Installing New Graphics Card Drivers
Most graphic cards have specific drivers that allow the card to be completely utilized. Without the specific graphic card drivers, you would not have access to the highest resolutions that the cards support, special 3D effects, Direct X support and many other graphic card features. Video card manufacturers also release driver updates frequently for bug and compatibility fixes, so if your graphics card is not functioning properly it may just need a driver update.
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Instructions
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Open your Web browser and navigate to the Web page of your video card manufacturer. Common video card manufacturers include ATI and Nvidia. If you have a computer that uses a built-in graphics card, check the computer or motherboard manufacturer website.
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Click the "Support," "Downloads" or "Drivers" link on the website. Select the appropriate graphics card driver by specifying your operating system, whether it is 32 or 64 bit and the graphics card model. Save this file in a location you can easily access.
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Double-click the driver once it has finished downloading. Click "Next" throughout the installation wizard, following any specific on-screen instructions as you install. While each manufacturer has its own installer, you usually only need to specify the installation location. Your computer monitor may turn off and on during the installation as the graphics driver installs. Restart your computer to complete the installation.
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