Intel HD Graphics Driver 9.18.10.3257 for Windows 7/Windows 8 Download

Posted at December 21, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Intel HD Graphics Driver 9.18.10.3257 for Windows 7/Windows 8
Category	Graphics Board
Manufacturer	INTEL
File Size	103.6 MB
Supported OS	Windows 7

Intel HD Graphics Driver 9.18.10.3257 for Windows 7/Windows 8 Description

The following issues were fixed on 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors:

- Hang no longer occurs when running the 3D Text screen saver for a long time.
- Fixed an issue where monitors not supporting EDID were locked to1366x768 resolution.
- Resolved DWM.exe crash error “Desktop Window Manager stopped working and was closed” reported on systems with discrete graphics with Switchable Graphics enabled.

The following issues were found on 4th Generation Intel Core Processors:

- Resolved the no video issue that may be seen after moving the HDMI display from non-Intel graphics port to the Intel graphics port.
- BioShock game: Corruption no longer seen in the beginning of game.
- Resolved issue where the mouse cursor or welcome screen shifts jumps when booting into Windows.
- Resolved issue where a second HD audio device shows in Windows Sound properties control panel after unplugging the DisplayPort monitor.
- Display no longer flickers when running a camera application.
- Resolved flash seen on laptop display after changing from a low resolution to a high resolution using touch.
- Sandra 2013 Cryptography SHA 512: Resolved Compute Shader Error 339 seen.
- Battlefield 3 game: Corruption no longer seen on train floor.
- Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 Basic (OpenGL) application: checkerboard corruption no longer seen on right side of the window.
- Resolved issue where stereoscopic 3D (S3D) signal remains on the Windows desktop after stopping the playback of S3D video over an Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi) or after connecting Intel WiDi while the Blu-ray video plays.
- Resolved issue where incorrect SDVO information was shown in the Intel Graphics Control Panel
- Resolved sporadic issue where a 4Kx2K display may be blank
- The Intel HD Audio device in Windows Device Manager no longer shows a yellow exclamation point after Microsoft Sysprep
- Resolved issue where xvYCC & YCbCr color options may not appear in the Intel Graphics Control Panel after connecting an HDMI panel.
- Metro Video’s sound can be paused after resume from Standby state.
- Resolved an issue where the Intel Display Audio is not listed in the Windows Device Manager after connecting an HDMI monitor and then resuming from Standby/Hibernate mode.
- Resolved a crash issue that may be seen after inserting H.264 file into a timeline of Corel VideoStudio Pro.
- Resolved an issue where 2560x1080 resolution was not available on the third DisplayPort 1.2 monitor when daisy chained (This feature is supported only on 4th Generation Intel Core Processors)
- Resolved an issue where power on the second and third monitors are not detected while daisy-chained.
- Resolved a corruption issue seen in a recursive Gaussian test.
- Resolved a corruption issue seen in Resident Evil 5 Benchmark (DirectX 10).
- Fixed an issue where a vertical line unexpectedly appears on the right side while at the Windows locked screen, when screen is unlocked, or when resuming from Sleep or Hibernate state.
- Fixed issue where screen may turn black after switching to Clone mode

Versions:

- Intel Graphics Driver: 9.18.10.3257
- Intel Display Audio Driver: 6.16.0.3112

Supports Intel Iris graphics, Intel Iris Pro graphics, and Intel HD graphics on:

- 4th Generation Intel Core Processor Platform
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processor U Series based Platform
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor Platform
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor U Series based Platform
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor Y Series based Platform
- Intel Pentium Processor 2000/3000/G2000/G2100/G3000 Series
- Intel Celeron Processor 900/1000/2000/G1000 Series

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel Desktop Board DB75EN
- Intel Desktop Board DB85FL
- Intel Desktop Board DH61AG
- Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL
- Intel Desktop Board DH61BE
- Intel Desktop Board DH61CR
- Intel Desktop Board DH61DL
- Intel Desktop Board DH61SA
- Intel Desktop Board DH61WW
- Intel Desktop Board DH61ZE
- Intel Desktop Board DH67BL
- Intel Desktop Board DH67CF
- Intel Desktop Board DH67CL
- Intel Desktop Board DH67GD
- Intel Desktop Board DH67VR
- Intel Desktop Board DH77DF
- Intel Desktop Board DH77EB
- Intel Desktop Board DH77KC
- Intel Desktop Board DH87MC
- Intel Desktop Board DH87RL
- Intel Desktop Board DQ77CP
- Intel Desktop Board DQ77KB
- Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK
- Intel Desktop Board DQ87PG
- Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC
- Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB
- Intel Desktop Board DZ75ML-45K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77BH-55K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77RE-75K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77SL-50K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ87KLT-75K

Microsoft Windows "Setup.exe" Installation:

- Save and unzip the downloadable archive.
- Locate the hard drive directory where the driver files are stored using the browser or the Explore feature of Windows.
- From this directory, double-click the "Setup.exe" file.
- The first dialog of the installation user interface will appear. By default, a checkbox is selected to automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme (if supported). Deselect the checkbox if this support should be turned off.
- Click "Next" to continue.
- Read the License Agreement and, if you agree with the terms, click "Yes" to proceed.
- Review the Readme File information and click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup Progress" is complete, click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup is Complete" screen appears, click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows "Have Disk" Installation

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6).
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the "igdlh.INF" file. Click "Open".
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - HD Graphics

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6)
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click directly "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded and click the "Graphics" folder.
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver if it considers this an upgrade.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - Display Audio

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Sound, video and game controllers".
- If installing from scratch, right-click the "High Definition Audio" controller. If updating the driver, right-click the "Intel Display Audio" controller. Click "Update Driver Software...".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "DisplayAudio" folder, and select the "IntcDAud.inf" file. Click "Open" and click "OK".
- Select "Intel Display Audio" and click "Next".
- The operating system will install the driver. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
- Click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.
- To determine if the driver has been loaded correctly, refer to the Verifying Installation of the Software section below.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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