How to update your laptop’s Nvidia graphics driver

If you’re getting ready to play a big game on your laptop, it’s always a good idea to make sure your Nvidia graphics driver is up to date for the best experience. This helps the game run at optimal capacity and improves how it looks and responds to you. Updating your driver with the GeForce Experience App is quick, simple, and will prevent any potential snags.

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How to update your laptop’s Nvidia graphics driver with GeForce Experience

First, make sure you have GeForce Experience on your laptop. If you don’t have it, download it from Nvidia’s website. Once complete, if it isn’t on your desktop, use the search bar that appears when you click the Windows button on the taskbar to find it.

How to upload your laptop's Nvidia graphics drivers

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Once it’s installed and opened, click the “Drivers” tab at the top of the Home page.

Click "Drivers" at the top of the Home page.

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If you’re up to date, you’ll see a note at the top. To be sure, click the “Check For Updates” button on the right side of the screen.

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When an update is available, you’ll see a green “DOWNLOAD” button on the right side of the screen. Select Express Installation and then you’ll be ready to go in minutes.

How to update the graphics driver on Nvidia’s website

If you don’t want another application on your laptop, you can also choose to simply download the update from Nvidia. On the Nvidia website, click the “Drivers” button on the top right of the page.

Click the Drivers button on the top right of the page.

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The first section on the Driver’s page will ask you for information on your specific graphics card. Select them from the drop-down menus.

Specify your graphics card information from the drop-down menus.

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Once you have all the information, select the green “Search” button. On the next page, verify that the information on your driver is correct and select the green “Download” button. Follow the prompts that pop up and then your driver will be up to date!