Why am I not able to install the driver device system? 
It can be frustrating when the installation of the device driver system doesn’t go as planned. In many cases, the situation is one that can be resolved readily enough, but in other cases, there’s just nothing that you can do to fix the problem.
Error Messages for Driver Device System Installation Errors
No matter which error message is generated when the installation of a device driver fails, it is a frustrating experience. Common error messages include:
- Driver not found
- Driver install error
- Driver problem
- Driver import error
Typical Scenario for Driver Device System Installation
Typically, the operating system on the computer searches for the driver for the device. Then, it imports the driver and installs it to the proper location after which it is loaded.
Typical Scenario for Driver Device System Installation Failure
When the installation of the driver fails, it is usually occurs because:
- The driver is missing entirely.
- The driver is incompatible with the operating system.
Missing Driver
Today’s plug-and-play devices have made computer users lazy. We simply plug a new device in and wait for it to load the drivers. However, there are a few devices that still require the user to place the installation CD into the drive in order to load the driver for the device. Check to see if maybe this is the problem.
Corrupted Drivers
In rare cases, the driver that has been included with the device is corrupted and therefore, it won’t load. If that might be the case, then the manufacturer of the device should be contacted and a replacement should be requested. You can often find driver downloads on the manufacturer’s Web site.
Incompatibility Issues with Device Drivers
In some cases, a particular device is not compatible with the operating system or other devices on the computer. When it isn’t compatible with the Operating system, the driver simply won’t load on the computer. Check the documentation for the device including the system requirements to determine if that is the problem. For example, a driver designed for Windows XP won’t necessarily work on a Vista computer.
Troubleshooting Failed Driver Installation on Vista
If you are using Windows Vista, you can check for helpful information on the failed driver installation by using the “Problem Reports and Solutions” which you will find in the Control Panel. Once you open it, look for information pertaining to the specific device that you are trying to install.
Troubleshooting Failed Driver Installation with Device Manager
You can access the “Device Manager” for information on the particular device driver that you are attempting to install. To do so:
- Select “Start.”
- Select “Control Panel.”
- Select “Performance and Maintenance.”
- Select “System.”
- Select “Hardware.”
- Select “Device Manager.”
