Friday, May 22, 2015

How to Manually Install a Driver in Microsoft Windows 7*

To manually install the Intel® Graphics Driver in the Microsoft Windows 7* operating system, follow these steps:

Caution
Intel supplies generic versions of its graphics drivers for general purposes. But, the computer manufacturer can change the features, incorporate customizations, or make other changes to the graphics driver software or software packaging. To avoid any potential installation incompatibilities, Intel recommends that you first check with your computer manufacturer and use the driver software they provide.

  1. Download the graphics driver ZIP file.
  2. Unzip the file to a designated location or folder.
  3. Click Start.
  4. Right-click Computer > Manage. When prompted for permission from User Account Control, click Yes.
  5. Select Device Manager from the navigation tab on the left.
  6. Double-click Display Adapters.
  7. Right-click the Intel® Graphics Controller and click Update Driver Software.
  8. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
  9. Click Browse and select the directory where the driver files are located.
  10. Click Next. Drivers are now being installed.
  11. Reboot computer when prompted.
To verify successful driver installation:
  1. Go to Device Manager.
  2. Double-click Display Adapter.
  3. Double-click the Intel graphics controller.
  4. Click Driver tab.
  5. Verify the Driver Version and Driver Date is correct.

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