: Before restarting after uninstalling the generic driver, keep the computer offline and immediately proceed with the manual installation of the correct driver. Alternatively, use the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) to prevent automatic driver installation from Windows Update:

Step 2: Download and Update the Driver Manually (Recommended)

This generic driver will only get you basic display functionality. You will be limited to low screen resolutions (frequently as low as 800x600 or 1280x1024), be unable to use Windows Aero's glass interface, and find gaming or any graphics-intensive work completely impossible.

In Device Manager, right-click and choose Properties . Go to the Details tab. Select Hardware Ids from the dropdown menu. Copy the first line (e.g., VEN_8086&DEV_0166... ).