Windows automatically installs drivers for plug-and-play monitors, but they aren’t always the best. Secondly, they can be outdated, which doesn’t make them ideal. Keeping this in mind, you should install your LG monitor’s driver manually from their website. Moreover, when an update drops, you can upgrade your driver in a few simple steps. Below, I’ll list down the steps to both install and update the driver from LG’s website. You don’t need to have any technical knowledge to carry out these steps, as they are straightforward.
How do I Install the LG Monitor Driver?
LG provides driver support for a handful of monitors, but not for all of them. There will be a list of “Monitor Types” including four categories of monitors for which drivers are available. If your monitor isn’t there, the Generic PnP driver provided by Windows is enough for full functionality. Now follow the steps below to install the driver.
You can now see your driver by going to Device Manager > Monitors.
How do I Update the LG Monitor Driver?
Updating monitor drivers can improve the image quality, remove any bugs or glitches if they were there, and enhance the overall system performance. In short, it is always good to keep every driver up-to-date, including your monitor. There are two ways to update the driver: automatically and manually. I’ll list the steps for both of them.
Automatic Driver Update
This is the easiest and fastest way to install a driver update. Windows will find the update automatically for you and all you will have to do is simply install it. Here’s how to do that:
Manual Driver Update
Before manually updating the driver, you need to know the current version of your driver and your monitor’s model as you’ll only have to download the driver for it. First, note the monitor model number:
Now, check your driver’s version:
Next, follow the steps below to update the driver manually.
That’s it! You should now be able to use all of your monitor’s features properly. Now that your driver is installed, you can also apply an original color profile to further enhance your monitor experience. In case you’re having problems installing or updating LG monitor drivers or can’t find your model, go to the LG Contact Us page, explain the issue to them, and follow the instructions they give.
