Apple Inc. Thunderbolt driver download and installation

Thunderbolt is a Chipset hardware device. This driver was developed by Apple Inc.. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1547&CC_0880.

1. Manually install Apple Inc. Thunderbolt driver

1. Download the setup file for Apple Inc. Thunderbolt driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 5.0.0.0 dated 2012-08-28.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the updated driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver was not digitally signed.

This driver was rated with an average of 3.8 stars by 20906 users.

2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Apple Inc. Thunderbolt driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Apple Inc. Thunderbolt driver. Click on Update.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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