Graphics
Graphics
World of Warcraft* game error and intermittent black screens

Symptom(s):

  • Error message: Display driver igfx stopped responding and has successfully recovered
  • Intermittent black screen is displayed for few seconds then returns to the game

Solution:

To resolve this issue, apply the latest patches available from the game manufacturer and install the latest Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator driver.

Contact the game manufacturer for more instructions or support in applying patches.

Use the online Intel® Driver Update Utility to check for the latest graphics driver available for the graphics controller in your computer. If the online utility displays a message that a customized graphics driver is detected, see custom computer manufacturer graphics driver.

Related Topic:
Intel® Graphics Gaming Guide

Operating System:
Windows Vista *

This applies to:
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® 945GM Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family

Solution ID: CS-025607
Date Created: 12-Feb-2007
Last Modified: 21-Nov-2011