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Display Issues After Windows Update: 5 Ways to Fix Them
This error is usually associated with incompatible graphics drivers
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Updated onApril 22, 2024
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Many reported display issues after Windows Update, and this can be a problem and prevent you from performing everyday tasks on your PC.
Luckily, this issue can be solved, and in today’s guide, we will show you a couple of solutions you can use to fix this problem.
Why does my Windows 10 look different after the update?
How do I fix my screen after Windows Update?
1. Update drivers automatically
Things are always serious when it comes to drivers. We all know how many issues users had after the initial upgrade toWindows 10. Sadly, it looks like this trend continues with regular updates.
Now, most device drivers will work fine in their generic form or transferred from Windows 7 or 8, but just one faulty driver is enough to invoke a world of conundrums.
In case you are not sure about how to update your display driver, we strongly recommend doing it automatically with aspecialized driver updater.
2. Reinstall display drivers
3. Check GPU drivers
Depending on your GPU manufacturer, you need toupdate graphics driversby downloading the latest version from one of the following locations:
4. Check the default resolution
5. Perform a factory reset
This is how you can fix display issues after a Windows Update. In case the issues are still there, we have a great guide on how to fixscreen problems on Windows 10. For additional solutions, read our article onmonitor keeps going blackfor potential solutions.
Did we miss a solution that worked for you? If so, share it with us in the comment section.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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