How do I Tell If I Need a New NVIDIA Video Driver?

Keeping your graphics card drivers updated with the most current versions is an important computer maintenance task, especially if you are a gaming enthusiast. Without the most recently updated drivers, some games may not work correctly, exhibiting glitches, crashes and other errors. To prevent this from happening with your NVIDIA graphics card, check your currently installed drivers, then install any updates if necessary.

Instructions

1. Determine the version of the drivers you are currently using. Right-click on your computer's desktop, then click "NVIDIA Control Panel."

2. Click "Help" at the top of the screen, then click "System Information." Under the "Display" tab, the model of your graphics card is displayed on the left. On the right is a list of information about the card. Make a note of the number next to "Driver version," then close the NVIDIA Control Panel.

3. Go to the NVIDIA website, then click "Download Drivers" at the top of the page. Select your card's type, series, specific name, operating system and language. Click "Search."

4. View the latest update version that is displayed. If this update is a higher number than the one you are currently running, click "Download" and install the update.

References

• NVIDIA: Driver Downloads
• NVIDIA: Driver Help