I recently downloaded Arduino IDE for the first time and got a bunch of prompts to install drivers. I clicked "no" and ticked the box to "never trust drivers from that company" (I'm on Windows 10 btw). Now I realize that I actually need some of those drivers, but I can no longer get the driver installation prompts (even when I reinstall Arduino IDE) because my system no longer "trusts" those drivers.
Does anyone know how to tell Windows 10 to trust certain drivers again?
If you're downloading software directly from a reputable company, it would be reasonable to expect that the necessary drivers and the software itself should be valid and compatible. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve such issues:
Verify Software and Drivers: Ensure that you are downloading both the program and the drivers from the official website of the company. Third-party sites can sometimes host outdated or modified versions.
Check Driver Signature: Modern operating systems often require drivers to be digitally signed. If the driver isn’t signed, the OS might block it from loading. You can disable driver signature enforcement temporarily to test if this is the issue, but it’s best to contact the company for a signed driver.
Compatibility: Make sure the drivers are compatible with your operating system version. Sometimes, drivers for older versions of Windows might not work on newer versions.
Update Drivers Manually: If the software installation doesn’t include the driver or fails to install it correctly, you can try installing the driver manually:
Windows: Use Device Manager to update the driver manually by pointing it to the downloaded driver files.
Mac: Use System Preferences to install any required kernel extensions manually.
Check for Dependencies: Some drivers may require additional software or frameworks (like .NET Framework on Windows) to be installed.
Reboot: After installing new drivers, always reboot your system to ensure they are loaded correctly.
Contact Support: If you continue to experience issues, reach out to the company's support team. They may have specific troubleshooting steps or newer driver versions.