Device Driver
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设备驱动程序
Device Driver · N/A · 设备驱动程序 · DRY-ver · driver · hardware driver · Operating Systems · hardware · kernel · devicesOperating Systemsdriver hardware driver/DRY-ver/
Also known as: driver, hardware driver
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
A device driver is software that lets the operating system communicate with a specific hardware device such as a printer, GPU, or network adapter.
Real-World Example
After plugging in a new webcam, Windows may install a driver so apps can access the camera feed.
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