| Tool | Pros | Cons | |------|------|------| | | Built into Windows 10, no download needed. Supports /add-driver and /install . | Command-line only; less user-friendly for mass deployments. | | DevCon.exe | Advanced control over device state (enable/disable/restart). | Deprecated; no longer maintained by Microsoft. | | DriverStore Explorer | GUI tool to add/remove drivers from the Driver Store. | No silent command line support. |

: The most reliable way to get it is by downloading a legacy version of the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) 8.0 or earlier.

| Switch | Function | |--------|----------| | /Q | Quiet mode – No UI prompts (fully silent). | | /LM | Legacy mode – Force install unsigned drivers (use cautiously). | | /C | Copy files only; do not install. | | /D | Delete previously installed driver binaries before installing new ones. | | /F | Force install – Overwrite newer drivers if needed. | | /SH | Run in hardware-only mode (no software component). | | /LOG | Generate a detailed log file (e.g., /LOG "C:\log.txt" ). |