What should you do if a driver update causes instability?

If a driver update causes instability, rolling back the driver to the previous version is the most effective and straightforward solution. Drivers are essential pieces of software that allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices. When an update leads to problems such as crashes or performance degradation, restoring the previous driver version can resolve these issues.

This is because the previous version may have been more stable and better suited to work with the specific hardware configuration and the operating system in use. The rollback process typically involves accessing the device manager or settings where you can choose to revert to an earlier driver version that was previously functioning correctly, ensuring that the system remains operational and stable.

In contrast, ignoring the instability could lead to further complications and a poor user experience. Installing a different driver might not address the instability if the new driver remains incompatible or also has issues. Upgrading the operating system is often unnecessary and can introduce new complexities or problems; it should only be considered if it's relevant to resolving larger compatibility issues or is part of a regular maintenance schedule.