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Reset Graphics Driver

If your screen just flickered, froze, or started displaying strange colors (artifacts), you aren't alone. Your graphics driver—the software that tells your PC how to talk to your video card—is likely hit a snag.

Most of the time, the shortcut is all you need. It’s a safe, non-destructive way to wake up a stubborn GPU. However, if you find yourself resetting your driver daily, it may be time to check for a permanent update or inspect your hardware for overheating. reset graphics driver

Press Win + Ctrl + Shift + B at the same time. What happens next: Your screen will go black for a split second. You will hear a short "beep" sound. The display will reappear almost immediately. If your screen just flickered, froze, or started

The screen freezes. The image turns into a checkerboard of random colors. Or maybe the display just goes completely black. It’s a safe, non-destructive way to wake up a stubborn GPU

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