[Video Card Repair] How to Fix Graphics and Video Issues

A video card repair is an important part of computer troubleshooting. When your graphics processing unit (GPU) has serious issues, it can cause visual anomalies. You might see strange colored blocks or lines on your screen, notice specific objects flickering or rendering incorrectly in games, or experience the whole screen flickering on and off.

Many computer users have reported unexpected issues with their graphics card (or GPU) while watching videos:

How to Solve Video Playback and Graphics Card Issues

A problem with your graphics card can affect your computer's performance, ruin your gaming experience, or make watching videos less enjoyable. Here are some steps you can take to diagnose and fix the issue.

Solution 1: Check the device status of the card

Step 1. Go to Device Manager > Display adapters.

Step 2: Right-click on the graphics card and select Properties.

This image displays the interface of a video repair software, where there might be an option or feature to check the status of the video card. In English, it can be translated as: "Check Video Card Status."

Step 3. Check the device status. If it shows an error, like Code 43, then you have a graphics card problem.

Fixes an issue where videos would not play.

If your video is not playing and the device status for your graphics card reads "Device is working properly," then the issue could be with a corrupted video file. In this case, you need software like the Fixo Video Repair Tool, which can fix damaged or virus-infected movie files of various formats such as MOV, MP4, M2TS, MKV, MTS, 3GP, AVI, and FLV.

A detailed guide on how to use video repair software to fix corrupted video files: Repair Corrupted MP4 or MOV Files.

Step 1. Launch Fixo on your local PC. Click on “Video Repair” and then add the corrupted MP4/MOV/AVI/MKV/3GP/FLV/MKV/WMV video file by clicking on “Add Video”.

Step 2. Move the pointer over the video and click the “Repair” button to start the individual video repair process. Click “Repair All” to fix all videos.

Step 3. Wait a few minutes for the tool to fix the corrupted video. Preview the video by clicking the Play icon. Save an individual video by tapping the “Save” button next to it. To save all repaired videos, select “Save All.”

Step 4. If the Quick Fix fails, you should use the Advanced Repair mode. Click on “Advanced Repair” and add a sample video. Confirm your choice by clicking “OK”.

Step 5: A detailed list of corrupted and sample videos will be displayed. Click on “Repair Now” to initiate the advanced video repair process. Once done, you can preview the repaired video and save it to the desired location by clicking on the “Save” button.

Many users have already attested to its effectiveness. Feel free to share it on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram if you find the tool useful in solving your GPU and video playback issues!

How to Fix a Graphics Card That Isn't Displaying Properly

First, try reseating the graphics card. It might not be making good contact with your system for some reason. Continue on to learn more ways to fix your graphics card.

• Solution 1: Repair the card with a data recovery service
• Solution 2: Clean the graphics card
• Solution 3: Update the drivers

Fix 1: Use a Data Recovery Service to Repair the Card

In the first part of this article, we introduced an efficient tool to fix corrupted video card that can help you resolve video playback issues.

However, data safety is always a major concern when a graphics card fails or becomes unavailable. Fortunately, professional data recovery services from third-party specialists allow you to recover most graphics cards. A professional data recovery service can fix your graphics card and data without losing your work.

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Solution 2: Clean the graphics card

Your graphics card must be properly seated in all of its ports or PCI slots to function correctly. If your issue with the graphics card persists, you may want to remove and clean it. Since most graphics cards come with a cooling system (a fan), it's important to check and make sure that it's running properly.

Fix 3: Update the driver

Aside from possibly having outdated graphics or video card drivers, it's always a good idea to check and update them. By updating your drivers, you can make sure to keep up with the ever-evolving world of gaming technology.

These steps were described in earlier chapters.

Step 1: Open Device Manager.

Step 2: Select "Display adapters"

Step 3: Select your display adapter and install the update.

Select your graphics card and update

Step 4: Choose “Search automatically for updated driver software.”

Step 5: Windows will find and install it.

If none of these suggestions resolve the issue, you might need to seek professional assistance from a computer technician or reach out to the GPU manufacturer's customer support for further help. They may provide detailed troubleshooting steps or recommendations for future repairs or replacements.

Frequently Asked Questions about Video Card Repair

Here are three additional questions about video card troubleshooting. Check here for the answers.

1. How do I test my graphics card?

1. Under "Display adapters," press Windows key + R and open cmd. 2. Type in devmgmt.msc, hit Enter, right-click your graphics card, and select "Properties." 3. Check the device's status on the Properties page.

What happens if a GPU is damaged?

System crashes or freezes: A faulty graphics card can cause your computer to crash or freeze, making it difficult to use. Poor performance from the graphics card can lead to display issues such as visual artifacts, low resolution, or inaccurate colors.

What's the difference between a graphics card error and a display card error?

Well, they mean the same thing. However, there are differences in the symptoms between a graphics card issue and a video error. Symptoms of a video error caused by a faulty graphics card include strange colors and freezing frames.

Conclusions

Video card issues can stem from either hardware or software. This article discusses some quick indicators that your graphics card might be damaged or failing and recommends a physical check before attempting troubleshooting methods. Your graphics card isn't always the culprit for poor video quality or performance issues.

This could be due to a damaged cable, a faulty monitor, or a corrupted video file that needs to be repaired using software like Fixo.