In most cases, a package of files called OpenGL is required by users to correctly run certain games on a computer running the Windows 7 operating system. If this driver is missing or its version is outdated, the programs simply will not be turned on, and a corresponding notification will be displayed on the screen asking for installation or update BY. In this article, we will talk about loading new OpenGL libraries as extensively as possible.
First of all, it is worth figuring out how the component in question is installed on a PC. All necessary files are included with the graphics adapter drivers. Therefore, you should first update the software of this component, and then proceed to the analysis of an alternative method.
When you have the latest driver installed on your video card and there are no more updates, and you still receive a notification about the need to update OpenGL, go straight to the third method. If this option does not bring any results, then your hardware does not support the latest libraries. We recommend that you think about choosing a new video card.
Method 1: Update graphics card drivers in Windows 7
As mentioned above, OpenGL components are shipped with the graphics adapter files. Windows 7 provides several methods for updating them. Each of them is suitable in different situations and requires the user to perform certain actions. Go to the article at the link below to learn more about all the methods. Choose the right one and follow the instructions provided. Upon completion of the process, it is enough to restart the computer and check the performance of games or other programs that required a fresh version of the library.
Method 2: Updating components in the proprietary graphics card utility
Now the main manufacturers of graphics adapters are AMD and NVIDIA. Each has its own software that ensures correct operation of the operating system and allows software updates. For NVIDIA graphics card owners, please refer to the following link for instructions on installing the new OpenGL driver in GeForce Experience.
AMD cardholders need to read other articles, because in this case, all actions are performed in the Catalyst Control Center or in the Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition, depending on the type of software installed.
Method 3: Update DirectX
Not the most efficient but sometimes working method is to install new DirectX library components. Sometimes it contains suitable files that allow the necessary games or programs to function normally. First you need to find out which DirectX is already installed on your computer. To do this, read the instructions in the article below.
At the moment, the latest version for Windows 7 is DirectX 11. If you have installed an earlier library, we advise you to update it and check the software functionality. Read more about this topic in other material.
As you can see, there is nothing difficult in updating OpenGL, the main issue remains only to support fresh files of this component with your video card. We recommend that you test all methods, since the effectiveness of each depends on different circumstances. Read the instructions and follow them, then you will definitely succeed.
- OpenGL support is usually not available in NVIDIA graphics drivers shipped with Windows operating systems. Applications will use Windows OpenGL software rendering (Direct3D wrapper in Windows Vista). You can check for an OpenGL driver on your system using the OpenGL Extensions Viewer and GPU Caps Viewer. If they show that the OpenGL provider is Microsoft, then there is no OpenGL driver on the system. Download and install the latest graphics driver from the NVIDIA website.
- A new version of the driver may have added support for a new version of the OpenGL API, unknown to the application. For example, the driver tells applications to support OpenGL version 2.0, and the application / game checks if OpenGL version is supported in 1.X format. To solve the problem, you can use RivaTuner in the OpenGL settings on the Compatibility tab to force the value of the OpenGL version reported by the driver (OpenGL version string override) to the one supported by the application, for example, to 1.5. This option does not affect the execution of OpenGL by the graphics card, but applications requiring OpenGL version 2.0 may stop working for the same reason. A more flexible way is to create a driver profile for the problematic application using the nHancer utility, specifying the required version in the "Reported OpenGL Version" option on the "Compatibility" tab.
- The problem can occur if multiple OpenGL drivers are installed on the system for any reason. In the registry at HKLM \\ SOFTWARE \\ Microsoft \\ Windows NT \\ CurrentVersion \\ OpenGLDrivers (HKLM \\ Software \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ OpenGLdrivers for Windows 9x-ME), check that there is a single RIVATNT subkey and the Dll key in this subkey is nvoglnt (there is a single nvopengl.dll key for Windows 9x-ME). If there are other subkeys, for example ati2dvag (ATI OpenGL driver), they should be removed by exporting them to a .reg file.
- The implementation of OpenGL 2.0 for GeForce FX and higher GPUs in the NVIDIA driver requires the CPU to support SSE extensions. If these extensions are not available, the OpenGL ICD driver will not be initialized, OpenGL applications will close, or software rendering will be used. You can check the driver initialization using the OpenGL Extensions Viewer and GPU Caps Viewer utilities, you can check the extensions supported by the processor using the utilities CPU-Z or Sandra ... If the processor does not support SSE, you can either use earlier driver versions (up to 75.XX), or use RivaTuner in the OpenGL settings on the Compatibility tab to enable the NV25 Emulation mode instead of the default Max acceleration ". As a last resort, you can use the OpenGL -\u003e Direct3D wrapper GLDirect or TitaniumGL. Sometimes the processor supports SSE, but support does not work due to outdated motherboard BIOS. This problem is especially typical for systems with AMD Athlon XP and Duron processors. Updating the motherboard BIOS may restore SSE support.
