Graphic Card Compatible?

[Piuma]

Hi, I've been trying to find out everywhere to see if my graphics card is capable of Windows 7. I'm having a real hard time. My card is Intel 945 Mobile Family.

My brother installed Windows 7 and his card was outdated so now everything is "blurry" and not nice looking. He couldn't downgrade so he bought a Mac. So yeah, I'd try it out on my computer if I could fork out 1k to get a new computer, but I simply can't.

The windows update advisor says that my graphics adapter isn't "supported" with Windows Aero. The requirements state that it needs 128MB, which I believe I have 256.

It's getting annoying that the Windows Advisor says that it's not supported, yet Best Buy is selling my same exact computer with Windows 7 with the same graphics card. I'm conflicted; I don't want to mess up my computer, yet I want Windows 7.

 

[torrentg]

x64 driver -  Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows* 7 64 (exe)

x86 driver -  Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows* 7(exe)

 

[Piuma]

x64 driver -  Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows* 7 64 (exe)

x86 driver -  Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows* 7(exe)

Thank you for the quick reply. So if I were to install Windows 7, everything would be fine as long as I download the driver? I'm kind of a nub when it comes to computers. Everything is good in terms of my specs.

 

[torrentg]

Install Windows. Then run either the x86 or x64 version by double clicking on it after you download. Get the version that is the same as the version of Win 7 that you install. You're welcome. I don't forsee any problems at all with this.

 

[Piuma]

Install Windows. Then run either the x86 or x64 version after you download it. Get the version that is the same as the version of Win 7 that you install. You're welcome. I don't forsee any problems at all with this.

I'm running 32 bit, so it would be x86. It says it was written for the desktop, so is it ok if I have a laptop?

 

[torrentg]

Yes, it's correct. They're a little confusing by saying that, I know. The page also says it's for GM version of 945 too. M stands for mobile. So you should be good.

 

[Piuma]

Yes, it's correct. They're a little confusing by saying that, I know. The page also says it's for GM version of 945 too. M stands for mobile. So you should be good.

Ok, thanks again. I'll be trying to update soon. Thanks for the links and the quick replies.

 

[torrentg]

Good luck. Yeah, I think they intend the term "desktop" as the screen itself. You know, like Aero interface. I don't think they mean a desktop computer, specifically.

You'll really enjoy Win 7 and upgrade will be worth it.

 

[Piuma]

Good luck. Yeah, I think they intend the term "desktop" as the screen itself. You know, like Aero interface. I don't think they mean a desktop computer, specifically.

You'll really enjoy Win 7 and upgrade will be worth it.

Yep. After using XP for what seems forever, it will be a nice change.

 

[Piuma]

Hi, I downloaded Windows 7 and it's working OK. Not great. I can now longer use my volume controls or anything. Also, a driver was not installed. It says Error 28, but I'll figure that out later.

I believe everything is fine with the OS. I don't think I need to get the driver since my graphics are fine. So, I think this is resolved. Thanks.

 

[aeolian]

Graphics card help?

I have a similar issue, but my card is of the 965 Express Chipset Family, and i'm running 32 bit xp home. are there any drivers i can get for my video card or will i have to upgrade if i want to go to windows 7?