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A Controller is driven on the software side by a driver; otherwise, the controller wouldn't be able to be used by software. Think of it this way- the Controller is the hardware device, The driver is the 'translator' between the controller and the operating system. For example, Windows all by itself cannot do anything with a IDE controller.
More commonly known as a driver, a device driver or hardware driver is a group of files that enable one or more hardware devices to communicate with the computer's operating system. Without drivers, the computer would not be able to send and receive data correctly to hardware devices, such as a printer.
If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device may not function properly, if at all. For Microsoft Windows users, a driver conflict or an error can be seen in the Device Manager. If problems or conflicts are encountered with a driver, the computer manufacturer or hardware manufacturer releases a driver update to fix the problems.
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- Full listing of computer drivers and help documents relating to drivers.
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