Are there Windows 10 drivers for the W520?
The W520 is old enough (2011) that Windows 10 has drivers for all of its hardware included on the installation media. For anyone who isn’t, you can download them via Windows Update or by using the device drivers for Windows 8.1 from
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What is the latest driver for Lenovo W530?
But obviously different firmware on the laptop. The Lenovo support site for W530 provides an Optimus Nvidia/Intel driver package showing nVidia driver 425.91, release date 5 Sep 2019. I run my W530 BIOS in “discrete” mode and have been using retail nVidia drivers since ever.
What type of GPU does the Lenovo W520 use?
Here is a link to the announcement that Nvidia has dropped support for the Quadro 2000M GPU used in the W520: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3473
How to install a clean version of Windows 10?
Follow these instructions to install a clean version of Windows 10. Warning Back up anything you want to keep before you begin. Do not use this tool on any PC that has applications that you want to keep. Start the tool. Review and accept the License Terms. If you reject the License Terms, you will exit the tool. Choose what you want to keep.
When to update drivers for Lenovo ThinkPad W520?
If you didn’t get the free upgrade digital license, you need to buy one. From the Lenovo support page for the W520, the latest drivers are from 2015 for Windows 7 and 8.1. Update your drivers to the latest version before upgrading, if you haven’t already.
What is firmware update for Lenovo ThinkPad W520?
This battery firmware update utility fixes an issue where some batteries report an incorrect full charge capacity value. Due to this bug, the amount of power available for use is artificially low, reducing the amount of time the system can be used on battery power. Download Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Battery Firmware Update Utility v.1.16
What to do after a clean install of Windows 10?
After the clean installation is complete, if you are missing any drivers, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to download the latest device drivers. We also recommend that you visit your PC manufacturer’s website for updated drivers.
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 support Windows 7?
From the Lenovo support page for the W520, the latest drivers are from 2015 for Windows 7 and 8.1. Update your drivers to the latest version before upgrading, if you haven’t already. I found the drivers in the following link:
Is there a problem with Windows 10 1709?
The short answer is that there are issues with Windows 10 1709 and many of the older Quadro CPUs, and there’s no sign of these issues being fixed.