Choose from the above list of featured Hercules downloads. Click the "Download driver" button next to the matching model name, or select the green "Install the driver automatically" button for instant updates. After you complete your download, go to Step 2 below.
If your driver is not listed and you know the model name or number of your Hercules device, you can use it to search our driver archive for your Hercules device model. Simply type the model name and/or number into the search box and click the Search button. You may see different versions in the results. Choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Hercules. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically.
Hercules updates their drivers regularly. To get the latest Windows 11 driver, you may need to go to the Hercules website to find the driver for to your specific Windows version and device model.
To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.