
All about graphics processing units (GPUs) - Microsoft Support
The integrated GPU is used for lighter graphic tasks, while the discrete GPU is used for heavier graphic tasks. Switching between GPUs based on the task being performed allows a balance …
Track your PC’s performance with Game Bar | Xbox Support
Find out how to use Game Bar to monitor your PC’s CPU usage, frame rate, and other real-time stats while playing your games.
Common PC and device terms - Microsoft Support
The graphics processing unit (GPU) in your device helps handle graphics-related work like graphics, effects, and videos. Learn about the different types of GPUs and find the one that …
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft …
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows. Tip: The best way to get driver updates in Windows is automatically using Windows Update. For more information, see Automatically get …
Optimizations for windowed games in Windows 11
If your PC has more than one graphics processor (GPU), select the graphics performance setting you want to use for the app or game— Let Windows decide (Power saving), Power saving, or …
Microsoft Basic Display Adapter in Windows - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Basic Display Adapter is a generic display adapter driver that's built into Windows that provides basic display and graphics capabilities. A driver is a piece of software that allows …
Which version of DirectX is on your PC? - Microsoft Support
Find out which version of DirectX is on your computer so you can help your game or multimedia software to work properly.
How to install the latest version of DirectX - Microsoft Support
To upgrade DirectX further, you will need to upgrade your operating system. Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more. Communities …
Download drivers and firmware for Surface - Microsoft Support
Keeping your Surface up to date helps it perform at its best. In addition to software updates for Windows, it's also important to install hardware updates—these include drivers and firmware.
Fix graphics device problems with error code 43 - Microsoft …
Learn how to fix graphics device driver error code 43 in Windows 10.
Automatically get recommended and updated hardware drivers
Use Windows Update to automatically get updated and recommended drivers for hardware devices on a Windows device.