With the help of a utility from Ashampoo software I downloaded a very large number of new Drivers for my old WXP which I had not used for four years DUE to illness.  They are now sitting in a Temporary folder, each with obscure numerical names which give no clue what they are for.  Do they get used automatically, or do I have to install them individually to each program / device or whatever.  If so how do I do this?  There are about 50 in total so it could be a major job!  I now have a W8.1 Tablet but I went to keep the XP going aswell, for a few more years.

Advice, PLEASE?

Clayto2Please do not install anything yet. You should not use a 3rd party utility to obtain drivers.

What is the make and model of your computer?Is there a problem with the computer that you are trying to fix?

If the computer is working fine for you as is I wouldn't bother with installing new drivers.Thanks for the comments.  I do have a current Driver problem with my new Windows 8.1 Tablet which is a Quantum View !0.1, only released in August last year.  I have acquired a slim external USB CD/DVD Drive so I can access my archive of Discs.  Unfortunately, it does not work.

The TroubleShooter says it is a problem with the Driver but it also says it is the BEST most up to date Driver available.  It also says 'the Driver could not be loaded because a previous version is still in memory (Code 38)'.  The Drive is a MatshitauJ-840D.  It is DETECTED and shows up in Device Manager where it responds to clicking by revealing the Properties Box, etc.

The light comes on but the tray does not open when the button is pressed so I have  not been able to try a disc in it. In the list of Devices it is shown as 'having a problem'.

I have consulted MS Help Desk (not much help there) and am just starting to discuss the issue with the supplier.  I can get a refund but I would much rather have the device working.

Any advice?

Clayto2Get the driver from the CD/DVD drive maker's site...
Re-boot after install...