Choose dxdiag.exe from the list of results and then on the Display tab under Device, look at the value for Name. To see if you're using the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter, select the Start button, then in the search box next to Start, type dxdiag.exe. Sometimes, however, drivers might not get installed right away or may only be available directly from the hardware manufacturer’s website.ĭrivers from the manufacturer often feature: Typically, you'll get the latest drivers from Windows Update or as part of Windows setup. To get the best experience from your device, you might need to install software known as a driver from your hardware manufacturer. The Microsoft Basic Display Adapter is software that's built into Windows that provides display and graphics capabilities when software from your hardware manufacturer isn't installed. Less Microsoft Basic Display Adapter on Windows 10
