A program that controls a hardware device. Drivers act like a translator between the device and programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver knows. These files usually have an extension of either .sys or .drv in the Microsoft world.
file that gives directions to the computer on how to use a device connected to the computer
a small utility program that acts as the interface between the operating system and a specific hardware device
A file that tells a computer how to communicate with a peripheral such as a CD-ROM drive or printer.
Actually a program which is called into play to regulate the functioning of the various larger components of your system such as sound and video. CD-ROM drive.
(programming) 1. The set of routines and data structures installed in the kernel that provide an interface between the kernel and a device. 2. In a stream, the driver provides the interface between peripheral hardware and the stream. A driver can also be a pseudo-driver, such as a multiplexor or log driver, which is not associated with a hardware device.
A module that forms the Stream end. It can be a device driver or a pseudo-device driver. It is a required component in STREAMS (except in STREAMS-based pipe mechanism), and physically identical to a module. It typically handles data transfer between the kernel and a device and does little or no processing of data.
A program that links a peripheral device or internal function to the operating system, and providing for activation of all device functions. Syn: device driver. Contrast with test driver.
A program that controls a device. Every device, whether printer, Ethernet adapter, mouse, keyboard, or sound card needs to have a driver installed. Drivers are usually included with the device when purchased.
An application program loaded on to the computer to operate (drive) a particular piece of hardware.
Kernel-mode code used either to control or emulate a hardware device.
Any sound-producing device.
A program that calls other programs.
A driver is a computer program that controls various devices such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.
A simulation program that replaces a program that should take care of the control and/or the calling of the test object.
(computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device
a computer program that enables a device, such as a keyboard, printer, or mouse, to work with your computer's operating system
a device-specific control program that enables a computer to work with a particular device, such as a printer or a disk drive
a file on a Windows-based personal computer that controls an internal or external devices such as video and sound cards
a file on a Windows-based personal computer that controls an internal or external device, such as a modem, video card, scanner or printer
a file that allows the Operating System to communicate with the particular piece of hardware
a file that allows your computer to talk to the printer
a file that contains the information a program needs to operate a peripheral
a file that is like a translation table
a file that tells your computer how to communicate with a piece of hardware like a modem or printer
a kind of computer program
a kind of program that extends the kernel's functionality in some way
a little program that controls a computer device
a little program that is usually provided by the manufacturer of a piece of hardware that enables Windows (or any other operating system) to use this particular piece of hardware properly
a part of the kernel program
a part of the kernel that controls a device, usually a peripheral
a piece of programming that helps Windows communicate with its parts
a piece of used by your computer to communicate with a particular PC Computer Parts - A Plain Talk About Computers Tips for choosing computer parts when buying or building a PC computer
a program designed to run your hardware
a programmed link between a computer and a device (camera, printer dock, photo printer, card reader, etc
a program or data file that runs, controls, or help controls a certain computer device
a program or dll that controls a device, eg a printer , CD-writer,
a program or dll that controls a device, e
a program that allows your computer to communicate properly with your printer and was probably included on a disk included with your printer
a program that controls or regulates another device (e
a program that gives directions to the computer for how to operate a device
a program that takes as input a DVI file (DVI files) and (usually) produces a file that can be sent to a typographic output device, called a printer for short
a program that tells your computer how to interact with a particular device
a program that translates 'general' commands from a user application (e
a program that would guide the user through the process of assembling the control descriptions, and insulate him/her from the mechanics of how the computer actually manages to draw the symbols
a program which is used to test drive (hence the name) other code that you have written
a routine program that links a device to a computer's operating system
a small file that helps the computer communicates with a certain hardware device
a small interface program which allows a computer to communicate with a peripheral device, such as a printer or a scanner
a small program that controls the electronic circuitry of the hardware, and enables it to communicate with the standardised architecture of the Linux operating system
a small program that helps your computer "talk" to your printer
a small program your computer uses to communicate with a hardware device, such as a modem
a specially written program which understands the operation of the device it interfaces to, such as a printer, video card, sound card or CD ROM drive
Small program that takes general commands from full programs and tells devices, such as keyboards, what to do.
Electronics which convert step and direction inputs to high power currents and voltages to drive a step motor. The step motor driver is analogous to the servomotor amplifier's logic.
A set of commands used to run a peripheral device, such as a monitor, printer, CD, or the like.
