![]() ![]() The Anniversary Update will add features and bug fixes, but the most exciting aspect from Plugable’s perspective is the inclusion of native support for DisplayLink technology. Microsoft provides more details here but in general the update continues Microsoft’s approach to providing continual Windows 10 updates as a service rather than separate product updates as they did with previous versions of Windows. To celebrate the occasion Microsoft will be releasing a large update known as the ‘Anniversary Update’ to the operating system on August 2nd. While many of the issues documented in our old post have been resolved, time has passed and Windows 10 turned one year old on July 29th 2016. With regard to our USB docking stations and USB graphics adapters we documented those findings in one of our blog posts here With any operating system update there are changes in behavior and new things to learn. On July 29th, 2015 Microsoft released Windows 10 as a free upgrade for home users of Windows 7 and 8.1. Please email us at any additional questions. ![]() This limitation is expected to be addressed in the next release of the DisplayLink driver, which is currently expected to be released mid-August. Update -There is a limitation with the current 8.0 M0 release of the DisplayLink driver that in some instances can prevent more than four DisplayLink attached monitors from working as expected. Update -DisplayLink has posted a knowledge base article with more information about the changes the Windows Anniversary Update brings ![]() Update -The limitation referenced in our 8/4 update has been removed with the latest 8.0 M1 release of the DisplayLink driver, and the download links have been updated. More information is available from DisplayLink here This is caused by the use of a driver for the system’s internal graphics adapter that is not Windows 10 native and does not support the WDDM 2.0 standard, or more specifically Desktop Window Manager (DWM) clone mode. Update -On a system with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and a DisplayLink device, the ‘Duplicate’ or clone mode may not be available within the Display Settings application. If this process does not proceed as expected, drivers can be manually installed. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.įor more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.Summary: Windows 10 Anniversary Update includes native support for DisplayLink technology and will automatically install the proper DisplayLink drivers for most users. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.Ĭlick the Update Driver button and follow the instructions. How to Install a driver from Device Manager In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them. Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver. Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for DisplayLink USB Graphics. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system. Enter DisplayLink USB Graphics into the search box above and then submit. If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2. To get the USB Graphics driver, click the green download button above. How to Update USB Graphics Device Drivers Quickly & Easily Step 1 - Download Your Driver ![]()
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