HELP! How do you update a computer's video card?

annieeeeeeannieeeeee
in Computers & Internet

I have a Dell desktop computer, and it's video card is out of date.

I can't watch any videos online, like youtube, hulu, etc.

I'm not sure if it's a video card or driver, something like that.

It's not a laptop, its a regular desktop computer that I have in my home.

It's a very old computer, I had to start using it again because my other one crashed.

Pleasee help ! (: And if you tell me to go on a website, which one ?

I want to update it without having to pay for anything like Driver Detective. When I look up how to update it that's what comes up -__-

I just need a fast, safe, free way to update it so I can watch videos online on youtube. My TV is currently occupied by unwanted guests, so I always miss my shows..I used to be able to see them online with my other computer but this computer won't let me -__-

Comments

  • florence-hunt_60b1a137cb5baflorence-hunt_60b1a137cb5ba

    I remember I had a GeForce 2 but I don´t know if it was able to play movies.You should first check if you have Java installed because it´s required to have it installed in order to be able to watch youtube videos.If the video card itself is out of date you cannot update it and solve the problem-you update a program(a.k.a. the video card´s driver) and you upgrade a computer´s component( by changing it or by modifying it).It depends on what video card you have-if it is an nVidia or an ATI one-first of all you should know the manufacturer and the model of your video card in order to start searching for the latest available drivers.Right-click on your desktop and select properties -go to settings tab and read what´s written under the monitor that appears in that window-It should be the name of your video card the search for that on the Internet followed by the word ¨drivers download¨.After downloading the drivers needed - uninstal the drivers that you have already installed and only then install the newer ones.If you´re still unable to watch Youtube videos maybe it´s time to upgrade the videocard.

  • gilbrethgilbreth

    pass to the producer of the video card's internet site and seek for the help or replace section. seek for the drivers and discover the corresponding type. click to get carry of the as much as date version of the drivers and set up them. additionally attempt updating domicile windows to provider %. 3 by domicile windows replace on top of issues panel

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