A switched electronic device housed in a computer that controls output state. For example, a driver controls how long a fuel injector remains open.
A program or piece of information that tells your computer that it has been installed with a piece of hardware or device, such as a sound card The driver interprets and processed the data going between the main computer and the device.
Part of the operating system that is responsible for the communication to hardware components.
The circuit used to convert logic command signals to the bias conditions needed to execute control of active devices.
A small program used by the operating system to control hardware such as a sound or video card. Often downloading the latest driver for a device from the manufacturer's website will improve its functionality. DVD(Digital Versatile Disk) A more advanced version of the standard CD which can hold far more information, now standard on most new PCs. Widely used for high-quality digital movies. DVD drives can usually also read ordinary CDs.
Electronic device which accepts step and direction signals and provides the high power currents and voltages to drive a stepper motor.
(Device Driver) A block of code tailored to control a specific hardware peripheral (i.e. video card, sound card)
Within a networking context, a device that mediates communication between a computer and a network adapter installed on that computer.
A progam which allows your computer to communicate with a peripheral device, such as a printer.
Software that sends instructions to a computer peripheral to tell it what to do. For example, your printer driver accepts print data from your word processor application and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this data. Together, the printer driver and printer utilities are referred to as "printer software". See also printer software.
A small program that allows the communication between the application program and a certain device, such as a printer or digital camera.
A piece of software which allows the operating system to support new hardware or to replace the default operating system drivers.
A small software program that links together the computer and its components and peripherals: printers, scanners and the monitor. The driver functions as a medium.
A program designed to interface a particular piece of hardware to an operating system or other software.
Software used to make computer peripherals such as video cards, printers, soundcards and scanners work with a particular type of computer.
The software layer between the hardware device and the operating system. Drivers tell the operation system or API what features a device has, and how to use them.
a piece of computer software that enables a computer to communicate with a peripheral device (such as a printer)
Special software to enable a computer's hardware to communicate with the computer's operating system.
Small program that acts as a communicator between two devices, or a device and a program.
A piece of software which enables a piece of hardware to work with a computer. Usually supplied with the hardware, but can often be downloaded from the vendor's website.
A small software program that controls specific device. Every device has its own driver, for example printer and modem. The driver software is not for the end user else it tells the computer how to interact with the specific device.
A driver is a piece of software that interprets what your computer is telling your printer, modem or other hardware allowing them to understand each other. Much like you would have an interpreter to assist with your understanding of someone talking to you in Spanish.
The software that communicates between a hardware peripheral and the rest of the system. Often called a device driver.
A program that controls a device. Every device, whether it be a printer, disk drive, or keyboard, must have a driver program. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with the operating system. For other devices, you may need to load a new driver when you connect the device to your computer. In DOS systems, drivers are files with a .SYS extension. In Windows environments, drivers often have a .DRV extension. A driver acts like a translator between the device and programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver knows. In contrast, most programs access devices by using generic commands. The driver, therefore, accepts generic commands from a program and then translates them into specialized commands for the device.
A small program that tells a PC how a peripheral works. Electronic mail (email, e-mail) - Messages sent from one computer to another. You can see email on the screen or print it out. loppy disk, floppy, diskette A cheap, removable disk used for storing or transferring information. It is floppy (soft) because it is plastic. See hard disk.
software that can control and run other software through its interface. Typical drivers simplify the task of running software through complex interactive interfaces.
software module allowing an application to communicate with specific devices.
A small program that works with a specific device or software. For example, a mouse requires a driver to operate. Drivers are often provided as a DLL file.
A driver is a piece of software that works with the OS to control a particular piece of hardware, like a printer or a scanner or a mouse or whatever.
A piece of software that tells the computer how to operate an external device, such as a printer, hard disk, CD-ROM drive, or scanner. For instance, you can't print unless you have a printer driver. Hard disk drivers are invisible files that are loaded into memory when you start the computer, while scanner drivers are usually plug-ins accessed from within a particular application.
Software that comes with a peripheral (in example: printer, scanner, camera, et cetera) that allows the peripheral to communicate with the computer.
Software for using a peripheral hardware device (such as a printer or scanner) that is attached to a computer.
Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. Many devices will not work properly if the correct device driver is not installed in the computer.
