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OpenGL API
I have trouble running a certain software (Mathematica).
Tech support said the problem is with OpenGL API. I have XP SP2 on Dell. They said maybe I should install a different driver from Intel. Shall I install driver 6.14.10.4543 instead of the newer 6.14.10.3762? What do you suggest? Here is what Support said: "OpenGL API that is misbehaving, and it is a problem specific to the drivers for the graphics hardware on your system. The OpenGL API is a standard component of your system which Mathematica needs to use. "In particular, this arises from a bug in Intel's OpenGL implementation for your Intel graphics chip. This is part of the driver installation. "I recommend that you see if you can find a compatible, updated driver directly from Intel's site. Failing that, the developers believe the next best thing is to switch to a driver provided by Microsoft. This will install a generic OpenGL stack. However, be warned that other OpenGL apps might stop working as well because of the lack of hardware support." Thanks for your help! |
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On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:08:28 -0500, Sanford Aranoff wrote:
I have trouble running a certain software (Mathematica). Tech support said the problem is with OpenGL API. I have XP SP2 on Dell. They said maybe I should install a different driver from Intel. Shall I install driver 6.14.10.4543 instead of the newer 6.14.10.3762? What do you suggest? Here is what Support said: "OpenGL API that is misbehaving, and it is a problem specific to the drivers for the graphics hardware on your system. The OpenGL API is a standard component of your system which Mathematica needs to use. "In particular, this arises from a bug in Intel's OpenGL implementation for your Intel graphics chip. This is part of the driver installation. "I recommend that you see if you can find a compatible, updated driver directly from Intel's site. Failing that, the developers believe the next best thing is to switch to a driver provided by Microsoft. This will install a generic OpenGL stack. However, be warned that other OpenGL apps might stop working as well because of the lack of hardware support." Thanks for your help! The drivers from Windows update (I believe these are the generic drivers the tech's letter refers to), do not include OpenGL. They just very basic drivers that will provide display capability to your hardware. Obtain drivers from the manufacturer of the display hardware (or from the OEM that manufactured your computer system). These drivers include support for any additional features of your hardware that the basic drivers don't support and they usually include support for OpenGL as well. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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