Display Driver Update 

Display driver update refers to updating the software that controls and manages your computer's graphics card or integrated graphics chipset. Display drivers act as a bridge between your operating system and graphics hardware, enabling proper functioning and optimal performance of your display.

To update your display driver, you usually need to visit the manufacturer's website or use the software provided by them to download and install the latest version of the driver. Some operating systems, such as Windows, also provide built-in tools for automatic driver updates.

How do I update the display driver?

To update the display driver on your computer, follow these general steps:

1. Identify your current display driver version:

   • Right-click on the Start menu and select "Device Manager."

   • Expand the "Display adapters" category to see the installed display driver(s).

   • Note down the name of the driver and its version.

2. Visit the manufacturer's website:

   • Determine the manufacturer of your graphics card (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD, Intel).

   • Open a web browser and go to the manufacturer's official website.

3. Locate the latest driver:

   • Look for a section on the website related to driver downloads or support.

   • Find the appropriate section for your graphics card model and operating system (OS).

   • Look for the latest version of the display driver compatible with your system.

4. Download the driver:

   • Click on the download link or button for the latest display driver.

   • Choose the correct version for your OS (32-bit or 64-bit).

   • Save the driver file to a known location on your computer.

5. Uninstall the existing driver (optional but recommended):

   • Right-click on the Start menu and select "Device Manager."

   • Expand the "Display adapters" category.

   • Right-click on your graphics card driver and select "Uninstall device."

   • Check the box that says "Delete the driver software for this device" (if available) and click "Uninstall."

   • Restart your computer.

6. Install the new driver:

   • Locate the downloaded driver file from step 4.

   • Double-click the file to start the installation wizard.

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

   • Restart your computer if prompted to complete the installation.

7. Verify the driver update:

   • After your computer restarts, right-click on the desktop and select "Display settings" or "Graphics properties."

   • Navigate to the "Display" or "Adapter" tab to confirm that the new driver version is displayed.

Reinstall the device driver: display driver update

To reinstall the display driver on your computer, you can follow all the steps below:

1. Open Device Manager:

   • Right-click on the Start menu and select "Device Manager".

2. Locate the display adapter:

   • Expand the "Display adapters" category to view the installed display drivers.

   • Right-click on the display adapter driver that you want to reinstall.

3. Uninstall the driver:

   • In the context menu, click "Uninstall device".

   • Check the box that says "Remove driver software for this device" (if available) and click "Uninstall".

   • If you have multiple display drivers listed, repeat this step for each one.

4. Restart your computer:

   • After uninstalling the driver, restart your computer.

   • This allows Windows to install a default driver for the display adapter.

5. Download the latest drivers (optional):

   • If you want to install the latest driver provided by the manufacturer, visit their official website.

   • Find the appropriate driver for your graphics card model and operating system.

   • Download the driver to a known location on your computer.

6. Install Driver:

   • After restarting your computer, Windows should automatically install the original display driver.

   • If you downloaded a specific driver in Step 5, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation wizard.

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

   • Restart your computer when prompted.

7. Verify Driver Installation:

   • After your computer restarts, right-click on the desktop and select "Display Settings" or "Graphics Properties".

   • Navigate to the "Display" or "Adapter" tab to confirm that the new driver is installed.

Display Driver Update: Manually & Automatically

To update your display driver, you can do it manually or automatically. Here are the steps for both methods:

Impotant Note: Automatic driver updates may not always provide the latest version available from the manufacturer, as they rely on the operating system's update mechanism. If you need the most up-to-date driver, manual installation is generally the best option.