Software that works with your operating system to control a piece of hardware (e.g., monitor, printer). Malware installs bad drivers to steal data, record keystrokes, etc.
A software program that sends instructions to a computer peripheral, such as a printer, to tell it what to do. For example, your printer driver accepts print data from the WebTV console and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this data.
A piece of software that allows a hardware component and another piece of software to communicate back and forth. Drivers are usually written by hardware manufacturers. Most drivers are written to allow a hardware component and Windows 9x to communicate, allowing any Windows application to communicate with the component indirectly. The term "driver" has an expanded definition when used in conjunction with scanners. In addition to the meaning already stated, it means a software application that the user interacts with to control the operation of the scanner when importing an image.
A software program that helps a hardware device communicate with the operating system
An operating system component which allows the software to make use of a particular hardware device.
A software program that communicates with the computer to allow a device to work properly.
software that tells your computer how to use a piece of hardware that is connected to it, such as a printer.
A software component that enables an application to communicate with a hardware device.
Most computers are designed to work with optional devices like modems, disk drives, printers, cameras, and keyboards. A driver is a piece of software that translates the signals sent by the device into a set of signals that can be understood by the operating system. Most operating systems are designed to be modular, so these drivers can be added as an afterthought whenever a user connects a new device. They are usually designed to have a standard structure so other software will work with them. The driver for each mouse, for instance, translates the signals from the mouse into a standard description that includes the position of the mouse and its direction. Drivers are an important point of debate in the free software community because volunteers must often create the drivers. Most manufacturers write the drivers for Windows computers because these customers make up the bulk of their sales. The manufacturers often avoid creating drivers for Linux or BSD systems because they perceive the market to be small. Some manufacturers also cite the GNU GPL as an impediment because they feel that releasing the source code to their drivers publishes important competitive information. 1455
This is a software program that provides instructions to a computer on how to communicate with peripheral devices, such as printers or modems.
A software module that, under control of the processor, manages an I/O port to an external device, such as serial RS232C port to a modem.
A small piece of software that allows your PC to control another piece of computer equipment, such as a modem, printer or scanner.
A software program that allows software and hardware to communicate with each other. For example, print drivers allow your applications to communicate with your printers, tape drivers allow tape backup systems to receive network data from the backup program, and LAN drivers allow the network board to transfer data onto the network.
A software program that allows a computer to use and communicate with equipment or peripherals installed on the computer. For example, network interface cards (NICs) require drivers to allow the computer to communicate with the network through the NIC.
A piece of software that allows the system or an application to interact with (use) a particular piece of hardware. Generally speaking, drivers are written by the hardware manufacturer to work with a specific operating system using a standard interface specification defined by the operating system vendor (e.g. Microsoft). For convenience of the user, many such drivers are obtained from hardware vendors by the operating system vendor and packaged with the operating system. Also, the operating system vendor usually specifies how a driver needs to be packaged so that it can be installed using the driver installation process defined for the operating system. Some hardware manufacturers choose not to package their drivers this way, but rather provide their own, non-standard installation method. See also printer driver
Software that enables a computer to communicate with a specific client device, such as a printer.
Software that aids in the transfer of information between the computer and the peripheral controlled by the driver software program. In publishing, the most common drivers are printer drivers. Such as the Adobe postscript printer driver included with Adobe Acrobat 4.05 (Adobe .ps)
A software utility that helps the computer's operating system communicate with and operate an external device such as a scanner or image transport.
A signal source that generates an output strong enough to change logic levels of all devices (loads) attached to its net.
Software that lets a peripheral like a printer or scanner interact with your workstation or server.
Software that enables a device to be used on a computer.
A small piece of software that is installed into the operating system to allow it to use a specific device -- for example, the printer or network interface card (NIC).
A software module that provides a defined interface between a program and the hardware.
A software program that tells the computer how to interact with a peripheral device such as a printer or scanner. Sign up now Get 15 free prints See member benefits
A program routine that links a peripheral device, such as a mobile unit's radio card, to the computer system.
A driver, or device driver is a program that controls a particular type of device that is attached to your computer. There are device drivers for printers, displays, CD-ROM readers, diskette drives, and so on. When you buy an operating system, many device drivers are built into the product. However, if you later buy a new type of device that the operating system didn't anticipate, you'll have to install the new device driver. A device driver essentially converts the more general input/output instructions of the operating system to messages that the device type can understand. Source: Whatis.com
A software module which provides a defined interface between an application program and the firmware interface.
software included as part of a hardware kit, providing functions which allow an operating system to control the hardware device.
