Windows 8 is one of the latest operating system released by the IT giant Microsoft. Like other Windows operating systems, Windows 8 can be used to play games like Minecraft without any issues. Basically, a computer game is also a software program, and like it is the case with any software applications, you might sometimes face problems while playing Minecraft in Windows 8. Problems while playing Minecraft in Windows 8 can arise due to several different reasons like file corruption, improper settings, issues with Windows 8 drivers etc. One of the most commonly faced problems with this game in Windows 8 can be identified with the error message “Bad Video card drivers.” if your system showing an error message like this while playing, there is nothing to worry. In most cases, reinstalling of the game will fix the issue. But if the problem still exist still after the installation, then check your video card drivers that’s installed and update it. If the problem still exists then it’s better to reinstall the Windows 8 video driver on the machine again. Below given are a few tips regarding the troubleshooting of the error “Bad Video Card driver” while playing Minecraft.
Instructions
- First step is to update the video card driver of your Windows 8. To do this move your mouse pointer to the right side of your screen and try to open the “Charms Bar.” You can also open this “Charms Bar” by pressing the “Windows+C” button at the same time. After doing this click “Search.”
- In the search box, input the word “Control Panel” and select the button “Search.” As a result the icon of the Control Panel will be seen on the left part of your screen.
- Next is to select the “Hardware and Sound” options.
- After that select the “Device Manager.”
- Once the “Device Manager” is opened, select “Expand Display Adapters”
- As a result your Display driver will be shown on the screen. Right click on it and click “Update Driver.” Before attempting this, make sure that you have an active connection of internet. In most cases the error will be solved once you update the
Play Minecraft on your PC, Tips for troubleshooting Video card drivers driver. If not move on to the next step.
- Give a right click to the “Display Drivers” and click the option called “Properties” from it.
- Then you will be able to see an “OK” button on the screen. Click on it. Once you do this, your driver card will be changed to the driver that’s installed previously. If the issue still prevails, then try to uninstall and reinstall the driver and reinstall again.
These tips will help you in playing Minecraft on your Windows 8 desktop.
