Why isn't my computer detecting my video card?

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

Hi,
Why isn't my computer detecting my video card. my computer is running windows 7 ultimate 32bits
Every single time i play a game it says "Please update your graphics card" when i go onto display it says "Standard VGA graphics adapter". Here are some pictures unfortunately this is the online site i can get my hands on to share pictures.

http://postimg.org/image/hcc7s6ict/

http://postimg.org/image/shwvc7ail/

Please reply ASAP

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

What are your system's specifications?

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

Its a Pentium 4 Ht has 2gb Ram, 80gb Harddrive.

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

Abdullah19999 :

What about the graphics card?

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

I'm sorry i don't know as much about computers so you'll have to talk me through.

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

Thats what i can't find do you know how i can find it i tried looking on device manager under display adapters and it would say "Standard VGA graphics adapter".

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

Nevermind. Was the graphics card working before?

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

Gate9er :

Its the one that is basically stuck to your motherboard so you can't take it off.

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

So it is an onboard gpu?

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

Its like the piece that is Blue that the VGA cord connects to here's a pic

https://www.google.ca/search?q=onboard+gpu&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=gSDwUqj5KoSs2wWq_4HoDg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=667#q=onboard%20gpu&tbm=isch&tbs=simg%3ACAQSWQks0di1jUXPihpFCxCwjKcIGjwKOggBEhSdBuwCoAacBp4GkgOnAccCmwaaBhoge4afCvdrXQX1SETD5PWJp4lesDlcTsEL-opji311mggMIQi9tbV9E0rx&imgdii=_

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

A VGA. Well the problem is that your system is so old that makes it even harder to troubleshoot. Have you considered a virus or software problem?

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

No it works fine theirs nothing wrong with it just the display i need to find the real name for it because i can't play any type of game

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

It says Driver Date: 6/21/2006
and
Driver Version: 6.1.7600.16385

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

How can i update it?

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

Well download and install gpu-z and see if it can detect anything.

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

I found it but now i need to update it here it is

intel(r) 82915g/gv/910gl express chipset family

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

Are you using windows xp?

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

No but i can reinstall windows xp I have windows 7 ultimate 32bit

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

http://download.cnet.com/Intel-GMA-Intel-R-82915G-GV-910GL-Express-Chipset-Family/3000-2108_4-96585.html

Try and download the file from the link. It is the only driver I could find since the hardware is way too old. Hope this helps!

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

The reason why the graphics card is not recognized is because it is incompatible with Windows 7. Install windows xp and then install the drivers. It should then work.

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

Thank you so much!!!!! It worked. I just can't believe it. Thank you so much again!!

Abdullah19999 · Feb 3, 2014

I dowloaded it using windows 7 i just changed it to be compatible with windows 7. But thank you so much

Gate9er · Feb 3, 2014

No problem. Glad I could help

NavyBro · Nov 4, 2014

I know this thread is really old, but My graphics card isn't even showing up the device manager after I install it and ensure its seated properly. Someone told me I should restore my PC to factory default, I can't do that since I no longer have a windows disc of any kind. What should I do? I am stuck using the on-board VGA adapter.

Gate9er · Jan 1, 2015

What graphics card did you use before installing the new one? Also what graphics card do you have now?

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