How to fix video card problems

Right-click the taskbar and select “Task Manager” or press Windows+Esc to open it. Click the “Performance” tab at the top of the window—if you don’t see the tabs, click “More Info.” Select “GPU 0” in the sidebar. The GPU’s manufacturer and model name are displayed at the top right corner of the window.

How to Enable a Graphics Card

1. Login as an administrator to the PC and navigate to the Control Panel.
2. Click on “System”, and then click on the “Device Manager” link.
3. Search the list of hardware for the name of your graphics card.
4. Right-click on the hardware and select “Enable”. Exit and save changes if prompted. Tip.

1. Upgrade video card drivers.
2. Disable and enable device.
3. Uninstall and reinstall the drivers.
4. Cool and clean video card.
5. Replace your video card.

6 Free Programs to Check Your Video Card Memory For Errors

1. OCCT. OCCT is a well known testing tool that is able to stress multiple parts of the system like CPU, video card and power supply.
2. GpuMemTest.
3. FurMark.
4. MSI Kombustor / EVGA OC Scanner X / FurMark Asus ROG Edition.
5. Video Memory stress Test.
6. MemtestG80/MemTestCL.

The Main Signs of a Dying GPU

1. The Computer Crashes and Won’t Reboot. One moment, your graphics card is running the latest graphic-intense game without a single issue.
2. Graphic Glitches While Playing Games.
3. Abnormal Fan Noise or Performance.

The easiest way to find your graphics card is to run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool:

1. Click Start.
2. On the Start menu, click Run.
3. In the Open box, type “dxdiag” (without the quotation marks), and then click OK.
4. The DirectX Diagnostic Tool opens.