If you are having trouble with a corrupted graphics card driver, there are several steps you can take to try and resolve the issue. Before attempting any of these steps, make sure that your computer has the latest update for your operating system and the latest version of the driver for your graphics card.
1. Run a System File Checker (SFC) Scan
System File Checker (SFC) scans are used to detect and repair corrupted Windows system files. To run an SFC scan on Windows, open the command prompt by pressing Win key + R and then type cmd.exe. At the command prompt, type sfc / scannow and press enter. This will initiate a system scan and any corrupted Windows files will be repaired.
2. Use the Device Manager to Uninstall and Re-Install the Driver
Open the device manager by pressing Win key + X and then selecting Device Manager. Then, find your graphics card in the list of devices and right-click on it. Select Uninstall from the options and check the box that says “Delete the driver software for this device”, if available. Then, restart your computer and allow Windows to install the default driver for the graphics card.
3. Uninstall/Reinstall Graphics Card Drivers Using DDU
Displaying Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is a third-party program that is used to completely uninstall and re-install graphics card drivers. This is useful if the corrupted driver has caused any problems with the installation process. To do this, download DDU and then run the program. Follow the instructions to uninstall the current driver, restart the computer and then reinstall the driver.
4. Update Graphics Card Drivers Manually
If the above methods do not solve the issue, you may need to update the driver manually. To do this, you need to visit the website of the manufacturer of your graphics card and download the latest driver for your specific model. Once the driver is downloaded, open Device Manager and select your graphics card. Right-click and select Update Driver. Then, select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the driver you downloaded.
5. Roll Back Graphics Card Drivers
If updating the graphics card driver doesn’t solve the issue, you can try rolling back the driver to an earlier version. To do this, right-click your graphics card in Device Manager and select Properties. Go to the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. If this option is not available, it means that no previous version of the driver exists.
Overall, it is important to keep your graphics card drivers up to date in order to ensure that your system performs at its best. Try the methods outlined above to fix a corrupted graphics card driver.