graphics adapter

British

noun

computing (on a computer) the hardware that controls the way graphics appear on the monitor

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Make sure the drivers for your graphics adapter are up to date.

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Locate your graphics adapter under “Display adapters” and click on it.

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My suspicion would turn to the driver for your graphics adapter.

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A: Generally, my advice when video won’t play is to update your graphics adapter’s drivers.

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A: The issue is with your graphics adapter.

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