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How to identify your graphics driver version

Use one of the methods below to check your computer's graphics driver version:



Use the Intel® Driver Update Utility to check the graphics driver version

Visit the Intel Driver Update Utility, which detects your computer's graphics controller product and identifies the currently installed driver version. This online utility will also advise if a newer driver is available for download. If the utility detects customized computer manufacturer drivers, click here for additional information.



How to manually check the graphics driver version in Microsoft Windows Vista* or Windows 7
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Use one of the following methods:

Check the Intel® graphics driver tab
  1. Right-click on the desktop.
  2. Select Graphics Properties. The Intel® graphics driver window opens.
    Note: If the Graphic Properties option is not available, then an Intel graphics driver may not be installed on your computer or your computer may not use an Intel Graphics Controller.
  3. Click the Information button at bottom left corner or on the button in the upper right corner of the window.
    The Information dialog opens. On the System tab, the graphics driver version is listed in the Driver Version field.

Check Windows Device Manager
  1. Click the Start button on the Windows Vista taskbar.
  2. Select Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
  3. Double-click System. The System properties window opens.
    If System is not listed, click Classic View in the left navigation bar and then double-click on System.
  4. Select Device Manager listed in the left navigation bar. The Device Manager window opens.
  5. Click on the + icon that appears in front of the Display adapters icon to expand this section.
  6. Select and double-click the display adapter with the Intel name. If more than one display adapter is listed, double-click the first one. The Properties window opens.
    Note: If Intel is not listed in the display adapter name, your computer may not have an Intel graphics driver or graphics controller installed.
  7. Select the Driver tab. On the Driver tab, the version number is listed in the Driver Version field.


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How to manually check the graphics driver version in Microsoft Windows* XP or Windows* 2000

Use one of the following methods:

Check the Intel® graphics driver tab
(Click here to view video tutorial.)
  1. Right-click the desktop.
  2. Select Graphics Properties... The Intel® graphics driver window opens.
    Note: If the Graphic Properties option is not available, an Intel graphics driver may not be installed on your computer or your computer may not use an Intel® graphics controller.
  3. Click the Information button at bottom left corner or on the button in the upper right corner of the window.
    The Information dialog opens. On the System tab, the graphics driver version is listed in the Driver Version field.

Check Windows Device Manager
(Click here to view video tutorial.)
  1. Click Start.
  2. Select Control Panel (or Settings and Control Panel). The Control Panel window opens.
  3. Double-click System. The System Properties window opens. If System is not listed, click Switch to Classic View in the left navigation bar and then double-click on System.
  4. Click the Hardware tab.
  5. Click Device Manager.
  6. Click on the + icon that appears in front of the Display adapters icon to expand this section.
  7. Select and double-click the display adapter with the Intel name. If more than one display adapter is listed, double-click the first one. The Properties window opens.
    Note: If Intel is not listed in the display adapter name, your computer may not have an Intel graphics driver or graphics controller installed.
  8. Select the Driver tab.
    On the driver tab, the version number is listed in the Driver Version field.


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Related Topics:
Understanding driver version numbering
Graphics Driver Frequently Asked Questions

Operating System:
Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista*, Windows Vista 32*, Windows 2000*, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition*, Windows XP Media Center Edition*

This applies to:
Intel® 3 Series Chipsets
Intel® 4 Series Chipset
Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
Intel® 82852/82855 Graphics Controller Family
Intel® 82865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82915G/82910GL Express Chipset Family
Intel® 82945G Express Chipset
Intel® 82946GZ Graphics Controller
Intel® 82G965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82Q963 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82Q965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 845 Chipset Family
Intel® 852/855 Chipset Family
Intel® 865 Chipset Family
Intel® 910 Express Chipset Family
Intel® 915 Express Chipset Family
Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family
Intel® 946 Express Chipset Family
Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel® G31 Express Chipset
Intel® G33 Express Chipset
Intel® G35 Express Chipset
Intel® G41 Express Chipset
Intel® G43 Express Chipset
Intel® G45 Express Chipset
Intel® HD Graphics
Intel® Q33 Express Chipset
Intel® Q35 Express Chipset
Intel® Q43 Express Chipset
Intel® Q45 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 910GML Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® 915 Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family

Solution ID: CS-011363
Date Created: 16-May-2004
Last Modified: 21-Jan-2010
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