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Updated my display driver on my Intel HD 3000 graphics, now nothing runs.

LPeet
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I created this account because this has become a huge hassle for me. I understand the HD 3000 was NOT made for running games at max FPS, but right now, it's the best I have. I was not impressed with what I was getting graphics wise, so I decided to install the latest driver for the Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics. I hadn't updated the driver since I bought this laptop (Toshiba Satellite L755) a few years back.

So, after I updated the driver, I went to go play some games, hoping to get a tiny boost in graphics quality, but what I got was a black screen with no audio. I can't even CTRL+ALT+DEL out of it, I have to put the laptop to sleep and wake it up again to access the task manager. A few of the games I love to play the most (Arma 2, Minecraft, etc.) either run in windowed mode to start out with or let me have the option to start the game in fullscreen or in windowed first, but the windowed experience is MUCH less satisfying.

So far, I've tried downgrading my drivers, etc., but nothing works at ALL. What can I do?

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Jose_H_Intel1
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I apologize for the undesired outcome. Perhaps you will need to completely uninstall Intel® HD Graphics and then install the version that was working for you. A BIOS update may help too.

You may want to indicate the operating system you are using if further assistance is needed.

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LPeet
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Jose_H_Intel1
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You may try the suggestion presented above with the older Intel® HD Graphics driver version linked below or with the version provided by your system manufacturer.

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23377 https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23377

There is also the option to install the driver with the zip file as explained in this article, or use Windows* System Restore. http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-033915.htm Graphics — How to Manually Install a Driver in Microsoft Windows 7*

Those games were not tested with Intel® HD Graphics 3000. I suggest you contacting the respective developer to check if they are compatible with the graphics controller and if so, they may also have updates or patches for the games.

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intelhdgraphics3000_2000/sb/CS-032052.htm 2nd Generation Intel® Core&# 153; Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000 — Games playable with Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2…

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