How to Open the Control Panel for Intel® Graphics
You can open the Intel® Graphics Control Panel in Windows® 10, Windows 8*/8.1*, and Windows 7* by using the three different methods below.
Troubleshooting: If the methods below don't work, see Intel® Graphics Control Panel fails to launch after installing it from the Microsoft® Store.
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Method 1: Windows Search Box (Recommended)
In the Windows search box, search for Intel. The Intel Graphics Control Panel will appear as a search result. Click the Intel Graphics Control Panel search result to launch the application. This is the recommended method to be used on the majority of systems.
| Note | The application may appear further down the search results if there are other Intel applications installed on the system. |
Method 2: Hotkey Combination
On your keyboard, simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+F12.
| Note | Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) can disable certain hot-key functions. |
Method 3: Desktop Mode (For systems with legacy drivers only)
In desktop mode, right-click the Desktop. Then, select Intel® Graphics Settings. This method is only available for systems with legacy drivers installed.
| Note | Graphics drivers labeled as 15.45.xx.xxxx, 15.40.xx.xxxx, 15.36.xx.xxxx, and 15.33.xx.xxxx are legacy drivers. To identify your graphics driver version, see What's My Intel® Graphics Driver Version? |
