Download and install DisplayLink Corp. DisplayLink Display Adapter 8049 driver

DisplayLink Display Adapter 8049 is a USB Display Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by DisplayLink Corp.. The hardware id of this driver is USB/VID_17e9&PID_8049; this string has to match your hardware.

1. DisplayLink Corp. DisplayLink Display Adapter 8049 driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for DisplayLink Corp. DisplayLink Display Adapter 8049 driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 7.5.54609.0 released on 2014-03-27.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is started then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 3.7 stars out of 71808 votes.

2. How to use DriverMax to install DisplayLink Corp. DisplayLink Display Adapter 8049 driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you find the DisplayLink Corp. DisplayLink Display Adapter 8049 driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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