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Want to download the USB-C driver for your Windows 10 computer? We’ll walk you through how to download and update USB C drivers step by step.
What is USB-C?
USB-C, or USB Type-C, is a 24-pin USB connector system that is published by USB-IF.
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 is a Universal Serial Bus standard, while USB C is a connector system. There are three USB connector system: USB Type-A, USB Type-B, and USB Type-C. And type-C is commonly used.
One of the biggest differences in USB Type-C is its upper end and lower end are completely identical, and users can insert in the front and back directions without having to know which side is the front side.
USB-C driver is critical for your USB device to work seamlessly with your computer.
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How to download and update USB Type C drivers?
Note: the screenshots below come from Windows 10, and steps apply to Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.
Method 1: Download USB Type C drivers manually
You can download your USB-C driver manually via Device Manager which allows you to manage hardware devices and driver software for your Windows computer.
To do so, follow these steps:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
2) Type devmgmt.msc and click OK.
3) Double click Universal Serial Bus controllers (or any other categories that your USB C device belongs to), then right click on your USB-C device, and click Update driver.
4) You’ll be presented with two options:
- Search automatically for updated driver software: choose this option is you want to download the USB C driver from Windows Update server.
- Browse my computer for driver software: choose this option if you have downloaded the driver software and installed in your computer.
If you download the driver manually from the official website, make sure to match your Windows OS and process type (Windows 10 64 bit, for instance).
5) Then follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing.
6) Restart Windows.
Now you should have downloaded and installed the USB C driver for your computer.
If this method didn’t work for you, don’t worry, Move on to the next method.
Method 2: Update USB C drivers automatically
If you don’t have the time or patience to download USB Type C drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.
You can update the USB 3.0 driver automatically with the Free or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it just takes 2 clicks (and you get full support and 30-day money back guarantee).
1) Download and install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect problem drivers.
3) Click the Update button next to a flagged USB C device to automatically download and install the latest driver (You can do this with the Free version).
Or click Update All to automatically download and install all the latest correct drivers that are missing or outdated in your system (This requires the Pro version. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support.
If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at [email protected].
If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at [email protected].
4) Restart your computer to take effect.
Tada! Now the latest USB-C driver has been updated.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave us a comment below.
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Features
- Connect up to six monitors to any brand of laptop or desktop (one adapter required per monitor)
- Adds plug and play, extensible USB 2.0 connectivity to any VGA monitor or projector (VGA only; DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort only monitors are not supported)
- DisplayLink DL-165 chip, supports resolutions up to 1920×1080 / 1600×1200
- Supports rotation to portrait mode for full-page editing (requires monitor stand that can rotate)
- Windows 10/8/7/XP drivers can be installed automatically via Windows Update (Internet connection required) or downloaded manually
- Mac is not supported due to significant limitations in the operating system.
- Linux configuration for advanced users only
Product Description
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This adapter allows a standard VGA monitor or projector to be attached via a standard USB 2.0 connection. Up to six adapters supported per Windows PC. The virtual USB graphics driver extends or mirrors your desktop. Displays are configured using the standard Windows or Mac display control panels.
Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP drivers installed automatically via Windows Update. 32 and 64 bit supported for Win7 and 8. Win 8 Metro DRM apps for video play back (such as Netflix, Hulu) do not work in the presence of DisplayLink drivers.
Package includes a USB 2.0 cable and adapter. No power is needed – power is provided by USB. No fan – solution is very low power and completely silent.
All standard monitor modes up to that maximum resolution can be set by the device.
Multiple Displays
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
We often hear customers say “After using multiple monitors, I can’t go back!”. If you’re doing information work — looking at one document while editing another, researching, or generally working on several things at once — it’s indispensable.
Simply drag windows back and forth to make use of all the extra Windows desktop space.
Plugable USB graphics adapters fully support rotation — turn one or both screens to show documents in gorgeous full-page layout (with a monitor stand that’s capable of rotation).
A common setup is to create a beautifully symmetric yet flexible 3 display desktop, combining your laptop display with 2 extra monitors on either side with your laptop’s external graphics port + one Plugable adapter, or with two Plugable adapters to allow easy USB dock/undock.
