Check your graphics card how to#
If you see the adapter listed only as Intel® HD Graphics without any numerical identifier, refer to How to Identify My Intel® Processor and once you have identified your processor visit our Product Specification Page (ARK) to manually search for your processor and verify its specifications. Check directly with your computer manufacturer to determine the graphics controller your computer uses so the proper driver can be installed. If you see the adapter listed as Microsoft Basic Display Adapter or Standard VGA adapter, then it means that Windows is working with the pre-loaded generic and basic video drivers. Note the graphics controller identifier listed.To find out the graphics card manufacturer and model using the Settings app, use these steps: Open Settings. Click Yes when prompted for permission from User Account Control. How to find out graphics card details using Settings.
Use the instructions in the methods below to identify the graphics controller in your computer (also known as a video card or graphics card) before installing a graphics driver.