Use Microsoft Display Adapter app to download the latest drivers. Post answers FAQ including how to update Microsoft Display Adapter driver.

I just updated to build 10565 and now I can only use Microsoft Basic Display Driver for the display, so I'm stuck at 1280x1024 at best. My Radeon HD 3850 is listed under Display adapters in Device ...

Display driver failed to start in Windows 11/10 Display driver failed to start; using Microsoft Basic Display Driver instead. Check Windows Update for a newer display driver.

The exact error message is usually displayed as “Display driver failed to start: using Microsoft Basic Display Driver instead. Check Windows Update for a newer display driver”.