The device may still work, but it will not function at its full potential. The Generic chipset driver can make minimalistic use of the important hardware components even though the PC fails to recognize them. Here, in this article, we’ve listed a few methods to fix this driver issue.
How to Fix Base System Device Driver Error?
This is a common device driver-related issue which can usually be solved by installing the respective drivers. The main issue is recognizing the correct drivers to install. The solutions below will show you how to detect the missing drivers and how to install them.
Manually Download Drivers
All computer manufacturers have a list of all drivers and support utility software listed on their official website. The website interface for different manufacturers may differ, but the general process is similar. Here’s how you manually download and update drivers for your PC:
Auto Update Drivers
You can directly check for updates from the device manager as well. But this option may not be completely reliable. It may or may not detect the drivers. If you want to be sure, you can manually download the drivers following the above steps. Nonetheless, follow these steps to automatically check for driver updates.
Update Windows
The windows update can also check for driver updates. While the device manager only checks for updates on your PC, Windows update will check for drivers online. These steps will guide you on how to update windows:
Install According to Hardware ID
You may not be able to see exactly what hardware’s driver is missing. But the hardware IDs are built into the hardware’s foundational codes, which Windows can read even if the drivers are corrupt. You can look up the hardware ID on the internet to know more about the device. Here are the steps to check hardware ID and update accordingly:
