Need new OpenGL drivers

[Clearwater]

I recently updated my version of Minecraft, and when I tried to play it, I got an error message saying that I need

to update my OpenGL drivers, since they were out of date. Thing is, I don't know where to get 'em. Can anyone help me out please?

[Fana McCloud]

OpenGL drivers? I've NEVER had to download OpenGL drivers... ever. I think they're usually included with the video card drivers from the graphics card manufacturer or something.

[DZComposer]

Download the latest driver for you video card. OpenGL is included in the package.

[Clearwater]

Download the latest driver for you video card. OpenGL is included in the package.

Eh? It's downloaded, but when I try to install the update, it keeps blue screen crashing. (Will my computer woes NEVER end? )

[DZComposer]

I need more information:

1. Video Card make/model

2. Video Card Driver Version

3. Operating System

4. Error code on the BSOD (you may need to disable "automatic restart on system failure." To do so, right-click on my computer and hit properties. Vista and later requires clicking "Advanced System Settings" to get the system properties dialog, it opens right away on XP and earlier. Go to the advanced tab. Under Startup and Recovery click Settings. Under system failure. un-check "Automatically Restart." OK out of everything.).

[CrypticQuery]

On Windows 7, DZ's outlined process didn't seem to work for me.  Found the steps below as well, however.

 

1. Click on the Start button and then on Control Panel.

   Tip: In a hurry? Type system in the search box after clicking Start. Choose System under the Control Panel heading in the list of results and then skip to Step 4.

2. Click on the System and Security link.

   Note: If you're viewing the Small icons or Large icons view of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Simply double-click on the System icon and proceed to Step 4.

3. Click on the System link.

4. In the task pane on the left, click the Advanced system settings link.

5. Locate the Startup and Recovery section near the bottom of the window and click on the Settings button.

6. In the Startup and Recovery window, locate and uncheck the check box next to Automatically restart.

7. Click OK in the Startup and Recovery window.

8. Click OK in the System Properties window.

9. You can now close the System window.

10. From now on, when a problem causes a BSOD or another major error that halts the system, Windows 7 will not force a reboot. You'll have to reboot manually when an error appears.

[sroberson]

Or we could boot into safe mode and uninstall the driver for the graphic card under device manager, then let Windows 7 reinstall whatever drivers it found before that seem to escape the BSOD issue. I think we do need more info on the graphic card as DZ mentioned in order to make sure the right one is being installed. Its not out of the question that the right driver is being installed but there is another problem.

(Edit: My bad, I just realized the previous troubleshooting posts was for stopping the automatic reboot at BSOD instead of fixing the BSOD.)

[DZComposer]

On Windows 7, DZ's outlined process didn't seem to work for me.  Found the steps below as well, however.

 

• Click on the Start button and then on Control Panel.

  Tip: In a hurry? Type system in the search box after clicking Start. Choose System under the Control Panel heading in the list of results and then skip to Step 4.

• Click on the System and Security link.

  Note: If you're viewing the Small icons or Large icons view of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Simply double-click on the System icon and proceed to Step 4.

• Click on the System link.

• In the task pane on the left, click the Advanced system settings link.

• Locate the Startup and Recovery section near the bottom of the window and click on the Settings button.

• In the Startup and Recovery window, locate and uncheck the check box next to Automatically restart.

• Click OK in the Startup and Recovery window.

• Click OK in the System Properties window.

• You can now close the System window.

• From now on, when a problem causes a BSOD or another major error that halts the system, Windows 7 will not force a reboot. You'll have to reboot manually when an error appears.

That's not really any different than my instructions, other than right-clicking computer saves an unnecessary trip into the control panel.

[CrypticQuery]

That's not really any different than my instructions, other than right-clicking computer saves an unnecessary trip into the control panel.

 

I can't seem to get to that particular advanced menu by just right clicking on computer and hitting properties - could be just my own ineptitude though.