Explain how to install a device. Include a definition of the term legacy device in your response.

What will be an ideal response?


To install a  device, you need to do the following: (1) Gather your original Windows 10 installation disc(s), the hardware device that you want to install, and the program download or discs that came with the device, if available. (2) Turn off your computer before you install an internal hardware device, such as a network card or a sound card, into your computer. For some external hardware devices, such as a USB flash drive, you don't need to turn off your computer; check your device for details. (3) Follow the manufacturer's instructions to plug in or attach the new device to your computer. (4) Turn on your computer if necessary. Windows tries to detect the new device and install the device drivers. If the device driver is not available on your computer, you are prompted to insert the Windows 8 installation DVD or the manufacturer discs that come with the device to the appropriate drive. If Windows still doesn't recognize the new hardware device, it might be an older hardware device, known as a legacy device, which is no longer compatible. Else, the device might not be plug-and-play compatible or it might not have installed correctly. To manually install the hardware device, you can use the Add a device Wizard in the Devices and Printers window, and then follow the wizard instructions.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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