If you want to know how to backup drivers in Windows 11, read this post. There is a command line in cmd that makes it possible to download the drivers installed on the computer and another that makes it possible to import the drivers in Windows 11.
Knowing how to extract Windows 11 drivers can be quite helpful. For example, to have a backup and to be able to import and replace corrupted drivers whenever necessary, or when the device you want to install, a printer for example, is no longer supported by the brand manufacturer. In this second case, you must export the driver from a pc and import it into the new device.
In this post, we will guide you through the necessary steps to know how to extract driver files in Windows 11 and then import driver files in Windows 11.
How to copy drivers from a Windows 11 computer
To backup driver in Windows 11, follow the steps below:
- Open Search.
- Type cmd.
- Run as administrator.
4. Enter the command below:
dism /online /export-driver /destination:”C:\driversbackup“
- Wait for the driver export to complete successfully.
- Go to the C:\driversbackup path to find the downloaded drivers.
Tip: if you are going to install the drivers on another computer, or simply save them, it would be interesting to save all the folders on an external storage device.
After following the steps above, Windows 11 will back up the drivers without programs and save them in the folder you choose to be the destination.
How to Import Drivers on a Windows 11 Computer
Note: you should transfer the driver from one computer to another in whatever way is most convenient.
To install drivers on another computer via command prompt, follow the steps below:
- Open Search.
- Type cmd.
- Run as administrator.
4. Enter the command below:
pnputil /add-driver “path_to_backup_driver_folder*.inf” /subdirs /install /reboot
5. Wait for the driver import to complete successfully.
After following the steps above, you will be able to copy drivers from one computer to another in Windows 11.
Summary
Learn how to backup all drivers in Windows 11 via command prompt and restore corrupted ones whenever you need to.
So, follow the steps above and tell in the comments if you were able to backup drivers in Windows 11 via cmd.