How  to Update Graphic Drivers

Suppose your computer becomes slow while gaming, video editing, or everyday use, which is really annoying; outdated graphics drivers might be the reason. Keep your graphics drivers updated because graphics drivers are responsible for smooth graphics on your screen. Without graphic drivers, your display may look dim, flickering, or black screen.

  Displaying images, editing videos, or running games is affected badly when there is an issue with graphics drivers. In this blog, we will guide you on how to update graphic drivers step by step, covering both Windows 10 and Windows 11 with practical solutions for common issues.

Reasons  GPU drivers are not working?

It can usually happen when drivers are outdated, any antivirus interference, e.g, Avast, corrupted and incomplete installation, driver conflicts, or any hardware problems. These are the reasons that make GPU drivers malfunction. More details are given with solutions:

Outdated drivers

Sometimes, old drivers are not compatible with new games. This can cause crashes, poor performance, or missing features.

Solution : 

• Always download the drivers from the official sites of NVIDIA, AMD, etc
• Enable Windows Update to get automatic driver updates or update through the device manager.

Antivirus interference 

 An antivirus software tool, e.g, Avast, sometimes its security features may block or interfere with driver installation, causing a stop or incomplete installation.

Solution 

• When installing GPU drivers, disable your antivirus software temporarily so it cannot interfere with driver installation. When installation completes, then enable it.
• Always try to download driver updates from the manufacturer. It is quite a safe method.

Corrupted and Incomplete installation

Sometimes driver setup is interrupted or installation, e.g, if your PC restarts, crashes, or loses internet connection during installation, then it installer may stop midway.

Solution 

• Uninstall your current driver from Device Manager 
• To remove corrupted files, properly use the display driver  uninstaller 

Drivers conflict 

If previous drivers cannot be removed properly, they conflict with new drivers and cause errors.

Solution 

• Use Display Driver Uninstaller to remove drivers completely
• Reinstall the correct drivers for your graphics card.

Windows update glitches 

Sometimes windows automatically replaces GPU drivers, which already lack advanced features, causing compatibility issues.

 Solution 

• Roll back your drivers from Device Manager.
• Download the latest driver manually. 

Hardware problems

Sometimes drivers are not corrupted or outdated; the problem lies in hardware, such as overheating, loose connections, or physical damage to the graphics card.

Solution 

• Clean your PC properly of dust 
• Place the graphics card properly, or check the power cables
• Test the GPU with another system

Why is updating graphic drivers important?

Updating graphic drivers is important; it helps in : 

• Fixes bugs and compatibility issues
• Better gaming experience 
• Enhance security and stability
• For better display  

When to update Graphic drivers?

How can we know that our graphics drivers need updating? Here are some signs that show that you need to update your graphics drivers : 

• Screen resolution is incorrect
• Stripes flickering or a black screen display.
• Compatibility errors 
• Video playback issues
• Frequent crashes and freezes apps like Photoshop or Premiere.
• Games stuttering or freezing 
• Poor gaming performance or sudden screen flicker.

How do I update my graphics drivers? 

Three reliable methods are used for updating graphic drivers 

1. Through Windows updates
2. Using Device Manager 
3. From the manufacturer`s site 

Note: The most recommended and safest method is the manufacturer`s site.

How do you update  drivers in Windows 10/11 manually

If you are wondering how to update your graphics drivers? Here are three methods that are used in the updation of graphics drivers. Methods for updating drivers in Windows 10 or in 11 on pc are usually the same.

Update Graphic drivers through Windows updates 

It is the basic method in Windows 10 /11 for driver updates.

• Press win+I >open settings 
• In Windows 10, go to update and security> Windows Update and click on Check for updates 
• In Windows 11, click on Windows Update and click on Check for updates.

Update graphics drivers through the Manufacturer`s site 

• The safest way to install updates is directly from the GPU manufacturer's Site. Most recommended method because it is reliable, safe, and secure:

How to update drivers for NVIDIA Graphics drivers(GeForce) 

NVIDIA produces dedicated GPUs in the GeForce GTX/RTX series. These are widely used in gaming PCs, workstations, and laptops.

Drivers can be downloaded manually from NVIDIA's drivers downloads page or automatically updated using GeForce  Experience. 

