DisplayLink technology is fully supported on all current versions of Windows 10 (Intel and AMD CPUs). In the summer of 2016, the DisplayLink architecture on Windows 10 was improved. This changes the behaviour and installation methods. The details of this are covered below:
You MUST NOT try to install DisplayLink driver 7.9 on Windows 10 Anniversary Update and newer. Similarly you MUST NOT deploy DisplayLink_Win7-10TH2.msi when you are using a Redstone build. Changes in the Windows driver model can then prevent your computer from booting!
The following driver differences will be see when using the DisplayLink driver from Windows 10 Anniversary Update 2016
On Windows 10 Anniversary Update 2016, the DisplayLink icon is always present in the Windows system tray (from V8.0 M2). The UI options are currently reduced while support is added to the new driver architecture.
First Connect Behaviour
DisplayLink provide this support portal to try and answer common questions you might have about DisplayLink technology. However we cannot provide product specific support. DisplayLink is a chip and technology company and we do not sell any products directly to end users, therefore do not have a dedicated end user support team. Fresco Logic USB graphics software is not compatible with DisplayLink and must be uninstalled before installing DisplayLink software. It is not possible to install multiple USB graphics drivers on a PC due to limitations in the Windows graphics architecture. Use the steps below to uninstall Fresco Logic USB graphics software. The DisplayLink Mac software is designed for Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.9 (Mavericks) and 10.10 (Yosemite) to enable you to addadditional monitors to your Mac using DisplayLink technology. Buy StarTech.com USB 3.0 to HDMI External Video Card Adapter - DisplayLink Certified - 1920x1200 - MultiMonitor Graphics Adapter - Supports Mac & Windows (USB32HDPRO), Black: Connectors & Adapters - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update requires our driver v8.0 or above. The latest driver can be downloaded from our website.Note: When upgrading to Windows 10 Anniversary Update from a previous version of Windows, you will be notified that the DisplayLink driver will be uninstalled. This is expected, and desired as the driver must also be upgraded (either from Windows update or using the driver from our website) to the new Windows architecture, once the system has upgraded. You can safely ignore the message about compatibility.
DisplayLink has been working with Microsoft on extending the Windowsgraphics architecture to support USB graphics on Windows. A new interface has been designed between Microsoft and DisplayLink for USB displays. Thisis available in Windows 10 Anniversary Update 2016 (Redstone) from August 2016. The DisplayLinksoftware uses the new native DisplayLink USB graphics support on Windows 10 Anniversary Update 2016 onwards to provide a forward compatibility with Windows. There is nochange to Windows 10 Threshold and earlier OS versions. The table summarises the DisplayLink driver compatibility:
Windows 10 Threshold 1 Windows 10 Threshold 2 | Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Redstone 1) Windows 10 Creators Update (Redstone 2) | |
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Windows OS Build version How to find the Windows build number | < 10.0.10586 | > 10.0.14393 |
Windows 10 'version' | v1507 and v1511 | v1607 and newer |
DisplayLink driver minimum version to use | 7.9 | 8.0 |
V8.0 or later will be installed by Windows Update on Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Running the DisplayLink installer, from the DisplayLink website will also automatically install the appropriate driver for the Windows 10 version you are running.
You MUST NOT try to install DisplayLink driver 7.9 on Windows 10 Anniversary Update and newer. Similarly you MUST NOT deploy DisplayLink_Win7-10TH2.msi when you are using a Redstone build. Changes in the Windows driver model can then prevent your computer from booting!
The following driver differences will be see when using the DisplayLink driver from Windows 10 Anniversary Update 2016
Device Manager
DisplayLink displays appear under 'Display Adapters' in Device manager, rather than under 'USB Display Adapters':
DisplayLink System Tray Icon
On Windows 10 Anniversary Update 2016, the DisplayLink icon is always present in the Windows system tray (from V8.0 M2). The UI options are currently reduced while support is added to the new driver architecture.
First Connect Behaviour
On Windows10 Anniversary Update 2016, on first connect, DisplayLink displays are configured by theWindows OS. The Windows OS behaviour is to:
- DesktopPCs: Set the display to extend
- Laptopsand Tablets: Set the display to clone