What To Do When Graphics Card Is Not Working After Update?

Keeping your graphics drivers updated is always a wise decision. Updating the graphics driver provides the latest features and patches old bugs.

But updating can also introduce new issues. Sometimes the provided update can be buggy and lead to issues and this is very common.

When your Graphics card stops working after an update, then don’t panic as it can be solved with some easy solutions. Here I have shown how you can tackle this problem and solve it. So keep reading!

Fixing Graphics Card Not Working After Update Issue

When your graphics card is not working after an update, simply follow the solutions provided below to fix it.

Solution 1: Use A Previous System Point

One of the simplest ways to fix this issue is restoring a system restore point created prior to updating the driver. 

System restore points are saved states of the system that can be restored at any point. So, the state of your PC will go back to the point that the restore point was created. 

If you have a system restore point prior to the update, then here is how you can restore it:

1. Type Create a Restore Point in the Windows search bar and select the top result. This will open the System Properties.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click on the System Restore option.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Click on Next and select the restore point created prior to the update. Click on Next and follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.
   
   
   

Once you restore the old system point, the issue should be fixed. Now don’t update the graphics drivers unless an official fix for the issue is introduced.

Solution 2: Reset Graphics Drivers

If you don’t have a system restore point created prior to the update, then you can try resetting the graphics driver. 

Resetting the graphics driver can fix many issues associated with the graphics card, like stuttering, freezing, and even if it’s not getting detected. 

Resetting the graphics driver re-initializes it, which can solve the issue you are facing. You can learn how to reset the graphics driver from here.

Solution 3: Rollback Your Graphics Driver

If resetting the graphics driver also doesn’t help, then you can try roll backing the last update. It is quite clear that the last update was responsible for these issues, so rolling it back should fix the problem.

Here is how you can rollback the graphics driver:

1. Right-click on the Start menu and select the Device Manager option.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Expand the Display adapters section.
   
3. Right-click on the Graphics driver and select the Properties option.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Click on the Driver tab. Select the Roll Back Driver option. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
   
   
   

After the driver rolls back the last update, restart your PC and your graphics card should work again after the PC restarts.

Solution 4: Reinstall The Graphics Driver

If even roll backing doesn’t work, then try uninstalling the graphics driver. Here is how you can do it:

1. Open the Device Manager again and expand the Display Adapters.
2. Right-click on the graphics driver and select the Uninstall Device option.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. 

After the driver is uninstalled, restart your PC. Now you can install the driver using GeForce Experience or the Radeon software depending on the graphics card you are using.

Solution 5: Update Windows

If your Windows version is also outdated, then it can conflict with the latest version of the graphics driver, causing the graphics card to stop working. Update your Windows and see if it fixes this issue.

Here is how you can update your Windows:

1. Press the Windows + I keys to open Settings.
2. Click on the Update & Security option.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Select Windows Update from the left panel and click on Check for updates on the right pane.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Download and install the available updates and restart your PC.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]

Here I have answered some frequently asked questions regarding this topic. Hopefully, it will further clear your doubts.

1. How Do I Refresh My Graphics Card On Windows 10?

You can refresh your graphics card by resetting the Graphics driver, which is shown in solution 2. So, check that solution to learn how to refresh your graphics card on Windows 10.

2. Is It Safe To Update Graphics Driver?

Yes, it is perfectly safe to update your graphics drivers. It is even recommended to keep your drivers up to date to get access to the latest features and bug patches. 

However, sometimes an update can lead to issues but eventually, those issues are patched in the consecutive updates.

3. How Often Should I Update My Graphics Driver?

You should keep your graphics driver updated as frequently as you possibly can, especially if you plan on playing the latest games without issues. Otherwise, you can update the graphics drivers once a month and that should be enough.

Wrapping Up

So, there you have it. Follow the above solutions when your graphics driver is not working after an update. The above solutions should help your fix this issue. If you have any questions regarding this topic, ask us in the comment section.