When you buy a computer or video card, you receive a CD with drivers in the kit, but over time they become outdated, so they should be updated. Updating the video card driver has a positive effect not only on the operation of applications that use the video card, but also on the operation of the system as a whole. Timely update of the video driver will allow you to run the latest innovations in the gaming industry without any problems. Also fresh video drivers include innovations and patches for the flaws of past driver configurations.
It is necessary
System option to update drivers
Instructions
Step 1
If you do not have software that ensures that the latest drivers are downloaded to your computer, you can use an alternative method. This method is a little more complicated than updating through the program, where all devices will be updated with one click of a button. The method below is systemic.
Step 2
Click the Start menu - right-click on the My Computer icon - select Properties from the pop-up context menu.
Step 3
The System Properties window will open - go to the Hardware tab - click on the Device Manager button.
Step 4
In the window that opens, you will see a list of installed devices - click on the "+" sign next to the item "Display Adapters".
Step 5
Right click on your graphics card - click on Update Driver and the Hardware Update Wizard will launch.
Step 6
In the new window, click on the "Install from a list or specific location" button - click the "Next" button.
Step 7
Click Search for the best driver in these locations.
Step 8
Uncheck the box next to Search removable media.
Step 9
Check the box next to Include this location in the search.
Step 10
Specify the access path where the new drivers will be located - click the "OK" button.
Step 11
Click the Next button - then click Yes.
