Now select Generic PnP Monitor and click Next.Click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer option at the bottom.Select Browse my computer for driver software.( Also right-click on Generic PnP Monitor and select Enable) Expand Monitors and then right-click on Generic PnP Monitor and select Update Driver.Press Windows Key + R then type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.Click on ‘Apply’ and click ‘OK’ and run the file to install it.Click on the ‘compatibility tab and check the box “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and select the previous Operating System from the drop down.

Right-click on the installer and click on “Properties”.Download the drivers from the manufacturer’s website.Again restart windows and check this time you can adjust screen brightness.įollow the steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode. Now on the next login install the latest graphics driver which previously downloaded from the device manufacturer website. Restart windows to completely uninstall the display driver.Right-click on installed graphics driver and select uninstall.Restart the computer after its updated and verify brightness control working now.Īlso, try to access the computer manufacturer website and download and install the latest display and chipset, drivers.Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software.Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.Update or Reinstalling the display (Graphics) driver is the ultimate solution to fix screen brightness not working/increasing issue.įollow the steps to update the Display driver: As discussed Outdated, incompatible or corrupted drivers are usually the cause of Windows 10 screen brightness control problems.

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