An outdated graphics driver can lead to tons of graphics issues. To get the most of your GPU and fix the issues once and for all, you need to keep your drivers up to date. So you’ve reinstalled the graphics driver, what next? How to prevent graphics issuesĪfter reinstalling drivers with DDU, Windows will download and install the generic graphics driver automatically. You can now check if the graphics issue persists. Once DDU purged the graphics driver, your PC should restart. On the right, select your device type and your GPU manufacturer.If you’re not sure, simply close the window. In the pop-up Option window, choose your preferences.Once your PC restarts, log in as you normally would and open DDU.On your keyboard, press the number 4 key to enter Safe Mode without internet access. You will see a list of different startup options.
(Note that you should now continue this tutorial on your phone/another computer.) Under Advanced startup, click Restart now. On your keyboard, press Win+I (the Windows logo key and the i key). Then open the folder and double click DDU.exe to extract the files. Once downloaded, unzip the file to your Desktop.If you’re planing to install a specific verison of graphics driver, make sure to download that installer first and install the driver offline after the reinstalltion.