Oculus has detected a problem with graphics drivers

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Some Oculus Rift users have posted on the NVIDIA forum about anOculus has detected a problem with graphics driverserror.

When that issue arises, the Oculus Rift headset doesn’t turn on or display anything for users. That issue typically arises after updating Oculus software.

What can I do if Oculus has detected a hardware issue?

There are many problems that can occur with Oculus, and according to usersOculus not working on Windows 11for many users. This is mostly a driver issue and it can be easily fixed.

Unfortunately, sometimes this isn’t as easy to perform, and sometimes you might getSorry we’re having trouble updating Oculus errorwhile trying to update your device.

If you have this or any other issue, we suggest reading ourVR problems on Windowsguide to see how to properly deal with those issues.

How can I fix the Oculus problem with the graphics driver error?

1. Use Outbyte Driver Updater

First, try updating yourgraphics carddriverwithdriverupdater software, such as Outbyte Driver Updater. Outbyte Driver Updater Pro will download and automatically install the latest drivers for your PChardware.

Outbyte Driver Updater has a bigdriverdatabase that includes more than 18 million drivers. Furthermore, this software also scans very quickly so that you don’t have to wait about much to see what drivers need updating.

Other useful Outbyte Driver Updater features

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2. Reinstall the graphics card driver

3. Check your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card is enabled

4. Uninstall video-capturing software

Those are some of the resolutions users have fixed theOculus has detected a problem with the graphics driversissue with.

If other potential fixes are needed, however, you can send a support request at the Submit a requestOculus support page.

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Oculus has detected a problem with graphics drivers#

What can I do if Oculus has detected a hardware issue?#

How can I fix the Oculus problem with the graphics driver error?#

1. Use Outbyte Driver Updater#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

2. Reinstall the graphics card driver#

3. Check your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card is enabled#

4. Uninstall video-capturing software#