If it has been installed, updating overwrite-installing may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. In some cases, updating the graphics driver can resolve stability issues in Adobe applications.Ĭategory: Graphics Cards. Updating the graphics driver can resolve display issues in Adobe applications. Or, it sometimes requires you to enter the name and password of an administrator user account.
Note : To install the driver, the operating system sometimes requires you to select Continue or Allow. To identify the edition installed on the computer, see Determine whether your computer is running a bit or a bit edition of Windows kb When the download process is complete, double-click the installer file that you downloaded.įollow the onscreen instructions in the installer. Download the driver for the edition of Windows 8, 7, or Vista that runs on the computer.
Important : Most manufacturers provide different driver installers for bit editions of Windows 7 and Vista than for bit editions. However, Adobe recommends that you avoid installing 'beta' or other pre-release driver versions. Generally, Adobe recommends that you download the most recent driver version that is available. Note : The computer manufacturer's website is the recommended source of driver updates for notebooks and other portable computers.Ĭlick the link to download the driver installer. Note : You must have administrator access on the computer to run a driver installer.
Note : If you receive the message 'Do you want to allow DxDiag to check if your drivers are digitally signed? Otherwise, click No. Choose Start, type dxdiag in the Search text box, and then press Enter. In Windows 8, if you're in Metro mode, choose Desktop, then open the Search Charm, which is where you type in dxdiag. To identify the manufacturer and model of the computer's video adapter or chipset, use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool included with Windows 8, Windows 7, and Vista. For assistance with the installation of a graphics driver, contact the manufacturer of the computer or the manufacturer of the computer's video adapter. Disclaimer: Adobe does not support the installation of graphics drivers and provides the information in this document only as a courtesy. The graphics chipset is sometimes called an onboard, built-in, or integrated graphics controller or chipset.