Software that allows printers, scanners and external drives to communicate with your computer.
Software that lets the computer communicate with hardware devices, such as a mouse, or other software.
also called a "device driver". A small segment of software that allows application software to take advantage of specialized hardware such as the advanced video modes as the advanced video modes of a video adapter.
Software that allows the computer to operate a monitor, printer or other device. New equipment usually comes with its own driver which you will need to install on the computer, but many devices are now recognized automatically by the operating system.
A software program that controls the action of a peripheral device not otherwise controlled by the operating system.
A driver is a program that controls a device; it acts as a translator between the device and programs that use the device.
A small subprogram that enables an application or operating system to communicate with, and control, a device attached to the computer. Drivers convert computer data into control operations for output devices (printer driver, monitor driver etc.) and convert control operations into data for input devices (mouse driver, keyboard driver etc.).
A low level software module that controls an input/output port or external device such as a keyboard or monitor. Driver are used to control wireless network interface cards, for example.
A set of software that contains instructions that allows the computer to communicate with its peripheral devices.
Software program that controls a piece of hardware or a peripheral
A software program that tells an operating system how to use a hardware device.
The small software code that the operating system uses to allow a device to function. Every device has a driver. Some are loaded automatically by the operating system; like those for hard drives, floppy drives, keyboards and monitors. Some must be manually added to the operating system; like those for netowork cards, or SCSI cards.
A software program that controls a physical or virtual device, such as a network card.
(or device driver)—a software program that translates commands between the operating system and a peripheral device like a CD-ROM drive.
A software routine which receives I/O requests from higher levels within the operating system and converts those requests to the protocol required by a specific hardware device such as a SCSI adapter.
The software that controls the communication between a computer and a device.
Software to enable you're a hardware peripheral to function in Windows.
A driver is a piece of software that controls or drives a hardware device such as a printer.
A program responsible for interfacing to a hardware device, i.e. device driver.
An electrical device that drives a step motor based on pulses from a controller / indexer / pulse generator. A driver translates the pulse train and energizes the appropriate step motor windings.
A software program that allows a computer system to communicate with other equipment. The driver manipulates the hardware in order to transmit data to the equipment.
A special piece of software that sits between Windows and a peripheral and translates the instructions from Windows into a form that the peripheral can understand. In DOS, before Windows 95 arrived, all drivers were loaded when the PC was first switched on from within the CONFIG.SYS file, which is why your screen flashes between text and graphics mode when you first switch on your PC and it loads Windows 95
A driver is a special program written for a specific device, such as a mouse or video card. The program contains special knowledge of the device, and helps other programs interact with it.
A file containing information the operating system needs to interact with a hardware device or software module. In the case of hardware, it is usually called a device driver.
1. A program (and possibly data files) that contains information needed to run a particular unit, such as a plotter, printer, port, or mouse. 2. A system or device that enables a functional unit to operate. 3. A circuit that increases the signal current for sending data over long cables or to many other circuits. 4. A circuit that sends small electronic signals to a device. 4. (IRM) Software that interacts with the operating system to control communications equipment and facilitate the transfer of information to and from the network. Examples, include software needed to support printers, a pointer device, and other hardware.
Software that tells the computer how to interact with a device, such as a printer, hard disk, CD-ROM drive or scanner. For instance, you can't print unless you have a printer driver installed.
Software that comes with a peripheral (e.g., printer, scanner, camera, etc.) that allows the peripheral to communicate with the PC.
The person who drives the rally car. Unlike other forms of motor racing, the driver does not know the course in advance, instead he or she must rely on their navigator to tell them where the road goes. - BOTTOM - CLOSE
A computer program used to control external devices or run other programs. CD-ROM drives, video disk players, and printers all require special driver programs to control them.
A unit of software that manages a specific piece of hardware. A driver written with the I/O Kit is an object that implements the appropriate I/O Kit abstractions for controlling that hardware. A driver can serve as a nub, but this is rare. See also "nub".
A driver is a program that interacts with a particular device or special (frequently optional) kind of software. The driver contains the special knowledge of the device or special software interface that programs using the driver do not.
