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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 number.

How to check the Intel® Graphics Driver tab (Windows* 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP):

  1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
  2. Click the Settings tab.
  3. Click the Advanced button.
  4. Click the Intel® Graphics Technology or Intel® Extreme Graphics tab. If you do not see this tab, see Note below.
    The graphics driver version number will be listed below the graphics controller name. For example: 6.13.01.3004

How to check the Intel® Graphics Driver Tab (Windows NT* 4.0):

  1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
  2. Click the Intel® Graphics Technology or Intel® Extreme Graphics tab. If you do not see this tab, see Note below.
    The graphics driver version number will be listed below the graphics device. For example: 6.13.01.3004

How to check Windows* Device Manager (Windows* 95, 98, or Me):

  1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
  2. Click the Device Manager tab.
  3. Double-click the Display adapters icon.
  4. Double-click the icon that appears directly below the Display adapters icon.
  5. Click the Driver tab.
  6. Click the Driver File Details button.
    The graphics driver version number will be listed as the File version. For example: 6.13.01.3004

How to check Windows Device Manager (Windows* 2000):

  1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
  2. Click the Hardware tab.
  3. Click the Device Manager button.
  4. Double-click the Display adapters icon.
  5. Double-click the icon that appears directly below the Display adapters icon.
  6. Click the Driver tab.
  7. Click the Driver Details... button.
    The graphics driver version number will be listed as the File version. For example: 6.13.01.3004

How to check Windows Device Manager (Windows* XP):
  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
  3. Click the Hardware tab.
  4. Click the Device Manager button.
  5. Double-click the Display adapters icon.
  6. Double-click the icon that appears directly below the Display adapters icon.
  7. Click the Driver tab.
  8. Click the Driver Details... button.
  9. The graphics driver version string, such as "6.13.01.3004", will be shown as the File version:.

NOTES:
If you do not see an Intel® Graphics Technology tab or Intel® Extreme Graphics tab, you may have an out of date version or a customized version of the graphics drivers may be installed. Contact your computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer for the latest video drivers for your computer. To check if a newer generic driver is available, use the Intel® Driver Update Utility.

If you see an Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver tab, your computer is using a newer Intel graphics controller that is not covered by this web page. See How to Identify your graphics driver version for the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver.

Related Topics:
Understanding driver version numbering
Intel® Driver Update Utility

Operating System:
Windows 95 *, Windows 95 OSR 2.x*, Windows 98 *, Windows 98 SE*, Windows 2000 *, Windows Me*, Windows NT 4.0*, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition*

This applies to:
Intel® 82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller
Intel® 82830M Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
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® 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® 945GM Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family

Solution ID: CS-028994
Date Created: 03-Apr-2008
Last Modified: 21-Nov-2011
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