How to Change the Application for Video Driver Settings

Video graphics cards attach to slots on the computer's motherboard.

Microsoft includes functions in Windows that help to control basic video driver settings, but the PC may offer advanced display capabilities beyond the operating system. Users can quickly and effortlessly change the resolution, brightness, color and orientation from the "Display" menu. Video card manufacturers, however, can include many more value-added functions and features in the device. Some of the those options include 3-D, television and rotational capabilities. You can change the video-card controlling application in Windows to potentially access additional settings.

Instructions

1. Click "Start." Type "Display" in the search box at the bottom of the "Start" menu. Press "Enter."

2. Click "Change Display Settings" in the left pane.

3. Click "Advanced Settings."

4. Click on the tab that lists the third-party developers of the video driver, such as the "Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile."

5. Click the "Graphics Properties" button to open an alternate application that controls settings for the video driver.

Tips & Warnings

• Alternatively, right-click on a blank area of the Windows desktop. Select "Graphics Properties" from the menu.

References

• Intel: Graphics -- How to Open the Intel Graphics Properties Windows
• Microsoft Windows: Video Cards -- Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

• Microsoft Windows: Getting the Best Display on Your Monitor
• Microsoft Windows: Ways to Improve Display Quality