DRIVERQUERY Windows command

The Windows driverquery command is a powerful tool that allows users to retrieve detailed information about the drivers installed on their system. By utilizing this command, users can gather critical data such as driver name, type, version, date, and manufacturer. It provides a comprehensive overview of the drivers present on the computer, helping users troubleshoot driver-related issues, identify outdated drivers, and manage driver configurations effectively. With its simple yet potent functionality, driverquery is a valuable asset for both novice and advanced users seeking to optimize their Windows operating system’s driver environment.

DRIVERQUERY Syntax:

driverquery [/s Computer [/u Domain\User [/p Password]]] [/fo {TABLE | LIST | CSV}] [/nh] [/v]

Windows DRIVERQUERY Options:

Option	Description
/s Computer	Specifies the remote system to connect to.
/u Domain\User	Specifies the user context under which the command should execute.
/p Password	Specifies the password for the user context.
/fo	Specifies the format of the output: TABLE, LIST, or CSV.
/nh	Suppresses column header in the output.
/v	Specifies that the verbose information should be displayed.

DRIVERQUERY Parameters:

Parameter	Description
Computer	Specifies the remote computer for which to display driver information.
Domain\User	Specifies the domain and user name for the account to connect with.
Password	Specifies the password for the specified user account.

How to use DRIVERQUERY command:

Display a list of all drivers

driverquery

This command will display a list of all drivers installed on the system.

Display a list of drivers from a remote computer

driverquery /S RemoteComputer

Shows a list of drivers from a remote computer specified by “RemoteComputer”.

Display detailed information about a specific driver

driverquery /v /fo list /si Loc

Provides detailed information about a specific driver based on a location (Loc) with a specific output format (/fo list).

Filter drivers by a specific criteria

driverquery /fi "Description eq USB"

Filters drivers based on a specific criteria, in this case, the description containing the term “USB”.

Export driver information to a CSV file

driverquery /FO csv > driver_info.csv

Exports the driver information to a CSV file named “driver_info.csv”.

Display signed drivers only

driverquery /si

Lists only signed drivers installed on the system.

Show a list of drivers along with version and date

driverquery /v

Displays a list of drivers along with their version and installation date.

Display driver information in verbose mode

driverquery /si /v

Shows driver information in a verbose mode, including signature information.

Tip

When using the driverquery command in CMD, make sure to run the command with administrative privileges to ensure accurate results.

How do I use driverquery in CMD?

To use the driverquery command in CMD, execute the following command:

driverquery

How can I list all the drivers using driverquery?

You can list all the drivers by running the following command:

driverquery /v

How do I export driver information to a file with driverquery?

To export driver information to a file, use the following command syntax:

driverquery /FO csv > C:\drivers_info.csv

How can I get detailed information about a specific driver with driverquery?

To get detailed information about a specific driver, run the command with the specific driver name:

driverquery /si acpipmi.inf

How do I list third-party drivers using driverquery in CMD?

To list third-party drivers, execute the command as follows:

driverquery /fo table /v /nh | find "False"

How can I filter driver results by a specific criteria with driverquery?

To filter driver results by a specific criteria, use the following command structure:

driverquery /filter "/IMAGENAME eq drivername.sys"

How do I view a driver’s digital signature with driverquery?

To view a driver’s digital signature, run the command including the /si switch:

driverquery /si drivername.sys

How can I display only active drivers with driverquery?

To display only active drivers, use the following command:

driverquery /FO table /v | find "Running"

Applications of the DRIVERQUERY Command

• View a list of installed drivers
• Check the status of drivers (Running, Stopped, etc.)
• Verify the digital signature of drivers
• Troubleshoot driver-related issues
• Generate a report of all drivers for documentation or analysis purposes