How to Update Graphics Driver or Add a Legacy Display Adapter in Windows

Introduction

This guide shows you how to update your graphics driver or manually add a legacy display adapter in Windows using Device Manager. It is especially useful if your system does not recognize your display adapter.

Basic Method (Recommended)

• Step 1: Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
• Step 2: In Device Manager, click on the Action tab.
• Step 3: Choose Add Legacy Hardware from the drop-down menu, which opens the Add Hardware Wizard.
• Step 4: Proceed by selecting the option to install the hardware manually and click Next.
• Step 5: Select Display Adapter from the list and click Next.
• Step 6: Choose your display adapter model or use Have Disk to browse to your driver's folder.
• Step 7: Complete the installation and restart your computer.

Advanced Method

• Download Drivers: If the basic method fails, download the correct driver from the manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel).
• Install Driver:
  • Extract and find the path of the downloaded driver.
  • In Device Manager, right-click the Microsoft Generic Display Adapter.
  • Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software.
  • Paste the driver's full path after clicking Have Disk.
  • Select your graphics driver model and click Next.
• Completion: Follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation and restart your computer.

Final Notes

• Ensure computer restart post installation.
• Direct downloads from manufacturer's site may be necessary to get specific drivers.

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