Identify your GPU model (Windows: Device Manager → Display adapters; macOS: About This Mac; Linux: run `lspci | grep -i vga`).
Download the latest driver from the official source:
NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx
AMD: https://www.amd.com/en/support
Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html
Windows (recommended steps):
Disconnect from the internet (optional but recommended).
Download the driver installer.
Run the installer as Administrator.
Choose “Custom” (if available) → “Perform a clean installation” (optional).
Reboot when prompted.
Windows (Device Manager method):
Open Device Manager → Display adapters.
Right-click your GPU → Update driver.
Choose “Search automatically for drivers” or “Browse my computer” (if you downloaded the package).
Reboot if prompted.
Windows (Windows Update method):
Settings → Windows Update → Advanced options → Optional updates (or “View optional updates”).
Install any driver updates related to your GPU.
Reboot if prompted.
macOS:
Install the latest macOS updates via System Settings → General → Software Update.
Restart after installation.
Linux:
Use your distro’s driver manager (e.g., “Additional Drivers” in Ubuntu) and install the recommended proprietary driver.
Or follow your GPU vendor’s Linux install instructions from the official site.
Reboot after installation.
Verify the update:
Windows: Device Manager → Display adapters (confirm driver version) and/or NVIDIA/AMD control panel → System Information.
macOS: About This Mac (confirm macOS version) and check GPU info in System Information.
Linux: check driver version via vendor tools or `lspci` / system logs.
If issues occur:
Roll back the driver (Windows: Device Manager → Display adapters → Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver, if available).
Reinstall the previous version from the vendor’s download page.
Reboot.