Step 12 / 13

Install the Correct Graphics Driver

Install the exact graphics driver recommended for your system.

Do not install a random driver. Do not rely on automatic tools. You must install the specific driver recommended by the Windows to Linux Advisor.

What you need

From earlier steps, you should have:

Your graphics card name
A recommended driver
A version (if provided)
A source or link

If you do not have this information:

Stop here and return to Step 4.

What you are doing

You will install the exact driver that matches your hardware.

This avoids:

Black screens
Broken graphics
System instability

Linux Mint / Ubuntu

These systems allow controlled driver installation.

Step 1 - Check available drivers

Open terminal and run:

ubuntu-drivers devices

Step 2 - Identify the correct driver

You will see a list of drivers.

Match this with your Windows to Linux Advisor recommendation.

Do not guess.

Step 3 - Install the exact driver

Install the specific version.

Example (NVIDIA):

sudo apt install nvidia-driver-535

Replace 535 with your recommended version.

Step 4 - Restart

sudo reboot

Debian

Debian requires manual control.

Step 1 - Enable required repositories

Open:

sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list

Ensure lines include:

main contrib non-free non-free-firmware

Save and exit.

Step 2 - Update

sudo apt update

Step 3 - Install the correct driver

Install the exact package.

Examples:

NVIDIA (version-specific if available):

sudo apt install nvidia-driver

AMD:

sudo apt install firmware-amd-graphics

Intel:

sudo apt install firmware-misc-nonfree

Step 4 - Restart

sudo reboot

antiX

antiX is designed for older systems.

In most cases:

You should NOT install a graphics driver.

Only continue if you have a clear problem

If required:

Step 1

sudo apt update

Step 2

sudo apt install firmware-linux firmware-misc-nonfree

Step 3

sudo reboot

After installation

Check:

Display is correct
No flickering
System is stable

If something goes wrong

Stop.

Do not try random fixes.

Go to:

/help/graphics-driver-troubleshooting

Important

If your system worked before this step:

You should not have installed a driver.

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