Windows 7 uses drivers to communicate to various hardware devices connected to your computer, including printers and scanners. Printer manufacturers provide drivers with their products, but also ...
When you install a new Plug & Play compatible device, Windows 7 checks the driver store first to see if an appropriate driver is available. If yes, installation proceeds immediately & automatically.
I've spent the last 3 days fighting this laptop. Policy is, install the company 'image' (I don't know what they changed in the ISO) on any new laptop, period. I get to the 'Setup is starting.....' and ...