How to Reinstall Display Drivers

Keep your monitor working in optimal condition with the proper drivers.

Device drivers allow your computer to communicate with outside input and output devices that aren't a part of the motherboard, processor or RAM. Most modern operating systems include some basic drivers that will allow your computer to communicate with common I/O devices such as monitors, keyboards and mice. Occasionally, you may have to reinstall your display drivers if things aren't working quite properly. The process is very straightforward.

Things You'll Need

• Drivers CD for your computer

Instructions

1. Reboot your computer if you're not able to view anything on your monitor. This can sometimes happen if your display drivers have become corrupted.

2. During the boot process, press the f8 key repeatedly. A menu will appear, and select the option "boot in VGA mode." You should be able to boot into a low-res environment.

3. Once you are able to boot into Windows successfully, insert your CD into your computer. Follow the instructions that appear in the popup on screen.

References

• Playtool: How to boot into VGA mode