Hardware Requirements
Dual Core Intel or AMD CPU, 2GHz or better with 2GB+ RAM. Windows GPU must be Intel, AMD, or Nvidia with WDDM drivers. (Most modern systems meet this requirement.)Resolutions Supported
The hardware is capable of supporting nearly arbitrary resolutions, up to its limit of 1920x1080. VESA standard and widescreen resolutions are supported by most software, including: 1920×1080, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1440×900. 1400×1050, 1280×1024, 1280×768, 1280×720, 1152×864, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480. For all resolutions, the display is refreshed at 60Hz, and the hardware is capable of 16, and 32bpp color depths. Some operating systems require specific depths, like 32bpp for Windows Aero support.
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Supported Operating Systems
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This device only works with computers running the following operating systems:- Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
- Windows XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 3 (32 bit only - no 64-bit support)
WINDOWS VERSION COMPATIBILITY:
Drivers can be installed automatically via Windows Update with support for Windows 10, 8, 7, and XP. Not compatible with ARM-based Windows RT/Surface RT. Note that Microsoft limits multiple display support in Windows 7 “Starter” Edition to mirroring screens. Even though drivers are provided automatically, we recommend visiting the Plugable driver webpage for the most recent drivers and other information.
MAC COMPATIBILITY:
Mac is not supported due to significant limitations in the operating system.
LINUX COMPATIBILITY:
As of Linux kernel 2.6.31, this adapter has open source drivers in the kernel staging tree. As of 2.6.38, the driver was promoted to the main kernel tree. Configuration of X Windows for USB displays is still distribution and scenario dependent, however, and only for very adventurous users. Plugable is involved with Linux development work, see https://plugable.com/category/platform/linux/ for details.
Performance Tuning
A USB graphics adapter is a “virtual” device that uses your machine’s CPU and memory to render graphics. It then transfers just the pixels that change over the USB 2.0 cable to the device. The screen itself is refreshed continually (60 times a second) by hardware over the monitor’s own cable, from memory on the device.
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- When nothing on a USB screen is changing, the PC is doing little or no work and nothing is going over USB. Meanwhile, the screen continues to refresh directly from the device.
- However, when most pixels on the screen is changing, your CPU is doing the heavy lifting, and also the (480Mbs) USB 2.0 bus can become a bottleneck. You may start to notice lags in mouse or window movements.
If you’re experiencing slowness or latency on your USB display:
- Reduce your screen resolution with the operating system display control panel.
- Play 3D games and videos on your primary (non-USB) screen.
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By reducing the amount of data that needs to be compressed and sent over USB, you’ll increase responsiveness.
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Gaming
USB graphics devices, like the USB-VGA-165, are “virtual” devices where much of the heavy lifting is done by the CPU, by hooking into the graphics stack. The DirectX APIs used by games assume direct hardware access (a PCIe graphics card). DisplayLink’s drivers attempt to emulate as much of the functionality as possible, which is why some 3D functionality (like that needed for desktop and apps) works.
We don’t recommend running games with USB graphics, because this emulation cannot be perfect. And even without specific compatibility problems, performance will always be a challenge – the extra CPU work required for USB graphics will be a source of reduced frame rates and problems. Normal desktop and application use are fine because they don’t push the system as hard as 3D games do.
Common problems experienced when trying to run a game on a USB graphics adapter include:
- Games not launching
- Games crashing
- Screen flickering
- Screen going black
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Plugable USB docking stations and graphics adapters support Windows 10?Windows 10 drivers are available for all of our USB docking stations and graphics adapters. As with any new operating system, Plugable recommends that users wait before upgrading any mission critical systems. For additional information on Plugable USB graphics devices and Windows 10, please check out our blog post covering things more in depth.
What does the green LED indicate?
The green LED on the adapter indicates that both the hardware and the software involved in the functioning of this device is working properly. It remains steady when nothing is changing on the screen and blinks when data is transferred through the adapter.
The green LED on the adapter does not light up when:
1) The unit does not receive enough power because it is plugged into a port that does not provide the required 500mA of power or because of a failing USB Cable
2) Display to that monitor is disabled
3) The driver is not installed or is corrupted
4) The unit itself has failed.
1) The unit does not receive enough power because it is plugged into a port that does not provide the required 500mA of power or because of a failing USB Cable
2) Display to that monitor is disabled
3) The driver is not installed or is corrupted
4) The unit itself has failed.
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