Missing Display Adapter in Device Manager

After an upgrade of XP, you may notice the Display Adapter category missing from Device Manager completely. Scans by Add/Remove Hardware find no video cards, and the install program for your video card complains that it either can’t find a compatible card or that your existing “standard” driver has a problem.

Cause: Chipset drivers were screwed up by the upgrade.
Solution: Re-install chipset drivers. In my case, the latest VIA 4 in 1 driver from my motherboard manufacturer’s website.

Posted in drivers, video cards, Windows XP

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