DXDiag Display Driver Information
The DXDiag Display tab shows your GPU driver name, version number, release date, and WHQL certification status. Open DXDiag (Windows + R, type dxdiag), click the Display tab, and look at the Driver Version and Driver Date fields. The Notes field at the bottom confirms whether the driver has problems.
Display Driver Fields in DXDiag
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Driver Name | Driver filename (e.g. nvlddmkm.sys for NVIDIA) |
| Driver Version | Full driver version string |
| Driver Date | Date the driver was released by the manufacturer |
| Driver Attributes | Signed or unsigned status |
| WHQL Logo'd | Yes if Microsoft-certified, No otherwise |
| Notes | No problems found, or problem description |
How to Update Display Drivers
If DXDiag shows an outdated driver date or a problem in Notes, update your display driver:
- NVIDIA: Go to nvidia.com/Download, select your GPU model, and download the latest Game Ready Driver.
- AMD: Go to amd.com/en/support, select your GPU, and download the latest Adrenalin driver.
- Intel: Go to the Intel Download Center, find your graphics driver, and download the latest version.
After updating, run DXDiag again to confirm the Driver Version and Driver Date have changed to the new values.