What to do when your computer doesn't have Graphics Properties?

If you want to set up graphics on your computer, you can go to Graphics Properties. And if your computer does not have Graphics Properties, please refer to the following content.

For those who have been using computers for a long time, Graphics Properties will certainly not be strange to them. When accessing this section, we can set many parameters related to the computer's graphics quality.

But recently, many people have checked and discovered that their computer does not have Graphics Properties . This made them feel confused and encounter many difficulties when operating the computer. If you are also having the same problem, here is some information that may help you.

Why doesn't the computer have Graphics Properties?

Previously, when you right-click on the computer screen, you will see the Graphics Properties section. And when you click on this item, the Intel HD graphics control panel will appear. However, recently, when you right-click on the desktop, you will no longer see this item appear.

Actually, the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel is not lost, it is simply replaced by another program. Specifically, from computer versions using 5th generation Intel CPUs and earlier, we will have the Graphics Properties option when right-clicking on the desktop screen.

As for computer models using 6th generation Intel CPUs and later, Intel HD Graphics Control Panel will be replaced by Intel® Graphics Command Center . Basically, both have similar features so you have nothing to worry about.

How to open Graphics Properties windows 10

Normally, to open Graphics Properties on Windows 10, we just need to right-click on the desktop and select Graphics Properties. But if for some reason you cannot do this. Then try pressing the key combination Ctrl + Alt + F12 and immediately the intel HD graphics control panel window will appear.

How to open Graphics Properties windows 11

As far as I know, currently the vast majority of computers running Windows 11 no longer support the Graphics Properties section. Instead, we will have Graphics settings. And to open Graphics settings, right-click on the desktop and select Show more options .

Then a familiar context menu will appear on the screen. Here, you will see the Graphics settings section . Of course, you can also use the keyboard shortcut introduced above to open Graphics settings.

How to install Intel HD Graphics for Windows 10

Usually when you install Windows, your computer will have built-in Intel HD Graphics. But if your computer has an error or does not have this item, you can install it in the following way.

1. Step 1 : Right-click on the taskbar on the screen and select task manager .
2. Step 2 : Select the performance tab and select CPU . Here, you will see the name of the CPU you are using.

1. Step 3 : Click on the link here , then enter your CPU name in the search box and select the appropriate results.
2. Step 4 : Choose to download the driver suitable for your computer.
3. Step 5 : Launch the .exe file you just downloaded and the installation process will begin. All that's left is to follow the instructions on the screen and wait for the installation process to complete.

In case you want to find a way to install Intel HD Graphics for Windows 11, you can also try following the instructions above. However, I find the simplest way is to visit the Microsoft store to find and download it to your computer.

And above are the causes and solutions when the computer does not have Graphics Properties. Hopefully through this article, you will no longer worry when Graphics Properties disappear.

Kareem Winters

Update 23 May 2024