How Do I Update My Video Card for Windows Vista?

If you wish to update the video card that is installed in your Windows Vista computer, you really want to update the unit's device driver. This small program is the key to the way your video card operates--a driver upgrade can unlock new features and improve performance as well as fix issues that were present in the previous version of the driver. To update the video card in Windows Vista, you'll need to go through the device manager.

Instructions

1. Click "Start."

2. Right-click on "Computer."

3. Click "Properties."

4. Click "Device Manager."

5. Right-click on your video card.

6. Click "Properties."

7. Click "Driver."

8. Click "Update Driver." The Windows Vista Device Manager will connect to the Internet and download any device driver updates for your video card that are available. Once downloaded, the driver update will be automatically installed.

References

• Microsoft.com: Open Device Manager