Installing the Graphics Accelerator VGA Display Driver for
Word Perfect V.5.1.
In order to install these graphics and text drivers for Word Perfect
5.1:
1) Install Word Perfect onto your hard disk as described in the
documentation included with Word Perfect. When prompted for
the screen type, choose 16 color VGA.
2) Goto the subdirectory where Word Perfect is installed.
Example: C:\>cd \wp51
3) Insert the Graphics Accelerator VGA Utility & Driver Disk
into drive A and close the door.
4) Run the installation file WPINST.BAT on drive A.
Example: C:\WP51>a:wpinst
5) Run Word Perfect as before.
Example: C:\WP51>wp
6) Word Perfect allows you to select from a list of graphics and/or
text drivers from the setup screen. Press <shift><F1> to go to
the setup screen, then choose either Text or Graphics Display.
You will be presented with several adapters to choose from,
including Graphics Accelerator VGA Text and Graphics entries.
Choose graphics and you will see choices for 1024x768, 800x600,
and 640x480. Choosing text will give you 132x25 and 132x43
resolutions.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.