Graphics-driver updates can fix display problems, add support for newer software, and correct bugs. In Windows 10, start with Windows Update or the computer or graphics-chip manufacturer’s official driver package rather than a generic driver-updater utility.
Check Windows Update first
- Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Check for updates.
- Review optional driver updates if Windows offers them.
- Install the appropriate display driver and restart when required.
Use the manufacturer’s driver when needed
For NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel graphics, you can obtain a current compatible driver from the hardware maker. Laptop and prebuilt-PC owners should also check the computer manufacturer’s support page because some models use customized graphics packages.
Device Manager can search for a driver, but it does not guarantee that you will receive the newest package available from the manufacturer. Avoid downloading display drivers from unrelated driver-download sites.
A graphics-driver update does not change the fact that Microsoft’s standard free Windows 10 support ended in October 2025. Updating a graphics driver does not change that operating-system lifecycle, so compatible PCs should have a plan for a supported Windows release.
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