Acer Nitro XV273K P3 how much do monitor drivers' matter?

chugzilla
chugzilla Member Posts: 727 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
edited February 18 in Predator Monitors

ok guys-gals i just recently purchased this and the monitor driver isn't digitally signed so windows will not apply it.

so, I'm stuck using the generic windows one from 2006 !!@!!

how much do monitor drivers' matter?

and how can i get it to work?

acer level 2 support was no help at all.

[Edited the thread to add issue detail]

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,206 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    And it doesn't really matter… The monitor tells your system what resolutions and frequencies it supports, and that's all the driver does as well. Drivers are really only needed for situations where plug and play isn't supported.

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  • KJN9000000
    KJN9000000 Member Posts: 398 Seasoned Practitioner WiFi Icon
    edited February 18

    Windows 10/11 enforces driver signatures by default. However, you can disable this to install drivers that are not digitally signed. Here are the steps to disable driver signature enforcement:

    Click the Start menu and select Settings.
    Click Update and Security.
    Click on Recovery.
    Click Restart now under Advanced Startup.
    Click Troubleshoot.
    Click Advanced options.
    Click Startup Settings.
    Click on Restart.
    On the Startup Settings screen press 7 or F7 to disable driver signature enforcement.
    Your computer will restart and you will be able to install non-digitally signed drivers. If you restart your computer again the driver signature enforcement will be re-enabled. Please note that this is a temporary solution and the unsigned driver may not function correctly after the system re-enables the driver signature enforcement. It’s always recommended to use digitally signed drivers for system stability and security.

  • chugzilla
    chugzilla Member Posts: 727 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1260344#Comment_1260344

    yeah, i told the acer level 2 tech about it and he said he would forward the info to the proper place for it to be updated but who knows how long that will take.

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,206 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    And it doesn't really matter… The monitor tells your system what resolutions and frequencies it supports, and that's all the driver does as well. Drivers are really only needed for situations where plug and play isn't supported.

    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • chugzilla
    chugzilla Member Posts: 727 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1260428#Comment_1260428
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1260428#Comment_1260428

    thx billsey your the man!!@!!

  • Axxo
    Axxo Member, Ally Posts: 830

    Plug and play monitors usually do not need a separate monitor driver. However, if a monitor driver or . INF file is available, installing it adds support for display resolutions, refresh rates, or color quality. Your computer manufacturer or monitor manufacturer might recommend installing a monitor driver or INF file.

  • chugzilla
    chugzilla Member Posts: 727 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1260527#Comment_1260527

    yeah, i know that but the one acer made for this monitor is not digitally signed and will not work.

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