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How to update your graphics card drivers
« on: November 17, 2015, 06:14:45 pm »
Introduction

First off, the graphics card driver is a software that controls a computer's graphics card, also known as GPU.

You might want to update you graphics card drivers for the following reasons:
  • You want a better performance of your GPU
  • Your current drivers don't support OpenGL 1.5
  • You want your drivers to stay updated
Identifying your graphics card model

1. Open up Run and type in "dxdiag"
  • On Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, choose Start and Run
  • On Windows 8, move your mouse to the upper right corner until and select Apps. Search "Run" and click on it in the results.
  • On Windows 10, right click the Start button and select Run.



2. From the upper tabs, select Display

Note! These pictures provided are only for my graphics card.

3. Note down or remember the name of your device


Download and install a driver installer

Note! You might require Administrator access!

1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.



2. Select Support or Drivers section



3. Search for your model

4. Download your driver and run the installer file



5. Follow the instructions on the installer
Troubleshooting

If you'll get a problem, let me know by PMing or leaving a reply.
Thanks for following my guide!

Let me know what's right and what's wrong, so I can learn from my mistakes.

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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2015, 06:36:44 pm »
Images are quite blurry. This happened because I had to resize them, they were too big in the beginning.
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2015, 06:42:36 pm »
Quote from: Kaarel 123 on November 17, 2015, 06:36:44 pm
Images are quite blurry. This happened because I had to resize them, they were too big in the beginning.
Images came out pretty clear for me.
Really solid guide, I could see how people could use this to their advantage. Nice work, Kaarel!
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2015, 06:57:01 pm »
But how do I download more ram?
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2015, 10:53:11 pm »
Legit question, I downloaded this http://www.wagnardmobile.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=64
I have an ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series. What do I do with the driver files I just downloaded, I'm handicapped when it comes to this kind of stuff. The amd website didn't have any drivers for my graphics card on windows 10.
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2015, 11:29:43 pm »
Quote from: King125 on November 17, 2015, 10:53:11 pm
Legit question, I downloaded this http://www.wagnardmobile.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=64
I have an ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series. What do I do with the driver files I just downloaded, I'm handicapped when it comes to this kind of stuff. The amd website didn't have any drivers for my graphics card on windows 10.

1.Press the Windows key + X or right-click on Start to open the Power User Menu.
2.Select Device Manager in the menu. You should see something similar to the example below.

3.Find your graphics card, should be in 'Display Adaptors'.
4. Try looking for an option to install drivers from a folder on your computer and browse for the folder you have downloaded.

I'm not on W10 so I can't tell if these steps are precise but you should do it in this way.

OT: Useful guide!
Shouldn't this be in Computers and Technology section? :o
« Last Edit: November 17, 2015, 11:31:14 pm by Beershake »
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2015, 07:19:44 am »
Been looking for this since many players are complaining about their computer not supporting OpenGl,
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm »
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2015, 12:40:24 pm »
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.

Intel chips manufacturer homepage: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2015, 12:43:26 pm »
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 12:40:24 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.

Intel chips manufacturer homepage: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Yea I was there and I didn't know what to download because there is like 5 graphic drivers to download, also I was on a Youtube tutorial few days ago, I followed every step and I got a message saying [Your Windows doesn't support openGL graphics]
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2015, 01:48:28 pm »
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:43:26 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 12:40:24 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.

Intel chips manufacturer homepage: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Yea I was there and I didn't know what to download because there is like 5 graphic drivers to download, also I was on a Youtube tutorial few days ago, I followed every step and I got a message saying [Your Windows doesn't support openGL graphics]
Show your screenshot of this part?

http://i.imgur.com/RtQbfZk.png
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2015, 03:11:46 pm »
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 01:48:28 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:43:26 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 12:40:24 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.

Intel chips manufacturer homepage: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Yea I was there and I didn't know what to download because there is like 5 graphic drivers to download, also I was on a Youtube tutorial few days ago, I followed every step and I got a message saying [Your Windows doesn't support openGL graphics]
Show your screenshot of this part?

http://i.imgur.com/RtQbfZk.png
http://prntscr.com/94wvp0
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2015, 03:27:00 pm »
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 03:11:46 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 01:48:28 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:43:26 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 12:40:24 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.

Intel chips manufacturer homepage: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Yea I was there and I didn't know what to download because there is like 5 graphic drivers to download, also I was on a Youtube tutorial few days ago, I followed every step and I got a message saying [Your Windows doesn't support openGL graphics]
Show your screenshot of this part?

http://i.imgur.com/RtQbfZk.png
http://prntscr.com/94wvp0

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/81517/Graphics-Drivers-for-Intel-G41-Express-Chipset

These are the drivers I found.

Download the .exe file that says Latest in Version(Status) column and suits your OS.
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2015, 11:36:25 pm »
Quote from: Kaarel 123 on November 20, 2015, 03:27:00 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 03:11:46 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 01:48:28 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:43:26 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 12:40:24 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.

Intel chips manufacturer homepage: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Yea I was there and I didn't know what to download because there is like 5 graphic drivers to download, also I was on a Youtube tutorial few days ago, I followed every step and I got a message saying [Your Windows doesn't support openGL graphics]
Show your screenshot of this part?

http://i.imgur.com/RtQbfZk.png
http://prntscr.com/94wvp0

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/81517/Graphics-Drivers-for-Intel-G41-Express-Chipset

These are the drivers I found.

Download the .exe file that says Latest in Version(Status) column and suits your OS.
I looked for it, my OS is 32-bit Windows 8.1. , And there is only 32-bit for Windows XP and Vista
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Re: How to update your graphics card drivers
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2015, 01:14:50 am »
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 11:36:25 pm
Quote from: Kaarel 123 on November 20, 2015, 03:27:00 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 03:11:46 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 01:48:28 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:43:26 pm
Quote from: Mod Mary on November 20, 2015, 12:40:24 pm
Quote from: En3mey on November 20, 2015, 12:32:15 pm
I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.

Intel chips manufacturer homepage: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Yea I was there and I didn't know what to download because there is like 5 graphic drivers to download, also I was on a Youtube tutorial few days ago, I followed every step and I got a message saying [Your Windows doesn't support openGL graphics]
Show your screenshot of this part?

http://i.imgur.com/RtQbfZk.png
http://prntscr.com/94wvp0

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/81517/Graphics-Drivers-for-Intel-G41-Express-Chipset

These are the drivers I found.

Download the .exe file that says Latest in Version(Status) column and suits your OS.
I looked for it, my OS is 32-bit Windows 8.1. , And there is only 32-bit for Windows XP and Vista
It means that the drivers are not supported for Windows 8.1. Nothing I can do more, sorry.
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