Display/Monitor Driver Update & Download Guide
Fix issues and improve performance with the latest display/monitor drivers for your PC.
What is a Display/Monitor Driver?
A display monitor driver is essential software that allows your operating system to communicate with your display monitor hardware.
Without a proper display monitor driver, your display monitor device will not function correctly or at all.
Why update your display/monitor driver
Updating your display monitor driver ensures compatibility with the latest OS updates and improves stability.
Newer display monitor drivers often include bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Common display/monitor driver problems & symptoms
- Display/Monitor Driver completely missing from your device manager.
- Random crashes or disconnects related to display monitor devices.
- Poor performance or errors when using display monitor hardware.
- Code 43 or Code 10 errors in your device manager for display monitor.
- Inability to use advanced features of your display monitor device.
How to download & install display/monitor drivers on your PC & 11
Method 1: your system update tool. Go to Settings > your system update tool > Optional updates and install any pending display monitor driver updates.
Method 2: Manufacturer's Website. Visit the official support page for your hardware, download the latest display monitor driver, and install it.
Method 3: your device manager. Right-click the Start button, select your device manager, find your display monitor device, and select 'Update driver'.
How to fix display/monitor driver issues
1. Restart your PC to see if your operating system automatically fixes the display monitor driver.
2. Use the built-in diagnostics tool to detect display monitor hardware issues.
3. Rollback the display monitor driver if issues started after a recent update.
4. Reinstall the display monitor driver completely via your device manager.
Supported manufacturers & devices
- your OS vendor
- Intel
- AMD
- Realtek
- Generic Manufacturers
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix a missing display monitor driver?
If your display monitor driver is missing, use your system update tool or download the official driver from your manufacturer's website to reinstall it.
Where can I download the display monitor driver?
The safest place to download the display monitor driver is from the official support website of your computer or hardware manufacturer.
Why is my display monitor driver not working?
It might stop working due to a recent an OS update, file corruption, or hardware failure. Reinstalling the display monitor driver usually helps.
How do I update the display monitor driver on your PC?
Open your device manager, right-click your display monitor device, and choose 'Update driver'. Alternatively, use your system update tool.
What is the best display monitor driver?
The best display monitor driver is the official one provided by your hardware manufacturer, specifically designed for your exact device model.
Is it safe to use third-party display monitor driver updaters?
We recommend against using third-party driver updaters as they can install bloatware or incorrect display monitor drivers. Always stick to official sources.
Do I need to uninstall the old display monitor driver before installing a new one?
In most cases the installer handles this. For stubborn issues, uninstall the device in your device manager with "Delete the driver software" ticked before reinstalling.
How often should I update my display monitor driver?
Check for updates roughly once a quarter, or whenever you experience issues. There's no benefit to updating a working display monitor driver more often than that.