- If the system has several video cards based on different NVIDIA GPUs, then the OpenGL driver will only support OpenGL of the version supported by all video cards.
If you get an error message when starting Movavi Video Editor, or if you notice that the player, filters or transitions are not working, then your computer most likely does not support the version of OpenGL you need to work. For the program to work, the video card must support OpenGL 2.0. OpenGL 2.1 or higher is recommended for smooth operation.
OpenGL - it is a software interface responsible for displaying graphic data. Usually the video card driver provides it. However, some video cards do not support the required version of OpenGL. In this case, follow these steps:
Step 1: update your graphics card driver
This problem can occur if your computer's video driver is out of date. Download the driver installation file from the manufacturer's website and follow the installation instructions.
Step 2: Try to install a software implementation of OpenGL
If, after updating the drivers, the video card still does not support 2.0, you can install a replacement in the video software:
In the message that appears when you launch Movavi Video Editor, check the "Download and install software implementation of OpenGL" checkbox.
Or in the main menu of the program, click Settingsand in the menu that appears, select Parameters... In the settings window, check the box Use a software implementation of OpenGLand press OK.
Movavi Video Editor.
In 2015, the Khronos Group, an open consortium of software and hardware developers, released the OpenGL ES 3.2 specification. It covers almost all smartphones and mobile devices using the Android OS. Plus, the OpenGL 2015 ARB desktop extension was introduced. In connection with these events, NVIDIA has released a new version of the OpenGL Driver for its video cards. This driver kit enables the new OpenGL ES 3.2 or OpenGL ARB capabilities to be used on all GPUs based on the Maxwell, Kepler, or Fermi architecture.
Full list of supported cards:
GeForce series 400:
GeForce GTX 480, GeForce GTX 470, GeForce GTX 465, GeForce GTX 460 SE v2, GeForce GTX 460 SE, GeForce GTX 460, GeForce GTS 450, GeForce GT 440, GeForce GT 430, GeForce GT 420, GeForce 405.
GeForce 500 series:
GeForce GTX 590, GeForce GTX 580, GeForce GTX 570, GeForce GTX 560 Ti, GeForce GTX 560 SE, GeForce GTX 560, GeForce GTX 555, GeForce GTX 550 Ti, GeForce GT 545, GeForce GT 530, GeForce GT 520, GeForce 510.
GeForce 600 series:
GeForce GTX 690, GeForce GTX 680, GeForce GTX 670, GeForce GTX 660 Ti, GeForce GTX 660, GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST, GeForce GTX 650 Ti, GeForce GTX 650, GeForce GTX 645, GeForce GT 645, GeForce GT 640, GeForce GT 630, GeForce GT 620, GeForce GT 610, GeForce 605.
GeForce 700 series:
GeForce GTX TITAN Z, GeForce GTX TITAN Black, GeForce GTX TITAN, GeForce GTX 780 Ti, GeForce GTX 780, GeForce GTX 770, GeForce GTX 760, GeForce GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 750, GeForce GTX 745, GeForce GT 740, GeForce GT 730.
GeForce 900 series:
GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 980 Ti, GeForce GTX Titan X.
Quadro series:
Quadro M6000, Quadro K6000, Quadro K5200, Quadro K5000, Quadro K4000, Quadro K4200, Quadro K2200, Quadro K2000, Quadro K2000D, Quadro K1200, Quadro K620, Quadro K600, Quadro K420, Quadro 6000, Quadro 5000, Quadro 4000, Quadro 2000 , Quadro 2000D, Quadro 600, Quadro 410.
If you receive an error message when starting Movavi Video Suite, your computer most likely does not support the version of OpenGL it needs to run. For stable operation, the video card must support OpenGL 2.0. OpenGL 2.1 or higher is recommended for smooth operation.
OpenGL is a programming interface responsible for displaying graphics data. Usually the video card driver provides it. However, some video cards do not support the required version of OpenGL. In this case, follow these steps:
Step 1: update your graphics card driver
This problem can occur if your computer's video driver is out of date. Download the driver installation file from the manufacturer's website and follow the installation instructions.
Step 2: Try to install a software implementation of OpenGL
If, after updating the drivers, the video card still does not support 2.0, you can install a replacement in the video software:
In the message that appears when you start Movavi Video Suite, check the box Download and install software implementation of OpenGL.
Or in the main menu of the program, click Settings and in the menu that appears, select Parameters... In the settings window, check the box Use a software implementation of OpenGL and press OK.
This will automatically download and install the OpenGL software. After the installation is complete, restart Movavi Video Suite.
If the previous steps didn't work:
