Many driver managers offer a "Free" or "Trial" version that allows you to scan your system and identify which drivers need updates. You can then manually download those drivers from the manufacturer's website (e.g., NVIDIA, Intel, or Dell).

Use dedicated tools like Intel Driver & Support Assistant or GeForce Experience , which are free and provided directly by the hardware creators. Conclusion

Modern versions of Windows (10 and 11) are excellent at managing drivers automatically through the "Optional Updates" section in your settings menu.

Create a "driver package" before you reinstall Windows, allowing you to restore all your hardware settings in one click.