How to Update a Dell Laptop Display Driver
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 8 Steps
Ready to give your Dell laptop a little boost? Let’s dive into updating those display drivers! It’s easier than you think, so roll up your sleeves and let’s get to it! If you run into any hiccups along the way, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair for some expert help!
Step 1
– First up, tap that Windows key and the R key together to bring up the Run Window!
Step 2
– In the run window, type ‘devmgmt.msc’, and smash that OK button!
Step 3
– The Device Manager window will show up looking like this. The items listed may differ a bit on your machine. Find the item named ‘Display Adapters’ and click on the arrow to the left that looks like this: >
Step 4
– Your display adapter name might be a bit different. Find the spot highlighted blue in the picture. Right-click on it, and from the menu, choose ‘Update Driver’—it should be the top option on the list.
Step 5
– Alright, when this window pops up, go ahead and click on ‘Browse my computer for driver software’.
Step 6
– Now, here’s the fun part! Scroll to the bottom and click on ‘Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.’ Easy peasy!
Step 7
Alright, here we go! Just follow the next step and your computer screen might go dark for a sec. Don’t sweat it, it’s all part of the update magic.
– The names of the items in this list might look a bit different on your computer. If you spot one called ‘Microsoft Basic Display Adapter’, go ahead and select that one, then hit next! If that option is playing hard to get, just choose the one with the oldest date in its name. You’ve got this!
Step 8
– Once the update is complete, you should be greeted with this screen. The software will be fully up to date, and those annoying colored and white lines on your screen? Gone for good!
Success!
