How to force display driver in windows 10

Today we bring you the tutorial on how to force display controller. Why is it good to know these tricks? Mainly because laptop users may encounter difficulties in updating graphics and / or graphics card drivers… Especially with the error "The installed driver is not valid for this computer."

This is because some manufacturers block the use of generic drivers, implying that specific versions are ideal for their products. The problem with this practice is that the user can access only an older version of the video driver, as they do not get manufacturer-applied performance updates, fixes, and improvements in the software.

How to force display driver in Windows 10 step by step

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Before performing the update, create a restore point in Windows, if the update does not bring good results. It is also important to download and install the correct driver for your computer, taking into account not only the video card model, but the version of your operating system (Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10).

• Download the video driver that you want to apply to your computer. Browse the manufacturer's GPU website and download the appropriate driver. In the case of Intel, the driver will come in a compressed file. Do not unpack into a new folder, now open Windows Control Panel. Access to Device Manager. In the Manager list, find "Display adapters" and expand the field. Double-click on the video card. In the case of our example, the GTX 1070 graphics. In the window that opens, go to the "Driver" tab. Select the "Update driver" option. Select "Search driver software manually." In the new window, click "Browse" to find the new video driver. Browse through the folders to find the folder you unzipped in step 2. In the "graphics" folder, click OK and then click Next. Windows will start reading and installing the driver.

Then the update is complete. Don't be alarmed if the screen turns off flickers and takes time to come back. It is normal. For best performance, please try restarting your PC below. What do you think of our tutorial on how to force display driver in Windows 10 and Windows 8? Has it been practical for you? We want to know your opinion!

As always we recommend reading our tutorials for Windows and our guide to the best graphics cards on the market.