How can I update my Intel Graphics driver?

XdxD
XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
Whenever I try to use the installer from Intel, it doed that it can't install as manufacturer has installed a customised driver. Since my Predator's Intel Driver dates back to August, 2017, can I update it as a generic driver? Acer hasn't released any graphics driver update of its own.
Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!

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  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
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    @XdxD I strongly suggest that you NOT try to fix a problem that doesn't exist. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
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    If it were mine, I would NOT mess with it unless I  understood the nature & risk probability of the  'vulnerability'. Jack E/NJ

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  • JordanB
    JordanB ACE Posts: 3,729 Pathfinder
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    @XdxD

    Within the next couple weeks, you should be getting a major Windows Update.  I assume the update will include an updated Intel graphics driver.

    I would recommend just waiting for the automatic Windows Update. Your computer will automatically download it within the next 3 weeks.

    You can manually install the latest Intel graphics driver at your own risk using either of the manual update methods.

    Method-A (Have disk method)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------
       Microsoft Windows* "Have Disk" Installation 
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    1.  Download the latest driver from Intel (download the zip file---not the exe file) and extract/unzip it.
    2.  Go to "Device Manager". 
    3.  Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
    4.  In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
    5.  Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
    6.  Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
    7.  Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
    8. Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you 
        downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the
        "igdlh64.INF" file. Click "Open".
    9. Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install 
        the driver.
    10. Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now 
        be loaded. 


    Method B:

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005629/graphics-drivers.html


    I'm not an Acer employee.
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  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
    What problem is the August 2017 ACER-specific Intel driver causing for your Predator? Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • Karthik21
    Karthik21 Member Posts: 26 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    Hi,
    Could you just provide me you SNID or Model of the laptop so that I can help you further.
  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    JackE said:
    What problem is the August 2017 ACER-specific Intel driver causing for your Predator? Jack E/NJ
    Well, I just was curious whether to have updated drivers for it. It hasn't shown any problems by the way.
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    Karthik21 said:
    Hi,
    Could you just provide me you SNID or Model of the laptop so that I can help you further.
    My model is G3-572 (Predator Helios 300).
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    @XdxD I strongly suggest that you NOT try to fix a problem that doesn't exist. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    JackE said:
    @XdxD I strongly suggest that you NOT try to fix a problem that doesn't exist. Jack E/NJ
    OK. But, if it remains the same version even in 2019 or some new vulnerability is discovered, shall I still keep using it?
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    If it were mine, I would NOT mess with it unless I  understood the nature & risk probability of the  'vulnerability'. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • adamo000
    adamo000 Member Posts: 61 Devotee WiFi Icon
    edited April 2018
    You could use Have Disk methode. I did it once (with latest drivers from Intel site) and it was working in a while (I don't know what happend that latest drivers was replaced with those from Acer site). 
    Maybe new Insider Preview Windows 10 build but I'm not sure. 
    The thing is that it was worked. After installing latest drivers, I was able to install whole new graphic manager. 
  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
     said:
    You could use Have Disk methode. I did it once (with latest drivers from Intel site) and it was working in a while (I don't know what happend that latest drivers was replaced with said:
    You could use Have Disk methode. I did it once (with latest drivers from Intel site) and it was working in a while (I don't know what happend that latest drivers was replaced with those from Acer site). 
    Maybe new Insider Preview Windows 10 build but I'm not sure. 
    The thing is that it was worked. After installing latest drivers, I was able to install whole new graphic manager. 
    Hmm, but I don't want an Insider Build. Btw, Acer drivers may be bug-free.
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
    XdxD>>>Well, I just was curious >>>I don't want an Insider Build.>>>

    Awww! What happened to your curiosity and spirit of adventure? =) Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • adamo000
    adamo000 Member Posts: 61 Devotee WiFi Icon
    XdxD said

    Hmm, but I don't want an Insider Build. Btw, Acer drivers may be bug-free.

    Acer drivers are definitely not bug-free ;) They are causing lag and they are outdated :)

    JackE said:
    XdxD>>>Well, I just was curious >>>I don't want an Insider Build.>>>

    Awww! What happened to your curiosity and spirit of adventure? =) Jack E/NJ

    Best comment I have seen for a long time :)
  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    JackE said: 
    XdxD>>>Well, I just was curious >>>I don't want an Insider Build.>>>

    Awww! What happened to your curiosity and spirit of adventure? =) Jack E/NJ

    I don't have a network connection to download 4+ GB 2-3 days per week.
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • JordanB
    JordanB ACE Posts: 3,729 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    @XdxD

    Within the next couple weeks, you should be getting a major Windows Update.  I assume the update will include an updated Intel graphics driver.

    I would recommend just waiting for the automatic Windows Update. Your computer will automatically download it within the next 3 weeks.

    You can manually install the latest Intel graphics driver at your own risk using either of the manual update methods.

    Method-A (Have disk method)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------
       Microsoft Windows* "Have Disk" Installation 
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    1.  Download the latest driver from Intel (download the zip file---not the exe file) and extract/unzip it.
    2.  Go to "Device Manager". 
    3.  Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
    4.  In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
    5.  Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
    6.  Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
    7.  Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
    8. Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you 
        downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the
        "igdlh64.INF" file. Click "Open".
    9. Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install 
        the driver.
    10. Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now 
        be loaded. 


    Method B:

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005629/graphics-drivers.html


    I'm not an Acer employee.
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
    Does that mean if you did, you actually would????!!!!  Jack E/NJ


    Jack E/NJ

  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    JackE said:
    Does that mean if you did, you actually would????!!!!  Jack E/NJ


    Yup
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    JordanB said:
    @XdxD

    Within the next couple weeks, you should be getting a major Windows Update.  I assume the update will include an updated Intel graphics driver.

    I would recommend just waiting for the automatic Windows Update. Your computer will automatically download it within the next 3 weeks.

    You can manually install the latest Intel graphics driver at your own risk using either of the manual update methods.

    Method-A (Have disk method)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------
       Microsoft Windows* "Have Disk" Installation 
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    1.  Download the latest driver from Intel (download the zip file---not the exe file) and extract/unzip it.
    2.  Go to "Device Manager". 
    3.  Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
    4.  In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
    5.  Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
    6.  Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
    7.  Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
    8. Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you 
        downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the
        "igdlh64.INF" file. Click "Open".
    9. Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install 
        the driver.
    10. Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now 
        be loaded. 


    Method B:

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005629/graphics-drivers.html


    As you recommend, I will wait for Windows Update to update it. Thanks!
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    Well, when I tried updating from Device Manager, it offered me an update and it installed successfully. Thanks for all helpful comments.
    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
    Was this done back in May or more recently? Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • XdxD
    XdxD Member Posts: 1,584 Community Aficionado WiFi Icon
    JackE said:
    Was this done back in May or more recently? Jack E/NJ
    Well, may be 1 or 2 months ago. Still the driver date is 27/09/17.


    Trying to do my best here - Your happy Predator owner =)!
  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,880 Trailblazer
    A bit over a month ago, Oct 2,  a major Win10update was released 1809. Run Winver to see what you have on there now. Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

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