Microsoft KB Archive/227767

= Update Driver Warning Is Displayed When Updating Monitor Driver =

Article ID: 227767

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q227767



SYMPTOMS
When you upgrade the driver for your monitor, you may receive the following warning message:

Update Driver Warning

The driver you have chosen was not written specifically for the selected hardware and may not work correctly. Installing this driver is not recommended. Are you sure you want to install this driver?

If you then click Yes, the Update Device Driver Wizard installs the driver.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if you choose a driver from the list of monitor drivers supplied by Microsoft. Because Windows may not be able to correctly detect your monitor, Windows generates a warning message to inform you about the possible risks involved and to help you protect your hardware.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
This issue does not occur if you install a manufacturer-provided driver.

WARNING: Manually upgrading a monitor driver with an incorrect driver may cause your monitor to become unusable, exhibit reduced functionality, and can damage your monitor.

Keywords: kbhardware kbprb KB227767

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