The software that controls a peripheral device. For example, SQL*Net drivers provide a software interface between communication networks and Oracle software.
A (usually small) program that controls a piece of hardware, such as a printer, modem, speaker, terminal, etc.
A disk file that contains the information needed by a program to operate a device.
Software that comes with a peripheral. Drivers allow the peripheral to communicate with the laptop.
software designed to control data input/output and interface, the applications/OS and the device connected to the PC.
The software used for communication between the computer and printer.
A software utility designed to tell a computer how to operate an external device. For instance, to operate a printer or a scanner, a computer will need a specific driver.
A piece of software which tells the operating system how to interact with a particular piece of hardware.
Software that translates commands between the CPU and the disk hardware.
noun: the software that allows a peripheral device (camera, card reader, printer) to communicate with and transfer data to a computer
The part of a software program that converts commands from the application program into commands used by the printer. Also known as the printer driver.
set of instructions associated with a given piece of hardware, instructing the operating system how to interact with the hardware. This includes input and output formats.
Software that allows the peripheral to communicate with the PC. In effect, a print driver tells your operating system all it needs to know to operate your printer. This is a bigger issue than you might imagine. A few printers lack Mac support entirely, and a number of manufacturers take their time before offering drivers that are fully compatible with the latest version of Windows. This may shorten the useful life of your printer.
A piece of software that assists your computer in using a specific device, such as a printer or scanner. Buggy drivers cause the majority of problems with a computer.
A program with a simple menu for testing the constructors and methods of a class. The user selects which method to call via the menu, and the result of the operation is printed (often along with the current state of the object via the toString method).
A specific software that enables and controls the interaction of a device (e.g. a printer) with a computer program.
software which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or other software.
Code that takes Operating System commands and translates them into commands that a particular piece of hardware can understand.
Software that the operating system uses to control a specific piece of hardware. For example, before you can use a printer, you must first tell the computer it has the printer by loading the printer's drivers.
A software program that controls a device (mouse, printer, modem, camera etc). Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with the operating system. For other devices, you may need to install a new driver when you first connect the device to your computer, e.g. a webcam. See also Peripheral Device
A set of instructions and software that needs to be downloaded to a computer for certain network devices to work.
A software program which tells a computer how to operate devices connected to it, such as a digital camera when downloading images.
driver is the part of an operating system kernel that controls a particular device. Each device built into or plugged into a computer needs its own driver. Some drivers are built in to the kernel; others, called "kernel modules" may be loaded any time, without restarting the computer. Drivers for PC-Card devices, for example, are kernel modules.
A software program that allows the operating system (like DOS or OS/2) to work with a specific hardware device like a printer, a mouse, or trackball.
A software component that provides an interface between a piece of computer hardware and the operating system. It maps the proprietary functionality of the hardware component onto the standardised programmer interfaces understood by the operating system.
A circuit that is used to couple a low-current output to a relatively high current device. Technical term sometimes added to an IC's description to indicate that the IC's outputs can operate at higher current and/or voltage limits than a normal standard IC.
A software program that manipulates a device (such as a printer, keyboard, mouse, or hard drive). The driver accepts generic commands from a program and then translates them into specialized commands for the device.
A system program that allows the microprocessor to direct the operation of a peripheral device, such as a hard drive.
A type of software that enables communication between a computer and a peripheral device. Also known as device driver.
A software module that controls an input/output port or external device. Software or firmware that translates operating system requests (such as input/output requests) into a format that is recognizable by specific hardware, such as adapters.
A driver is software that works in conjunction with the particular hardware or device on your computer. Drivers are used for video displays, modems, hard-drives, mouse, and almost every device. If you have an old driver or an improper driver the device might not work properly or reliably.
a file on a computer which tells it how to communicate with an add-on piece of equipment (like a printer).
system software: A piece of software which controls communication between your Mac and some peripheral device. Drivers usually need to be in the same folder as the System in order to be used; under System 7 they live in the Extensions Folder inside the System Folder. The most common drivers are those needed for printing. Scanners, CD-ROM drives and removable media drives also require drivers.
A program that controls a device. Each device has its own set of commands that its driver understands, and can translate for other software like Windmill's Logger and Chart.
A set of commands used to run peripheral devices. For example, PRS files are drivers used to run the printer.
A program that controls (or drives) a device.
