- How to reset the driver settings
- How to find your video card model
- How to download and install a new driver
- How to uninstall the driver
How to reset the driver settings
Corrupted or wrong video card settings can affect the games performance and your computer's ability to display graphics correctly.
Follow these steps:
- Right-click on your desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Go to 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings.
- On the upper-right corner, click Restore Defaults.
- Click Yes.
How to find your video card model
- Press Windows + R.
- Write DxDiag and click OK.
- Click the Display tab.
- Your video card's name and manufacturer should appear.
How to download and install a new driver
- Visit Nvidia website.
- Select your video card name and your Operating System.
- Press the button Search.
- Download the driver.
- Open the *.exe you just downloaded and follow the displayed steps to install.
Should you have a laptop with a special driver provided by your manufacturer, check the laptop model on your manufacturer's Driver Support section.
How to uninstall the driver
Before updating the Driver, it's recommended to uninstall the previous version first. This also applies when removing an older graphics card and replacing it with a newer card.
Follow these steps:
- Go into your Control Panel
- Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon
- Select the NVIDIA Windows Display Drivers from the list of programs.
- Click Change/Remove or Add/Remove button.
- Confirm with Windows that you wish to continue with the uninstall
More information on AMD website.