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The Intel® HD Graphics 5500 is an integrated graphics solution that is part of Intel's 5th Generation Core (Broadwell) processors. This GPU is designed for laptops and some low-power desktop systems, providing sufficient performance for everyday tasks, light gaming, and video playback.
The Intel(R) HD Graphics 5500 driver is the software that enables Windows to interact with and properly utilize the GPU. It ensures that your display, video acceleration, and graphical performance functions correctly on systems using this chipset.
Windows may automatically detect the Intel® HD Graphics 5500 GPU and install a generic driver through Windows Update. Before manually installing the driver, you should check if the driver is already installed and working properly.
If Windows didn't automatically install the driver or if you're encountering issues, you can manually download the latest driver from Intel's website.
Step 1: Visit the Intel Download Center:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com
Step 2: In the search bar, type Intel HD Graphics 5500 and hit enter.
Step 3: Select the correct driver based on your operating system version (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11).
Step 4: Download the latest Intel® Graphics Driver package for your version of Windows.
After downloading the driver, you can install it by following these steps:
.exe
file)..exe
file to run the installer.If the driver package you downloaded doesn't automatically run or if you're dealing with a .zip
file containing an .inf file, you can manually install the driver through Device Manager.
Once the driver is installed, you can verify the installation:
To test the graphics functionality:
Intel offers a tool called Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (DSA) that can automatically detect and install the latest drivers for your Intel hardware.
Step 1: Download the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant tool here:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html
Step 2: Install the tool and run it. It will scan your system for Intel hardware and recommend the latest drivers for your components, including the Intel® HD Graphics 5500.
If you're having issues with the driver installation or your graphics aren’t working as expected, here are a few things you can try:
Update Windows: Make sure your operating system is up to date. Sometimes, Windows Updates can fix compatibility issues with graphics drivers.
Rollback Driver: If a new driver update causes issues, you can rollback to a previous version:
Uninstall/Reinstall Driver: Sometimes, uninstalling and reinstalling the driver can resolve problems:
To install the Intel(R) HD Graphics 5500 driver on your Windows system, either allow Windows to automatically install it, download and install the driver manually from Intel’s website, or use the Intel Driver & Support Assistant for automatic detection and installation. Following these steps should ensure that your graphics are functioning properly, providing you with better performance for everyday tasks and multimedia.