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    New Intel Graphics Driver for Vista!

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by michael_L300, Feb 4, 2009.

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    Here is the Intel web page to download the latest graphics driver for all Vista 32 bit versions:

    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...All&OSFullName=All Operating Systems&lang=eng

    This new driver is for all laptops with the following chipsets:

    Intel(R) G31 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) G33 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) G35 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) G43 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) G45 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) Q33 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) Q35 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) Q43 Express Chipset
    Intel(R) Q45 Express Chipset
    Mobile Intel(R) GL40 Express Chipset
    Mobile Intel(R) GL960 Express Chipset
    Mobile Intel(R) GLE960 Express Chipset
    Mobile Intel(R) GM45 Express Chipset
    Mobile Intel(R) GM965 Express Chipset
    Mobile Intel(R) GME965 Express Chipset
    Mobile Intel(R) GS45 Express Chipset

    This driver was released 10 December 2008, but Toshiba still hasn't released their OEM version (see note below). I will install this new driver using Intel's instructions found in the readme from the above link, and report back on whether it was successful or not.

    Important Note from Intel

    The software drivers provided on this page are generic versions, and can be used for general purposes. However, computer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to the software or software packaging they provide. To avoid any potential installation incompatibilities on your OEM system, Intel recommends that you check with your OEM and use the software provided via your system manufacturer.
    Intel or the computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may not provide technical support for some or all issues that could arise from the usage of this generic version of software drivers.
     
    michael_L300, Feb 4, 2009
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    Installation went well.

    I used the zip file download from Intel (link is in op) and followed the manual installation instructions found there, the only thing unexpected was that at system reboot, these 3 files needed permission to run:
    hkcmd.exe
    igfxtray.exe
    igfxpers.exe
    I did some checking and found that their functions can all be accessed by right clicking on the desktop, so I disabled them from running at startup by using msconfig, just to get a faster Vista startup by not loading unnecesary processes.

    If any problems come up I'll post again, but for now it looks like the new driver from Intel works just fine on my Toshiba's Intel 965 Express chipset, so now my integrated graphics chip (the common Intel X3100) has support for OpenGL 2.0 plus extensions.
     
    michael_L300, Feb 12, 2009
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