How to reset graphics drivers in windows 11

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If you are experiencing issues with the graphics on your computer, it is a good idea to check if the problem is related to the graphics driver. To do this in Windows 11, you can try resetting the driver.
This process can be as simple as restarting the driver or more involved, such as uninstalling and reinstalling the driver. Resetting the graphics driver may only take a few seconds, but if you need to reinstall it, the process may take longer and require more steps.

How to reset graphics drivers in windows 11

To reset your graphics drivers in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1.       Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.

2.       Select "Device Manager" from the menu.

3.       In the Device Manager, expand the category for Display adapters.

4.       Right-click on the graphics driver you want to reset and select "Uninstall device".

5.       In the confirmation window, check the box next to "Delete the driver software for this device" and click "Uninstall".

6.       Restart your computer.

7.       After the restart, Windows will automatically detect and install the default graphics driver.

Alternatively, you can use the built-in Windows troubleshooter to reset the graphics driver. To do this, follow these steps:

1.       Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.

2.       Go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot.

3.       Scroll down and select the "Graphics hardware" troubleshooter.

4.       Click "Run the troubleshooter" and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

Note: These steps will reset your graphics driver to the default version that was installed with Windows. If you have installed a custom driver from the manufacturer's website, you may need to reinstall it after resetting the driver.