If your video card driver is corrupted and you’re having trouble with your computer, there are some steps you can take to fix the issue.
Step 1: Check for Updates
The first step you should take when trying to repair a corrupted video card driver is to check for any updates. Your video card may have been updated since you last installed the driver, so a newer version could be available that’s better suited for your system. To check for updates, open up the device manager, find the driver in question, right-click it, and then select “Update Driver”. If there are new drivers available, follow the onscreen prompts to finish installation.
Step 2: Reinstall the Driver
If no updates were available, or if that did not solve the problem, the next step is to reinstall the driver. Open up the device manager, find the driver in question, right-click it, and then select “Uninstall”. After the driver has been removed, restart the computer and then reinstall the driver. Once the driver has been installed correctly, restart the computer again and see if the problem has been solved.
Step 3: Roll Back the Driver
If reinstalling the driver did not work, you can try rolling back the driver to the previous version. This will revert the driver back to the version which was previously working. To do this, open up the device manager, find the driver in question, right-click it, and then select “Properties”. Then select the “Driver” tab, click “Roll Back Driver” and follow the onscreen instructions.
Step 4: Obtain a New Driver
If you’re still having issues, the final option is to obtain a new driver. The best place to get the driver from is usually the manufacturer’s website, as they will provide up to date drivers specific to your machine. Sometimes they will also provide drivers that are compatible with older versions of Windows, so it’s worth checking out. Once you’ve downloaded the new driver, open up the device manager, right-click the driver in question and select “Update Driver”. Then select “Browse my computer for driver software” and choose the driver you just downloaded. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installation, and then restart the computer.
If none of these steps have solved the issue, then there may be something wrong with your hardware or operating system. In this case, it’s best to contact a professional who can diagnose and repair the problem.