1. Check Device Manager:
The first step to troubleshoot a graphics card issue on Windows is to check the Device Manager. To open Device Manager, press the Windows Key + R, type “devmgmt.msc” into the box, and then press enter. In Device Manager, you should see a category labeled “Display Adapters”. If there are any exclamation points or question marks next to your graphics card, it means that the driver is not installed correctly.
2. Update the Graphics Card Driver:
Once you have checked Device Manager, the next step is to update the graphics card driver. To do this, visit the website of the graphics card manufacturer and look for the latest driver. Once you have downloaded the driver, install it on your computer. If you are using a laptop, make sure to download the correct driver for your model.
3. Run a System Scan:
Another way to troubleshoot a graphics card issue on Windows is to run a system scan. To do this, open the Windows Start menu, type “cmd”, and then press enter. In the command prompt, type “sfc /scannow” and then press enter. This will scan your system for any problems and repair them if necessary.
4. Test the Card in a Different Computer:
If you are still having issues with your graphics card, you may want to try testing it in a different computer. This will help you determine if the problem is with the card itself, or with your computer.
5. Use the Windows Troubleshooter:
If all else fails, you may want to use the Windows Troubleshooter to help diagnose the issue. To open the troubleshooter, press the Windows Key + R and type “msdt.exe –id DeviceDiag” into the box. This will open the Windows Troubleshooter and you can follow the instructions to diagnose the issue with your graphics card.
6. Reinstall Windows:
If none of these steps have helped you fix the issue with your graphics card, the last resort may be to reinstall Windows. To do this, you will need to back up all of your important data and then boot into the recovery environment. From here, you can choose to reinstall Windows and this should fix any problems with your graphics card.