To update your graphics driver, you can follow these general steps:
Identify your graphics card: Determine the manufacturer and model of your graphics card. You can usually find this information in your computer's documentation, or you can check the manufacturer's website for details on how to identify your card.
Visit the manufacturer's website: Go to the website of the graphics card manufacturer. The two main manufacturers are NVIDIA (https://www.nvidia.com) and AMD (https://www.amd.com).
Locate the drivers section: Look for a section on the website dedicated to drivers or support. It's usually found in the "Downloads" or "Support" area.
Select your graphics card model: Locate the section where you can choose your specific graphics card model. This can usually be done by using drop-down menus or search functions.
Download the latest driver: Look for the latest version of the driver available for your graphics card model. Download the driver to a location on your computer where you can easily find it later.
Uninstall the old driver (optional): It's generally recommended to uninstall the old graphics driver before installing the new one, especially if you're experiencing issues. You can do this by going to "Device Manager" on Windows or "System Preferences" on macOS, locating your graphics card under the "Display Adapters" category, right-clicking on it, and selecting "Uninstall" or "Remove." Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
Install the new driver: Run the driver installer that you downloaded in Step 5. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the installer. It usually involves accepting the license agreement and choosing a destination folder for installation.
Restart your computer: After the driver installation is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.
Verify the driver update: Once your computer restarts, you can verify that the new driver is installed correctly. You can do this by opening the graphics card control panel (e.g., NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Radeon Settings) and checking for the updated driver version. Alternatively, you can also check the manufacturer's website for any verification tools they may provide.
It's worth noting that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on your operating system and graphics card manufacturer. Make sure to read any instructions provided on the manufacturer's website or driver installer to ensure a successful update.
