Microsoft KB Archive/36463

Definition: Device Driver PSS ID Number: Q36463 Article last modified on 12-16-1988 PSS database name: PSS

MS-DOS

Device Driver

A device driver is a program that controls the interaction of your computer and devices, such as a printer or monitor. A device driver enables you to use devices with your computer. Device drivers are memory-resident programs that are generally loaded at startup time through commands in the CONFIG.SYS file.

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