How to Open the Control Panel for Intel® Graphics
You can open the Intel® Graphics Control Panel in Windows 7* and newer using the three different methods below. Though this option is still available, Intel recommends installing the Intel® Graphics Command Center instead. For more information, see this FAQ. To install the Intel Graphics Command Center, refer to these instructions.
Before Continuing: Confirm that your system has the Intel® Graphics Control Panel installed. If it is not installed on your system, refer to these installation instructions.
Method 1: Windows Start Menu
From the Windows Start Menu, search for the Intel® Graphics Control Panel. Double click the Intel® Graphics Control Panel icon.
Method 2: Desktop Mode
In desktop mode, right-click on the Desktop. Then, select Intel® Graphics Settings
| Note | The Intel® Graphics Settings option is no longer available when using Windows Declarative Componentized Hardware (DCH) Graphics drivers on 6th Generation Intel® processors or newer. Find more information. |
Method 3: Hot-key
You can open the Intel® Graphics Control Panel with a hot-key combination. On your keyboard, simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+F12.
| Note | Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) can disable certain hot-key functions. |
If the methods above don't work, see the information below:
Refer to Intel® Graphics Control Panel fails to launch after installing it from the Microsoft® Store for troubleshooting information.
