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

• How to check your driver version in Microsoft* Windows Vista*
• How to check your driver version in Microsoft* Windows* XP or Windows* 2000

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

How to check the graphics driver version in Microsoft Windows Vista

Use one of the following methods:

Check the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator tab
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1. Right-click on the desktop.
2. Select Graphics Properties. The Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 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. The Information dialog opens.
   On the System tab, the graphics driver version is listed in the Driver Version field.

Check Device Manager
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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 check the graphics driver version in Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000

Use one of the following methods:

Check the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator tab
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1. Right-click the desktop.
2. Select Graphics Properties... The Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 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 Information. The Information dialog opens.
   On the System tab, the graphics driver version is listed in the Driver Version field.

Check Device Manager
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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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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® 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® G31 Express Chipset Intel® G33 Express Chipset Intel® G35 Express Chipset Intel® Q33 Express Chipset Intel® Q35 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family