See the 'Additional information' section for more information about how to contact the video hardware or computer manufacturer. To download and install the latest drivers, contact the computer or video hardware manufacturer. Generally, companies release their drivers regularly for the cards to keep up the pace with ever-changing software technologies. The latest driver for your video card can enable more efficient use of your video card features to improve the performance of the game.
Without drivers, the hardware that you connect to your computer-for example, a video card or a webcam-will not work correctly. A driver is software that enables your computer to communicate with hardware or devices. The video card lets you see graphics on the screen. If you have graphics issues, such as a black (blank) screen or slow performance in Flight Simulator X, download and then install the latest drivers for your video card. More Information General troubleshooting information Install the latest drivers This article describes several known graphics-related issues that you may have when you play Microsoft Flight Simulator X.