IntroductionFirst off, the graphics card driver is a software that controls a computer's graphics card, also known as GPU.
You might want to update you graphics card drivers for the following reasons:
- You want a better performance of your GPU
- Your current drivers don't support OpenGL 1.5
- You want your drivers to stay updated
Identifying your graphics card model1. Open up Run and type in "dxdiag"
- On Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, choose Start and Run
- On Windows 8, move your mouse to the upper right corner until and select Apps. Search "Run" and click on it in the results.
- On Windows 10, right click the Start button and select Run.
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2. From the upper tabs, select Display
Note! These pictures provided are only for my graphics card.
3. Note down or remember the name of your device
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Download and install a driver installerNote! You might require Administrator access!
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.
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2. Select Support or Drivers section
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3. Search for your model
4. Download your driver and run the installer file
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5. Follow the instructions on the installer
TroubleshootingIf you'll get a problem, let me know by PMing or leaving a reply.
Thanks for following my guide!
Let me know what's right and what's wrong, so I can learn from my mistakes.
Kaarel.