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Emps-World => Guides => Topic started by: Kaarel 123 on November 17, 2015, 06:14:45 pm
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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.
(http://i.imgur.com/IjcUIZJ.png)
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
(http://i.imgur.com/RtQbfZk.png)
Download and install a driver installer
Note! You might require Administrator access!
1. Open a web browser, search for your manufacturer's homepage.
(http://i.imgur.com/0RtFzeW.png)
2. Select Support or Drivers section
(http://i.imgur.com/5NCJOC9.png)
3. Search for your model
4. Download your driver and run the installer file
(http://i.imgur.com/bHBMpvH.png)
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.
Kaarel.
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Images are quite blurry. This happened because I had to resize them, they were too big in the beginning.
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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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But how do I download more ram?
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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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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.
(http://www.computerhope.com/issues/pictures/windows8-device-manager.jpg)
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
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Been looking for this since many players are complaining about their computer not supporting OpenGl,
Thanks, Kaarel!
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I got a small problem that you didn't mention over here.
I got Intel(R)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.