The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is in the hands of major YouTubers and technology publications, running the latest notebook through its paces. From modularity, repairability, and battery life to performance and build quality, there’s a lot to love about this machine, but there’s one frustrating part that DIY buyers will have to deal with: manually downloading and installing the correct drivers. Not anymore, because Framework has addressed this annoyance, which other notebook brands have ignored for years.
A single executable helps install all drivers for Windows 11, with Framework saving tons of time for DIY buyers
Different notebook brands are too busy filling up the machines with bloat and adware, not to mention the dedicated control software that’s buggy or fails to work half the time. What we’ll appreciate about the YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips is how they’ve mentioned this Windows 11 quirk’s resolution. While it’s possible to download and store the necessary drivers the next time you reinstall the operating system, it’s a painstakingly long process.
Each driver has a separate executable that needs to be fired up separately, and oftentimes, the completion of that installation requires a system reboot. The obvious remedy that most people would suggest is letting Windows 11 handle the driver installation. While that’s possible, we’ve been down that road before, and it’s an excruciating experience.
There’s always a chance that incorrect drivers or two instances of the same driver are running, resulting in software conflicts, leading to erratic OS behavior, which eventually transpires into BSODs. Framework solves all these headaches with a single executable you can double-click to install all the drivers for you. No restarts required, no software conflicts happening, or any other progression roadblocks.
For everything that the Framework Laptop 13 Pro does right, enabling DIY buyers to experience a seamless Windows 11 installation wasn’t going to be at the top of our bucket list, but it honestly speaks volumes about how uninterested other companies are. With substantially larger budgets that enable bigger hardware and software engineering teams, it’s clearly not a monetary problem but a directional one. Hopefully, this lesson paves the way for other notebook brands to get their act together.
News Source: Linus Tech Tips
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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