Understanding Display Driver Issues
Display driver problems can cause various issues on your Windows 10 computer, including screen flickering, poor image quality, and system crashes. Fixing these issues is crucial for optimal performance and stability.
Updating Your Display Driver
One of the most effective ways to fix display driver issues is by updating it. Here’s how:
Press Windows key X and select “Device Manager”
Expand the “Display adapters” category
Right-click on your graphics card driver
Select “Update driver”
Choose “Search automatically for updated driver software”
If Windows doesn’t find a new driver, you can try visiting the manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) to download the latest driver manually.
Rolling Back the Driver
If updating doesn’t solve the problem, you can try rolling back to a previous version:
Open Device Manager
Expand “Display adapters”
Right-click on your graphics card and select “Properties”
Go to the “Driver” tab
Click “Roll Back Driver” if available
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Driver
Sometimes, a clean reinstall can resolve persistent issues:
Open Device Manager
Expand “Display adapters”
Right-click on your graphics card and select “Uninstall device”
Check the box for “Delete the driver software for this device”
Click “Uninstall” and restart your computer
Windows will automatically reinstall a generic driver upon restart. You can then install the latest driver from the manufacturer’s website.
Using Windows Update
Windows Update can sometimes provide updated display drivers:
Open Settings (Windows key I)
Go to “Update & Security”
Click “Check for updates”
Install any available updates, including optional ones
Troubleshooting in Safe Mode
If you’re having trouble accessing Windows normally, try these steps in Safe Mode:
Restart your PC and press F8 repeatedly before Windows loads
Select “Safe Mode with Networking”
Follow the previous steps to update, roll back, or reinstall your driver