Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Driver Update

Canon Drivers

The PowerShot ELPH 520 HS is a camera manufactured by Canon. Updated drivers can improve image quality and fix problems such as disabled settings in Device Manager, drop outs and glitches during Zoom and other performance issues. Our archive contains recent Windows 11 and Windows 10 drivers that match this device. Older operating systems like Windows 8 are also supported. This driver is highly rated (3.6 out of 5 stars) with over 407 downloads. Find the best version below that matches your operating system. The DriverGuide download archive is scanned regularly using the latest anti-virus and anti-malware software.

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Why Update Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Camera Drivers

Updating camera drivers is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and compatibility with your computer system. Here are some key reasons why you should keep your camera drivers up to date:

  1. Compatibility: Updated camera drivers ensure that your camera is compatible with the latest operating systems, software applications, and hardware components, preventing potential conflicts and issues.

  2. Performance improvements: Driver updates often include performance enhancements and optimizations that can improve your camera's overall speed, image quality, and functionality.

  3. Bug fixes: Manufacturers release driver updates to address known bugs, glitches, and issues, ensuring that your camera functions properly and reliably.

  4. New features: Updated drivers may introduce new features and capabilities that enhance your camera's functionality and user experience, such as improved low-light performance or additional shooting modes.

  5. Stability: By keeping your camera drivers up to date, you can minimize the risk of system crashes, freezes, and other stability issues that may occur due to outdated or incompatible drivers.

  6. Security: In some cases, driver updates may include security patches to address vulnerabilities, protecting your camera and computer system from potential exploits.

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How to Install Drivers

Once you download your new driver, then you need to install it. 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.

Install Drivers Manually With Device Manager

  • Open the Start menu and type "Device Manager" in the search bar. Click on Device Manager when it appears in the search results.

  • In the Device Manager window, locate the device for which you want to install or update the driver. You can find devices under their respective categories, such as Display adapters, Sound, Video and Game Controllers, or Network adapters.

  • Right-click on the device and select Update driver from the context menu.

  • In the next window, choose: Browse my computer for driver software

  • Click on the Browse button and navigate to the location where you saved the downloaded driver files. Select the appropriate driver file and click OK. Then, click Next to begin the installation process.

  • After the installation is complete, you may be prompted to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Save any open work and click Yes to restart your device.

  • Once your computer restarts, the newly installed or updated driver should be active, and your device should function properly with the latest driver software.

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Install Drivers Automatically

Many device drivers are not updated through the Microsoft Windows Update service. If you are having trouble finding the right driver, stop searching and fix driver problems faster with the Automatic Driver Update Utility. Automatic updates could save you hours of time.

The Driver Update Utility automatically finds, downloads and installs the right driver for your hardware and operating system. It will Update all of your drivers in just a few clicks, and even backup your drivers before making any changes.

  • Once you download and run the utility, it will check for out-of-date or missing drivers:

  • After finishing its analysis, the driver scanning tool will present a summary of outdated or missing drivers on your system. You'll then have the option to either update each driver separately or perform a bulk update of all required drivers simultaneously: Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Driver Update Utility Results

More Resources

If you have had recent crashes, power outages, viruses or other computer problems, it is likely that your drivers may have become damaged. Browse the list above to find the driver that matches your device hardware. To see more matches, use our custom driver search engine to find the exact driver.

Visit the Canon website for the latest drivers, or to find the best driver for your specific model and Windows version.

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