Re: how to find proper graphics card driver



Pieboystrawbery wrote:
I was wondering how to find the proper graphis card driver for my
computer.
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It varies a bit depending on the OS you are using.

For Windows XP you should have 'Control Panel' aa one of the choices, pick it.

On the bottom of that there should be an item called 'Performance and Maintenance' pick that.

At the bottom of that there should be 'System' pick that.

On 'System' there should be 'Hardware' pick that.

On 'Hardware' there should be 'Device Manager' on the top, pick that.

Under 'Device Manager' you will see a little + next to 'Display Adapters' click it.

It should now show the name of your video card. The manufacturer will have the right drivers on their web site.

If that doesn't work or you don't have the 'Control Panel' on your start menu you can get to 'Control Panel' by 'My Computer' and clicking 'System Information' in the upper left.
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