Windows 10: I can't play a game via "outdated drivers"

I use outdated drivers loosely, my pc didn't say the drivers were outdated. Anyway, I recently got Red Dead Redemption 2 and finished downloading it twice but when I tried to start it, it told me to update driver. I went to the Intel website it told me to go to so I could update it. It finished downloading and I tried to start RDR2 again, but the same box popped up. I came back to the Intel site and scanned my computer via the option but nothing popped up to update. Me knowing virtually... close to nothing about computer PARTS and what needs what, I looked it up and the result said that Wind

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windows 10 mcpc drivers outdated

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you download latest drivers from Manufacturer's Website.

Follow the steps to update the drivers:

• Press Windows key + X key and click on
  Device Manager.
• Expand respective driver. (The driver which was stated to be outdated.)
• Right-click on the driver and
  select Uninstall.
• Now, go to the Manufacturer's Website and download the latest driver.
• Once the download is complete, run the setup file and install the software.
• Follow on-screen instructions.
• Restart the computer and check

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

Regards,

 

Playing My Games

Hi,

There are a number of possible explanations as to why you're encountering issues with launching games on Windows 10. Here's a list of common reasons:

• Corrupted game data
• Software conflicts
• An outdated version of the game
  
• An outdated Windows 10 OS

For us to provide you with the best approach in resolving this issue, kindly answer the following questions:

• What are the affected games?
• Have you made any changes to your device before encountering this issue?
• Are you encountering this issue when playing the games offline or online?

Meanwhile, we recommend that you perform the following troubleshooting methods:

Method 1: Run the Windows apps troubleshooter

The Windows apps troubleshooter can help resolve issues with games and apps downloaded from the Windows Store. Click this

link to proceed.

Method 2: Check for updates

Keeping the game version and the Windows 10 OS up-to-date can address common issues with Windows 10 games. Refer to the following links for the steps:

• Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store
  
• How to get software and driver updates for Windows 10

 

BSOD When playing games

Hi Jackson,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

Please share the information requested below:

• Does the BSOD occur while playing a particular game?
• Is the game downloaded from Windows Store?

I suggest you to update the Graphic Card drivers by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapters.
• Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

Refer the link below for more information:

Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.