What are Intel’s plan to deliver Intel® graphics drivers for the Microsoft Windows 7* operating system?
Supporting the integrated graphics controller of the Intel® 945, 965, 3 and 4 Series Express Chipset families, Intel graphics drivers for the Windows 7 operating system (OS) are available now via the Intel Download Center. Many computer manufacturers may make drivers tailored for their product offerings available for download from their web site or through the Microsoft Windows Update service. Additionally, drivers supporting the integrated graphics controller of the Intel 945, 965, 3, and 4 Series Express Chipset families will be available on the Windows 7 OS retail installation disc; however Intel recommends downloading the latest graphics driver available for your computer.
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Where can I download Intel® graphics drivers that support the Microsoft Windows 7* operating system?
To avoid potential installation incompatibilities, Intel recommends checking with your computer manufacturer whether Windows 7 is a supported operating system (OS) for your computer system and whether a driver update is available for download. Some computer manufacturers require drivers that they customized and validated for your specific computer model.
Starting with the Intel® 945 Express Chipset families, Intel makes available generic versions of the Intel graphics driver for Windows 7 OS. If you choose not to use your computer manufacturer's validated driver and want to install the Intel generic driver, these generic drivers are available from the Intel Download Center. However, if you encounter a problem with using the generic driver, Intel recommends reinstalling and using the validated driver from your computer manufacturer.
If you have the older Intel® 810, 815, 845, 852, 855, or 865 Chipset or Intel® 910 or 915 Express Chipset, Windows 7 OS drivers are not available. However, your integrated graphics controller may support Windows 7 OS by using XPDM drivers.
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How to identify your Intel® graphics controller?
Which Intel® graphics controllers will have Windows 7 drivers?
Older Intel® graphics controllers and Windows 7* FAQ
Error: “The driver being installed is not validated for this computer..."
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Which Intel® graphics products have drivers for the Windows 7 operating system?
The integrated graphics controller of the following Intel® products have drivers for the Windows 7 operating system (OS):
- Intel® 945G/GC/GT/GV Express Chipsets
- Intel® 946G/GV/GZ Express Chipsets
- Intel® G965/Q963/Q965 Express Chipset
- Intel® G31/G33/G35/Q33/Q35 Express Chipsets
- Intel® G41/G43/G45/Q43/Q45 Express Chipsets
- Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family
- Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family
- Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family
If you have the older Intel® 810, 815, 845, 852, 855, or 865 Chipset or Intel® 910 or 915 Express Chipset, Windows 7 graphics drivers are not available. However, your integrated graphics controller may support Windows 7 OS by using XPDM drivers. See Older Intel® graphics controllers and Windows 7* FAQ.
Related Topic:
How to identify your Intel® graphics controller?
When will Intel Technical Support agents begin supporting Windows 7 graphics drivers?
Intel Technical Support agents will begin supporting the Intel graphics drivers for the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system when Microsoft officially launches this operating system, expected on October 22, 2009.
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Operating System:
| Windows 7*, Windows 7, 32-bit*, Windows 7, 64-bit*, Windows 7 Enterprise, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Enterprise, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Basic, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Basic, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Premium, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Professional, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Professional, 64-bit version*, Windows 7 Starter Edition*, Windows 7 Ultimate, 32-bit version*, Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit version* |
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