Intel I3 380m Graphics Driver __top__ May 2026

Intel Core i3-380M is a first-generation processor (Arrandale architecture) with Intel HD Graphics

. Because this hardware is over a decade old, official support is limited to older operating systems. Official Support & OS Compatibility Fully Supported: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Limited Support:

Windows 8 drivers were included in the Windows 8 installation build and Windows Update, but are not available for direct download from Intel. Unsupported:

no official Intel graphics drivers for Windows 10 or Windows 11 for this processor. Where to Find Drivers

If you are on a supported operating system, you can download the drivers directly: Windows 7/Vista (64-bit): Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver v15.22.58.2993 Windows 7/Vista (32-bit): Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver v15.22.58.2993 Solutions for Windows 10

Since Intel does not provide a dedicated Windows 10 installer, users often use these workarounds: Windows Update: intel i3 380m graphics driver

Run a full Windows Update. Windows 10 often automatically downloads a "Microsoft Basic Display Adapter" or a legacy Intel driver that provides basic functionality. Manual Installation:

Some users have success manually installing the Windows 7 driver through Device Manager

by choosing "Browse my computer for driver software" and pointing it to the extracted Windows 7 driver files. Driver Installation Steps HD Grahpic i3-380M windows 10 - Intel Community

You're looking for a guide on how to update or install the graphics driver for an Intel i3 380M processor. Here are the steps:

Overview The Intel i3 380M is a processor from the Intel Core i3 family, released in 2010. It comes with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 graphics processing unit (GPU). Since it's an older processor, the graphics driver might not be as up-to-date as modern ones. Linux Mint 21

Step-by-Step Guide

The Linux Alternative: Best Driver for i3-380M

If you hate dealing with Windows driver signature enforcement, migrate to Linux. The i3-380M is perfectly supported by the open-source i915 kernel driver.

Best Distributions:

• Linux Mint 21.3 (Xfce edition): Lightweight, perfect driver out of the box.
• Lubuntu 22.04: Uses even fewer resources.
• Zorin OS Lite: Familiar Windows-like interface.

On Linux, the i3-380M graphics driver is built into the kernel (version 5.4+). You never need to download anything. Even OpenGL 2.1 and VA-API video decoding work flawlessly.

Part 4: Step-by-Step Installation Guide on Windows 10/11

Assume you have a freshly installed Windows 10 22H2 on your old laptop with the i3 380M. The screen is stuck at 1024x768. Follow this: On Linux, the i3-380M graphics driver is built

Step 1: Uninstall the generic driver

• Right-click Start → Device Manager → Display adapters.
• Right-click “Microsoft Basic Display Adapter” → Uninstall device.
• Check “Delete the driver software for this device” if available.
• Do NOT restart yet.

Step 2: Disable automatic driver updates (temporarily)

• Windows 10 will try to install an incorrect driver. Go to Control Panel → System → Advanced system settings → Hardware → Device Installation Settings → Choose “No”.

Step 3: Manually install the legacy Intel driver

• Download the Intel driver (.exe or .zip from Step 3).
• If it’s an .exe from HP or Dell: Run as Administrator. Follow the wizard. It may say “This OS is not supported”. If so, run it in Windows 7 compatibility mode (right-click .exe → Properties → Compatibility).
• If it’s a .zip or .cab:
  1. Extract to a folder (e.g., C:\Intel_i3_380M_driver).
  2. Device Manager → Right-click “Microsoft Basic Display Adapter” → Update driver.
  3. Browse my computer → Let me pick from a list → Have disk → Browse to the extracted folder → Select igdlh64.inf (or similar).
  4. Select “Intel HD Graphics” from the list. Ignore the “driver not signed” warning.

Step 4: Reboot and test

• After reboot, right-click desktop → Display settings → Advanced display. It should now read “Intel HD Graphics” with a driver date of 2013 or earlier.
• Test external monitors via VGA or HDMI. Test Aero Snap (still works in Windows 10). Test a YouTube video at 720p.

Troubleshooting if you get a black screen after reboot:

• Boot into Safe Mode (press F8 or shift+restart → Troubleshoot → Advanced → Startup Settings → Safe Mode).
• In Safe Mode, run Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to nuke the failed driver.
• Try an older driver version (e.g., 15.22.54.64.2230 instead of 9.17.10.4229).

Playable (30+ FPS at lowest settings)

• Counter-Strike 1.6 / Source
• League of Legends (pre-2023 patches)
• Minecraft (Version 1.16.5 and below, with OptiFine and low render distance)
• The Sims 3
• Fallout: New Vegas (needs unofficial patcher for dual-core)