Solved Vista to 8: My Video Driver is out of date!

Michaelvas17

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I upgraded my Desktop which uses Vista to Windows 8. I tried opening a video the other day but my Video card driver is out of date. What should I do.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware x51
    Memory
    1TB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 204BW; Dell E173FP
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK520
    Mouse
    Logitech MK520
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG
Go to the manufacturer site and get the latest drivers for it.

What is your video card?

~update~

Some old on-board chips arent officially supported by Windows 8, what requires a manual install in compatibility mode.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 10.0.10122
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
    CPU
    Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z87-Plus
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
    Sound Card
    7.1 HDA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
    Hard Drives
    1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
    3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
    1 x 2000 GB e-HDD (Backup)
    PSU
    ThermalTake 1000W PSU
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    Corsair Carbide R300
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    Corsair H60 (Push-Pull)
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    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard
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    Microsoft Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 Mbps (Down) 5 Mbps (Up)
    Browser
    IE, FF, Chrome
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    AVG Internet Security 2015
    Other Info
    Some wired stuff
My Video card is a ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro. If this doesn't sound right, just tell me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware x51
    Memory
    1TB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 204BW; Dell E173FP
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK520
    Mouse
    Logitech MK520
    Browser
    Google Chrome
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    AVG
You can download HWinfo32 portable to confirm your chipset:
HWiNFO32 Download
Just unzip it and run it. see screenshot below:

chipset1.jpg

However, if it is the G33, I see no drivers listed for Win 8, so you may want to try the Win 7 drivers and install them in the compatibility mode (as previously recommended by vrosa);
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Graphics&ProductLine=Desktop+graphics+drivers&
ProductProduct=Intel%c2%ae+G33+Express+Chipset


Good luck.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
My Video card is a ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro. If this doesn't sound right, just tell me.

More information about the PC would be helpful. Is the card PCI, AGP, or PCI-Express?

The 2400 is an old card, and no longer included in the monthly Catalyst releases, but there are Win8 drivers:

AMD Catalyst

(These are 64 bit; there are also 32 bit. You didn't specify which version of Win8 you're using.)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
You can download HWinfo32 portable to confirm your chipset:
HWiNFO32 Download
Just unzip it and run it. see screenshot below:

View attachment 18839

However, if it is the G33, I see no drivers listed for Win 8, so you may want to try the Win 7 drivers and install them in the compatibility mode (as previously recommended by vrosa);
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Graphics&ProductLine=Desktop+graphics+drivers&
ProductProduct=Intel%c2%ae+G33+Express+Chipset


Good luck.
MahNuts.png Anything I am doing wrong here?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update 1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware x51
    Memory
    1TB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 204BW; Dell E173FP
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK520
    Mouse
    Logitech MK520
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG
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