Windows 10: I've updated my nvidia graphics driver but the device manager displays the incorrect...

I've looked all over the internet but haven't found a result with an answer to my problem, I've installed the geforce rtx 4090 laptop gpu in the hopes that I wouldn't face a bsod again in the near future, however, the device manager still displays my geforce rtx as 2060, I've tried restarting my laptop several times and attempted to update my driver using the geforce experience client but no luck on either

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Display driver not supporting and device manager not showing Display adapter option

Hi Maheen,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

• Incorrect settings.
• Corrupt or outdated display driver.

Try the steps listed here and check if it helps:

Method 1:

I suggest you to download and install all the available Windows Updates including Optional Updates. Check if it helps.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, i suggest you to uninstall and re-install latest display driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.

Step 1: Uninstall display driver.

• Right-click on the Start Button and click on
  Device manager.
• Double-click on Display Adapters to expand.
• Right-click on the display adapter driver that is listed and select properties.
• In the window opened, click on drivers tab.
• In the drivers tab, Click on Uninstall option.

Now restart your computer and check, if the problem persists try step 2.

Step 2:

Re-install display driver from the manufacturer website.

Let us know if the issue is resolved or if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help.

 

NVIDIA graphic driver updated but device manager shows incorrect version

The driver version number is what matters. Have you checked the driver version in Device Manager or dxdiag > Display tab ?

I believe the date shown in Device Manager and dxdiag is the date the driver was completed, not the date it was released or installed.

eg - 440.97 (what I have installed atm) was released 22 Oct, but the date shown in dxdiag and Device Manager is 16 Oct.

The numbers to look for are the last four, so with 440.97 you would see 26.21.14.4097

"I would like to install it via the device manager."

Nvidia advises not to use Device Manager (in the driver Release Notes ) to uninstall or install their drivers .

Best practice for graphics drivers is to uninstall via Programs and Features or App & Features. Then reboot and install the new driver.

Reboot again after installing the new driver.

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Nvidia driver doesn't detect the graphic hardware

Did you notice that on Device Manager the Display adapter doesn't appear ?

And I tried installing the latest driver from Nvidia site and it didn't detect any compatible graphic hardware