This zip archive contains the files needed for installing the Intel HD Graphics driver. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

Microsoft Windows "Setup.exe" Installation:

- Save and unzip the downloadable archive.

- Locate the hard drive directory where the driver files are stored using the browser or the Explore feature of Windows.

- From this directory, double-click the "Setup.exe" file.

- The first dialog of the installation user interface will appear. By default, a checkbox is selected to automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme (if supported). Deselect the checkbox if this support should be turned off.

- Click "Next" to continue.

- Read the License Agreement and, if you agree with the terms, click "Yes" to proceed.

- Review the Readme File information and click "Next" to proceed.

- When the "Setup Progress" is complete, click "Next" to proceed.

- When the "Setup is Complete" screen appears, click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows "Have Disk" Installation

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".

- Click "Device Manager" on the left.

- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".

- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6).

- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.

- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".

- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".

- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".

- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".

- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the "igdlh.INF" file. Click "Open".

- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver.

- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - HD Graphics

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".

- Click "Device Manager" on the left.

- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".

- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6)

- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.

- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".

- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".

- Click directly "Browse".

- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded and click the "Graphics" folder.

- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver if it considers this an upgrade.

- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - Display Audio

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".

- Click "Device Manager" on the left.

- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".

- Double-click "Sound, video and game controllers".

- If installing from scratch, right-click the "High Definition Audio" controller. If updating the driver, right-click the "Intel Display Audio" controller. Click "Update Driver Software...".

- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".

- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".

- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".

- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "DisplayAudio" folder, and select the "IntcDAud.inf" file. Click "Open" and click "OK".

- Select "Intel Display Audio" and click "Next".

- The operating system will install the driver. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

- Click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

- To determine if the driver has been loaded correctly, refer to the Verifying Installation of the Software section below.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.