Steps to download the GeForce NVIDIA Drivers are:

• Open a browser and visit the official page of NVIDIA www.nvidia.com  and click on it. You can also write download GeForce NVIDIA drivers in the browser.
• Click on the website and open it, then click on download 
• Once the Download is completed, follow the instructions to install GeForce Experience on your PC.

AMD provides drivers for the Radeon series of GPUs 

These drivers are grouped in the AMD Radeon software, which offers GPU tuning, recording, and streaming processes. These drivers are essential for

• Running games smoothly
• Improving performance in creative apps
• Fixing bugs and compatibility issues
• Ensuring stability with Windows updates 
• Steps to download AMD Radeon software ( Adrenalin Edition ).
• Visit the AMD drivers and support page.
• Choose the driver model or Ryzen processor with integrated graphics (APU)and download the latest model, and install it.

Intel Graphic drivers 

Intel provides graphics drivers mainly for integrated GPUs, which are found in most laptops and budget desktops. These drivers are crucial for Smooth video playback, light gaming, and apps that depend on integrated graphics. Steps to download Intel graphics drivers are:

• Use the Intel driver or the Intel download centre.
• It scans your system and automatically installs the latest compatible Intel drivers.

Update graphics driver through Device Manager 

• Steps to update graphic drivers through Device Manager: 
• Press Win + X, select Device Manager.
• Expand the display adapters from the options.
• Right-click on your GPU and click Update Drivers 
• Choose to search automatically for drivers  

How to update my graphics card drivers  in Windows 11

Graphics cards, GPUs, are the hardware that processes images, videos, or 3D graphics. Graphic card drivers allow the OS to communicate with the graphics card to optimize performance in games and for better screen performance.

Steps to update graphics card drivers are the same as i Windows 10.

• Use the device manager 
• Or download from the GPU manufacturer`s tools, i.e, NVIDIA GeForce Experience and AMD Adrenalin  

How to update video drivers in Windows 11

Graphic drivers are also called video drivers. Steps to update video drivers in Windows 11 are:

• Press Win +I, Open settings 
• Go to Windows Update> Advanced Options and click on Optional updates
• Install available video driver updates 

 How to update graphic drivers in Windows 7/8  

There are also three methods to update the graphics drivers in Windows 7/8

• Update through Device Manager
• Update through Windows Update 
• Update through the manufacturer`s site 

Update graphic drivers in Windows 7/8 via Device Manager

You can update graphic drivers in Windows 7/8. Here are the steps;

• In Windows 7, click on Start.
•  Type and enter Device Manager.
• In Windows 08, Press Windows +X, open Device Manager.
• Next step in  Windows 7/8 is to expand display adapters from the options, then right-click on the graphic driver, i.e, NVIDIA, Intel, etc.
• Click on update driver software. 
• Choose search automatically for updated driver software; it will install the drivers if available, and restart your PC.

Update graphic drivers in Windows 7/8 using Windows updates

You can update graphic drivers in Windows 7/8 using Windows updates.

• Open the Start menu, find and click on Control Panel
• Then select System and Security, then click on Check for updates 
• Check if there are any updates available, then click on install and restart your PC.

Update through the manufacturer`s site 

• Visit the official site of GPU, i.e, NVIDIA, Intel, or AMD Radeon 
• Choose window 7/8.
• Click on download.
• When the download is completed, follow the instructions to install them, then restart your PC.

 How can I Reinstall Graphic Drivers

Steps to reinstall the graphics drivers are;

• Go for a setting search and select  Device Manager 
• Expand display drivers. Right-click on the GPU, then click on properties, and then choose  Uninstall drivers
• Restart your PC, and Windows will automatically reinstall drives if available.

Conclusions 

If you want no disturbance in your video editing, gaming, or screen display, then you have to keep your graphics drivers updated because graphics drivers are responsible for smooth graphics in your screen. 

We provide all the methods to update graphics drivers in our blog. After applying our methods, you will be able to make your graphics drivers reliable, secure, and performing at their best. For the safest and secure impacts, always download drivers directly from their manufacturer`s site. Through Windows updates or the device manager are also good alternatives, but not always provide the latest version.