Windows 7 64位SP1笔记本显卡驱动更新时硬件类型选择疑问

Hey there! Let's get this sorted out for you.

First off, if you're set on using the "Add Legacy Hardware" tool, the category you need to select is 显示适配器 (or "Display adapters" if your system is in English) — this is Windows' dedicated category for all graphics card hardware.

But honestly, there's a much simpler way to install this driver without messing with the legacy hardware wizard:

• Open Device Manager, locate the 显示适配器 section and expand it. You’ll see your Toshiba Satellite L850D’s graphics card listed here (it’s almost certainly an AMD GPU, since this model line typically uses AMD graphics).
• Right-click on the graphics card entry, choose Update Driver Software.
• Pick the option that says Browse my computer for driver software.
• Navigate to the folder where you unzipped the driver files, then let Windows scan and install the driver automatically. This method completely skips the need to manually select a hardware category.

As for why you didn’t find an executable file after unzipping: some manufacturer drivers are distributed as INF-based packages instead of standalone EXEs. These rely on Windows’ built-in driver installation system rather than a double-click installer, which is totally normal for older or OEM-specific drivers.

If you’re still unsure about your exact graphics card model, just check the entry under 显示适配器 in Device Manager — it’ll tell you exactly what you’re working with.

备注：内容来源于stack exchange，提问作者John