Driver updates for devices in Windows, such as network adapters, printers, and video cards, are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. Most drivers are probably recent and up to date. However, to manually update or reinstall a driver, here's how:

For instructions on how to update the display adapter driver, see the article Update drivers manually in Windows which contains the following instructions: How to update drivers automatically using Windows Update .

In the Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates window, select all driver updates and then select the Download and install button. Tip: This step suggests to only select driver updates.

Learn about various ways to update driver software for your hardware devices, including Windows Update and manual installation.

Automatically update Windows 10, Windows 11, and Surface drivers and firmware. After following the preparation steps, see Update Windows to learn how to check for updates and install them. Or select the Check for Windows updates button below to open Windows Update in Settings. Check for Windows updates

If the driver was updated, you should now be able to Check for Updates and install the newer version of Windows 11. If you are not offered the drivers for your affected Nvidia display adapter by using either Step 1 or Step 2, you can follow these steps to install an updated display driver:

Display audio driver update (v8.20.0.659) supports compatibility with the updated graphics driver. Surface Embedded Controller Firmware update (v103.855.257.0) improves system stability. Surface Pen Settings driver update (v10.0.302.0) adds support for …

If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version. If you don't have PC Health Check installed, you can install it by going to https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp and following the prompts to download and install the app.

You can update DirectX by installing the service pack and update listed below. DirectX 10.1 is included in Windows Vista SP1 or later, and Windows Server SP1 or later. There is no stand-alone update package for this version.

If you haven’t previously received updates, you can manually update by following the steps at Download drivers and firmware for Surface. You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app.