tab, choose Roll Back Driver, pick a reason, and select Yes.
- 4.Restart the PC if Windows asks you to.
- 5.If rollback is unavailable, right-click the device, choose Uninstall device, select Uninstall, and restart so Windows can reinstall the driver.
Remove a bad driver package or Windows update
Open Device Manager from Windows Search. Choose View, then select Show hidden devices. Expand the device type.
Right-click the device and choose Uninstall device. In Confirm Device Removal, select Delete the driver software for this device when that option appears. Choose OK and restart if needed.
If a recent Windows update clearly triggered the problem, open Start > Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates, select the update, and choose Uninstall. Use this only when the timing is obvious, because not every Windows update can be removed.
Update graphics and chipset drivers carefully
On a Lenovo PC, check Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Support for the graphics and chipset driver first. Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD all publish generic reference drivers and all three point owners of OEM systems back to the system maker for the validated package, so use the component vendor tools below when Lenovo has nothing newer or you knowingly want the reference driver.
For Intel hardware in a Lenovo PC, Intel Driver & Support Assistant is an optional source of generic Intel updates for Intel graphics, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
Intel says the tool offers generic Intel drivers only and tells owners of OEM laptops and tablets to go to the system manufacturer for customized drivers, and it warns that an Intel graphics driver may overwrite your computer maker's customizations, so take Lenovo's package when Lenovo publishes one.
Intel also lists chipset drivers among the items the tool does not offer, so get the chipset driver from Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Support rather than from Intel. If you do use the tool, install it from Intel, open Visit Support Assistant, review available updates, then download and install the ones you choose.
For NVIDIA graphics, use NVIDIA App > Drivers, choose Game Ready Driver or Studio Driver when offered, then select Download and use Express installation or Custom installation. Use NVIDIA App instead of GeForce Experience, which NVIDIA no longer supports.
On a Lenovo laptop, check Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Support first: NVIDIA says Game Ready and Studio drivers can be installed on supported notebook GPUs but that the notebook maker provides the certified driver for your specific model, and it recommends checking with your notebook OEM for recommended updates. Use NVIDIA App or a direct NVIDIA download when Lenovo has no newer driver or you specifically want NVIDIA's reference driver.
If NVIDIA App driver installation fails, download the latest driver from NVIDIA Driver Downloads, close open apps, run the installer, choose NVIDIA Graphics Driver, then use Custom (Advanced) and Perform a clean installation.
For AMD Radeon graphics or Ryzen chipsets, take Lenovo's driver first on a Lenovo laptop or all-in-one. AMD calls Adrenalin Edition a notebook reference driver with limited support for system vendor specific features and recommends the OEM-provided drivers that are customized and validated for your system.
When Lenovo has nothing newer, or you want the reference driver, use AMD's Windows 10 and Windows 11 auto-detect tool or open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition and use its driver update area, and go back to Lenovo's package if anything misbehaves. For Realtek audio on Lenovo PCs, use Lenovo Support instead of generic Realtek downloads because Realtek says generic drivers may lack system maker customizations.
When recovery is the only fix
Recovery applies when Windows will not boot normally after an update or driver damage is too severe for a normal reinstall. Start with the repair path that keeps your files before using a full factory image restore.
If the PC cannot start normally after an update, use Windows Recovery Environment and open Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Uninstall Updates > Uninstall latest quality update. On Lenovo IdeaPad and Yoga models with a Novo button or pinhole, power off the PC, press the Novo button with a paper clip tip, then choose Novo Button Menu > System Recovery > Troubleshoot > Reset this PC > Keep my files and follow the on-screen guide.
On documented Yoga Book Windows models, power off the device, press the Power button and Volume up button at the same time, then use NOVO menu > System Recovery. For eligible Lenovo PCs, Lenovo Digital Download Recovery Service can create a Lenovo USB Recovery key that restores the Lenovo Windows image and drivers. Use that as a last resort when the normal update, rollback, uninstall, and recovery options do not get the PC working again.
For work or school Lenovo PCs, driver and BIOS updates may be controlled by IT through Commercial Vantage, Lenovo System Update, Update Retriever, Thin Installer, Lenovo Patch, Intune, Windows Autopatch, or Windows Update policy. Ask your organization before installing drivers manually, because policy can block or replace the update path you see at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Lenovo driver update method for most people?
Use Lenovo Vantage first on a consumer Lenovo Windows PC. Open Lenovo Vantage, go to System Update, check for updates, install the selected updates, and restart when prompted.
Do I need Lenovo Service Bridge?
You need Lenovo Service Bridge when Lenovo Support asks for it during automatic product detection or driver scanning in a browser. It helps Lenovo Support identify your PC and scan for model-specific updates.
Should I use Windows Update or Lenovo Support for Lenovo drivers?
Use Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Support for Lenovo-specific driver packages. Use Windows Update for recommended drivers and optional Windows 11 driver updates that Microsoft offers for your device.
What should I do if a Lenovo driver update breaks sound, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth?
Open Device Manager, find the affected device, and use Roll Back Driver when it is available. If rollback is not available, uninstall the device and restart so Windows can reinstall the driver.