Right-click on the first adapter (depending on the configuration, your PC can have multiple graphics card) and click on Update Driverĥ. In the list of devices, look for Display Adapters and double click on it to expand itĤ. Follow the steps below to update your display adapter driver.ģ. Update your display adapter driverĪn outdated version of the display adapter (or Graphics card) in your PC can cause brightness control to stop working. Turn off the ‘ Enable Adaptive Display’ setting (Expand the option and Turn off both: On Battery and Plugged in)ħ. Look for +Display option in the list of options and expand it by clicking the + iconĦ. Click on Change plan settings under the ‘ Choose or customize a power plan’ optionĥ. Press Windows + R simultaneously to open the Run applicationĢ. There is a chance this feature is not working as expected and causing issues with the brightness control.ġ. This feature is present in high-end laptops with light sensors. Make sure that Adaptive brightness is turned offĪdaptive brightness is a feature that makes your display automatically adapt to the surrounding luminosity and adjust the brightness itself.

If you can’t find the troubleshooter, click on Additional Troubleshooters and run the Power troubleshooter. Click on Troubleshoot in the left panel and among the list of troubleshooters, run the one called ‘Hardware and Devices’Ĥ. Try these methods if the brightness control not working issues are very frequent on Windows 10 system and you want to get rid of it once for all.ģ. Permanent fixes for Brightness Control issue The cause of this issue is variable, but restarting your PC resets the services and loads drivers again which fixes the issue most of the time.

Restart your PC: When I personally experience this issue, I usually just restart my laptop as it is quick and works every time.

Although it is very easy to control brightness using the physical buttons.

Use the physical button on your Monitor ( If you are using a desktop): Take help from the instruction manual or online by searching for your Monitor model.

If you have a few minutes to spare, feel free to skip this section and head over to the permanent fixes. You can try these temporary fixes if you are in a hurry. Methods to solve the brightness control issue Fast and Temporary fixes

Use the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter.

Make sure that Adaptive brightness is turned off.

Permanent fixes for Brightness Control issue.

Methods to solve the brightness control issue.

Windows 10 brightness not changing