How to Easily Update Your Graphics Drivers on Windows or Mac

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The easiest ways to update NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, & Mac graphics card drivers
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Updating your graphics driver can help resolve existing software problems and enhance your experience as a user. You can automatically update all your drivers on both Windows and Mac by performing a routine system update. You can also use the Device Manager on Windows to manually update your drivers. Additionally, you can use your graphics card's brand-specific app to update your drivers. This wikiHow article teaches you simple ways to update your graphics card drivers on Windows and Mac.

Things You Should Know

  • You can update your graphics drivers by performing a routine system update on both Windows and Mac.
  • On Windows, you can manually update your graphics drivers in Device Manager. Expand "Display adapters," right-click the driver, and select "Update driver."
  • You can also update NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics drivers using their respective apps.
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Updating Automatically in Windows

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  1. It's the icon that has the Windows logo in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. This displays the Start menu. On Windows, you can update all your hardware drivers—including your graphics driver—by performing a routine system update .
  2. This displays a list of options related to system updates.
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  3. This opens the Windows Update menu in the Settings menu. Windows will check if there are any system updates available.
  4. If any system updates are available, Windows will display the option to download and install all system updates. Allow several minutes for the updates to download and install.
  5. Many system updates require a system restart. If you are working on anything, be sure to save your progress. Then click Restart Now . Your system will restart. All your drivers are now up-to-date.
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Using Device Manager in Windows

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  1. This displays a context menu with a variety of system applications. In addition to automatically updating Windows, you can update your graphics drivers manually using Device Manager.
  2. It's in the context menu that appears when you right-click the Windows Start button. This opens Device Manager.
  3. Click the arrow pointing right next to "Display adapters." This displays a list of all your graphics drivers. You may have more than one.
  4. This displays a context menu for that driver.
  5. This displays two options for updating your driver.
  6. This will search for an available download. The device manager will list any available updates for the driver.
    • If Windows can't find an update for the driver on the internet, you can download the driver update from the manufacturer's website for your graphics card. Click Browse my computer for drivers in Device Manager instead of "Search Automatically." Select the folder containing your downloaded drivers and click Ok .
  7. This will begin updating the driver automatically. Your system may need to restart once the update is complete. [1]
    • Alternatively, you can click Uninstall Driver and then restart your computer. This will force Windows to search for and reinstall the latest drivers upon restarting.
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Updating NVIDIA Graphics Drivers

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  1. If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, you can use the NVIDIA GeForce Experience app to update your drivers. It has an icon resembling a green and black spiral shaped like an eye.
    • If you do not have the NVIDIA GeForce Experience app, download it from here .
    • You may need to log into the app. To do so, sign in with the username and password associated with your NVIDIA account. If you do not have an NVIDIA account, you can click one of the options to create an account using your Facebook, Google, or other accounts.
  2. It's the second tab at the top of the GeForce Experience app.
  3. It's in the upper-right corner. This will search for available updates and drivers.
  4. It's the green button on the right side. This begins downloading the driver update.
  5. The green button appears in the upper-right corner once the drivers are ready to install. This performs a quick installation of the recommended drivers.
    • Alternatively, you can click Custom Installation and select which components you want to install.
  6. You will be informed once the update is complete. Click Close to close the Window.
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Updating AMD Graphics Drivers

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  1. If you have an AMD graphics card, you can use the AMD auto-detect and install tool to automatically check your system and install the latest graphics drivers automatically. Use the following steps to download and install the AMD auto-detect and install tool:
  2. The auto-detect and install tool should launch automatically after the installation is complete. If it does not, you can open it by clicking the Windows Start menu and typing "AMD." Click the auto-detect and install tool. The application will automatically start scanning your system and checking for the latest updates to your drivers.
    • Alternatively, you can use the AMD Software: Adrenaline Edition app. Open the app and click Check for Updates in the upper-right corner. If an update is found, it will be installed automatically. [2]
  3. You can use the menu on the right to select Recommended for the latest stable drivers. Alternatively, you can select Optional for the latest updates or PRO if you use your AMD graphics card for commercial uses.
  4. The AMD auto-detect tool will display various chipset drivers that have an available update. Check the boxes next to the drivers you want to install. AMD recommends you leave all available updates checked.
  5. It's in the lower-right corner. This will install all available updates.
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Updating Intel Graphics Drivers

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  1. You can easily keep your Intel drivers up-to-date using the Intel Driver & Support Assistant. Use the following steps to download and install it:
  2. This will scan your system and display available updates in a web browser.
    • Alternatively, you will see a notification telling you what drivers need to be updated after the installation is complete.
  3. It's the blue button at the top of the list of available driver downloads. This will begin downloading the latest drivers.
  4. It's the blue button at the top of the page. This begins installing all available driver updates.
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Updating Graphics Drivers on Mac

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  1. It's in the menu bar in the upper-left corner. On a Mac, there is no option to install graphics driver updates manually. Instead, you can update your graphics driver by perform a routine system update .
  2. If you are using the latest macOS versions, click System Settings in the Apple menu. If you are using an older macOS version, click System Preferences instead.
  3. If you are using a newer version of macOS, click General at the top of the menu bar on the left.
  4. On newer macOS versions, it will be at the top of the menu on the right. On older versions of macOS, it will be one of the icons in the menu.
  5. This will begin updating your system software, including your graphics drivers.
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    How do I install updated drivers?
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    Try uninstalling them from the Control Panel's Programs menu. On Windows 10, they can also be uninstalled through Settings->Applications. If all else fails, you can use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to get rid of video drivers that won't normally uninstall. Note that DDU has to be run in Safe Mode, and only as a last resort.
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    Yes, your graphics manufacturer should have software available. For NVIDIA, you can use GeForce Experience. For Intel, Intel driver update utility.
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      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/update-drivers-manually-in-windows-ec62f46c-ff14-c91d-eead-d7126dc1f7b6
      2. ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/want-better-gpu-performance-update-your-nvidia-and-amd-drivers-now

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