Question:

How to restore display after disabling AMD Radeon graphics driver on HP Victus computer?

I have a prebuilt HP Victus computer with Windows 11, AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 1TB HDD, and AMD Radeon 6600XT graphics card. I was trying to solve a slow booting issue with Steam by following a suggestion from a Reddit thread to disable the AMD Radeon graphics driver from the device manager. However, this resulted in a black screen and I cannot access the device manager or the safe mode anymore. I am not familiar with the hardware components of the computer and I prefer not to open it up. Is there any way to fix this problem without taking it to a repair shop? I am very anxious and regretful about this situation.

Answer:

If you have accidentally disabled your AMD Radeon graphics driver on your HP Victus computer and lost your display, don’t panic. There are some possible solutions that you can try to fix this problem without taking your computer to a repair shop. However, before you proceed, please note that these methods are not guaranteed to work for every situation and may have some risks involved. Therefore, you should proceed with caution and at your own responsibility.

Method 1: Restart the driver using the keyboard shortcut

The first method to try is to restart the driver using a keyboard shortcut. This is by far the easiest and safest way to reset your graphics driver in Windows. Simply press the Windows Key, plus Shift, Ctrl, and B at the same time. You will hear a beep and your screen will flash quickly. This indicates that your graphics driver is restarting. If this works, you should be able to see your display again and access the device manager to re-enable the driver. However, this method may not work during gaming, as games can override keyboard shortcuts.

Method 2: Reset the driver using the device manager

The second method to try is to reset the driver using the device manager. This method requires you to have another display device, such as a TV or a monitor, that you can connect to your computer using an HDMI or a DisplayPort cable. You will also need to switch the input source on your display device to match the cable you are using. Once you have connected your computer to another display device, follow these steps:

• Search and open the Device Manager from the Windows Start menu.
• Find and expand the Display Adapters section. This section shows your installed graphics card.
• Right-click on the AMD Radeon graphics driver and select Properties.
• Go to the Driver tab and click Disable Device. Disabling the driver temporarily stops it from functioning. Confirm the action when prompted.
• After the driver is disabled, again right-click on the AMD Radeon graphics driver and select Properties.
• Switch to the Driver tab and click Enable Device. Wait for the driver to be re-enabled.
• Disconnect your computer from the other display device and check if your original display is working again.

Method 3: Uninstall and reinstall the graphics driver

The third method to try is to uninstall and reinstall the graphics driver. This method also requires you to have another display device that you can connect to your computer. However, this method is more complicated and risky than the previous ones, as it involves deleting and installing software that may affect your system performance and stability. Therefore, you should only try this method as a last resort and after backing up your important data. To uninstall and reinstall the graphics driver, follow these steps:

• Connect your computer to another display device as described in method 2.
• Search and open the Device Manager from the Windows Start menu.
• Find and expand the Display Adapters section. This section shows your installed graphics card.
• Right-click on the AMD Radeon graphics driver and select Uninstall Device. This will remove the driver from your system. Confirm the action when prompted and check the box that says Delete the driver software for this device.
• Restart your computer. This will make Windows install a generic display driver that should allow you to see your display again.
• Go to the AMD website and download the latest version of the Radeon Software for your graphics card and operating system. You can use the auto-detect tool or manually select your product from the list.
• Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions to install the Radeon Software and the graphics driver. You may need to restart your computer again after the installation is complete.
• Disconnect your computer from the other display device and check if your original display is working again.

We

hope that one of these methods helped you to restore your display after disabling the AMD Radeon graphics driver on your HP Victus computer. If none of these methods worked, you may need to contact HP support or take your computer to a repair shop for further assistance. We understand that this situation can be very frustrating and stressful, but we hope that you can resolve it soon and enjoy your computer again.