This wikiHow teaches you how to manually update your Windows computer's graphics card driver. Although graphics card drivers are usually updated when the computer installs a comprehensive update or patch, some third-party graphics cards do not always follow the switch well. If your graphics card is damaged or not working properly, you may need to install a new card. Unfortunately, the only way to update your Mac's graphics card is to update your computer's operating system.
Step
Part 1 of 2: Finding the Graphics Card Name
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu
Click the Windows logo that appears in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Step 2. Run the DXDIAG command
Type in dxdiag, then click the “ dxdiag ” purple and yellow at the top of the “Start” window.
Step 3. Click Yes when prompted
After that, Windows will determine the type of graphics card and open a new window.
The computer may be connected to the internet to match the graphics card and card information displayed on the product page
Step 4. Click the Display tab
It's a tab at the top of the window.
Step 5. Find the name of the graphics card
Check the text in the " Name " section in the upper-left corner of the window. The text is the name of the graphics card that the computer has recognized.
At this point, you can close the window
Part 2 of 2: Updating Graphics Card Driver
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu
Click the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of the screen.
You can also press Win+X keys to bring up the “Start” context menu and click “ Device Manager ” on the menu. If you are using this keyboard shortcut, skip the next step.
Step 2. Open the Device Manager program
Type in device manager, then click the option “ Device Manager ” that appears at the top of the “Start” window.
Step 3. Expand the "Display adapters" heading
Click icon
to the left of the title, or double-click it. You can see several options indented below it.
If this title has options with a monitor icon indented below it, the title has been expanded
Step 4. Select a graphics card
Click the title with the same name as the graphics card to select it.
Step 5. Click the "Update" button
It's a black square icon with a green arrow pointing up at the top of the Device Manager window.
Step 6. Click Search automatically for updated driver software
It's at the top of the pop-up window. After that, the computer will search for drivers for your graphics card.
If Device Manager reports that your computer is running on the latest version of the graphics card, you can click “ Search Windows Update ” to check the availability of system updates.
Step 7. Keep the graphics card updated
As long as an updated driver is available, Device Manager will download and install it automatically. You may be asked to confirm your selection or to skip some of the options displayed on the screen.
If you are using Windows Update, wait for the update to finish downloading, then install it when prompted. Usually this update also updates the components of the computer's operating system. Therefore, be patient if the update process takes a long time
Tips
- It's a good idea to update your computer's graphics card when you can't see images through certain applications, or menus and other interface elements remain on the screen after you move or close them. Graphics card updates can resolve issues with graphics and graphics.
- Most graphics cards are updated automatically through Windows Update. By enabling automatic updates, the graphics card will always have the latest version of the drivers.
