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

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*

Use one of the following methods:

Check the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator tab
(Click here to view video tutorial.)

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
(Click here to view video tutorial.)

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 Media Accelerator tab
(Click here to view video tutorial.)

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
(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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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® 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® 945 Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family