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    So whats the problem with opengl and how do I fix it?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by eL_eRiC, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. eL_eRiC

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    I'm playing this game called x-moto (very fun) and on some levels it gets laggy and I've read its because of vista not supporting opengl correctly. Is there any way to fix it?
     
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    Are you using the driver that came with your computer?
     
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    For what? Graphics card?
     
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    Yeah (sorry), thats what I meant. Quite often the stock manufacturer's drivers are not up-to-date. If you're using an Nvidia card, you can get the latest Forceware driver from either Guru3D or laptopvideo2go.

    EDIT: Obviously this doesn't answer your question regarding Vista and OpenGL, but I am curious as to whether you are using the best drivers possible.
     
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    I just got the drivers from the dell website because I didn't understand how to get them off of other sites :-/ I bet I could figure out now though.
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 17, 2008
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