How to Install an Updated Driver for My Video Card
Video card manufacturers create updated drivers for their cards, in order to fix bugs, add compatibility with new games and programs and solve device conflicts. If your video card does not work properly, updating the graphic drivers to the latest version solves many problems. Video card manufacturers generally provide the drivers in the support section on their websites, with a relatively straightforward installation process.
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Instructions
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Open a Web browser. Navigate to your video card manufacturer's website. If you are uncertain what video card you have on your system, you can check the model in the Device Manager. Click "Start," then "Control Panel." Click "System and Security" in Control Panel. Click "Administrative Tools," then "Computer Management." Click "Device Manager" in the Computer Management sidebar. Expand the "Display Adapters" entry in Device Manager. Your video card displays here, with the model and manufacturer.
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Navigate to the Support or Downloads section of your manufacturer's website. Choose your operating system, whether you're using a 32- or 64-bit operating system and your specific video card. Confirm your choices to search for updated drivers.
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Download the file to a location you can easily remember, such as your Downloads folder. Double-click the file once the download is complete. The exact installation steps change depending on the manufacturer from whom you've downloaded your graphics card drivers. Click "Next" through the installation windows, and follow any additional on-screen instructions to upgrade your graphics card drivers.
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Restart your computer if instructed to finish the installation.
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Tips & Warnings
If you continue to have issues with your graphics card, you may need to completely uninstall all graphics card drivers on your system, then attempt the upgrade.
