i try to install in game...but an error comes out....how do i update a video card?
2006-09-02 19:13:53 · 7 answers · asked by LAROCA 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
First step is to determine who made the card and what model and type it is. Simplest way to do that is to:
Click start on task bar and open the "run" program.
Next type "dxdiag" w/o the quotations and hit enter.
if it asks you if you want to "check for digital signatures" just click yes it will not affect your machine.
When the system information appears select the display tab.
You should see the manufacturer, make, and type of card.
Find their web page and look for driver updates for that particular card.
2006-09-02 19:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by Big D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the error. if it is a driver error, then your card driver is probably corrupted and you just need to replace it. however, it the video card is kind of old and the game is fairly new, then the video card probably isnt powerful enough to play the game. the only way to fix that is to go buy a new video card. the problem there is that when you upgrade to a really high end video card, you are more than likely going to need to buy multiple other items as well. take it to a small computer store, show them the error, and ask them what you need to do to fix it.
2006-09-02 19:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by supremelorderik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to update the card or are you trying to update the driver.. If your trying to update the card, your going to have to go to a store and buy and install it. If your trying to update the driver for your video card follow these steps.
1. right click on my computer and go to properties.
2. click the hardware tab.
3. click device manager.
4. expand your display adapters.
5. select your video card.
6. double click.
7. make sure your connected to the internet.
8. click update driver.
9. follow any screens that pop up after that to finish the install.
2006-09-02 19:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to update a video card is to buy a new one. First, you'll have to find out which type of video "interface" you have. It could be PCI, AGP, or PCI-E.
If you have Pentium 4 or new computer only 1 or 2 year old then you have AGP slot.
OR
If you have older conputer then you have PCI slot.
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2006-09-02 19:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to update a video card is to buy a new one. First, you'll have to find out which type of video "interface" you have. It could be PCI, AGP, or PCI-E.
2006-09-02 19:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. you can update just drivers nor hardware.
2. if you want new driver go to http://www.driverguide.com
3. if you want change your card notice to your MB for a slot that your card is install on it. then buy a new card.
2006-09-02 19:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting the latest drivers first. If you have an NVIDIA chipset then visit http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp. If you have an ATI chipset, then visit https://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&folderID=27
2006-09-02 19:18:22 · answer #7 · answered by karkov48 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