Intel HD Graphics: This computer does not meet the minimum

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When you try to install the driver for your Intel HD Graphics on Windows 10 or Windows 11, you might see an error message that says “This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software” when you run the setup.exe. This usually happens if the driver is outdated, or it’s actually made only for older Windows versions like Vista or 7 but not the latest Windows 10 or 11.

This error is especially common when the driver is downloaded from the manufacturer’s website or from a driver CD, or if your hardware is very old and no longer supported by manufacturers. This issue is also common for laptops like Asus, Dell, or Lenovo.

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How to fix “This computer does not meet the minimum requirements” error

If you encounter the “This computer does not meet the minimum requirements” error when trying to install the Intel HD Graphics driver on Windows 11/10, it is recommended that you try running Windows Update first after enabling your Integrated Graphics from the BIOS. Windows Update is an easy and reliable method for automatically detecting, finding, and installing the latest driver for your hardware. If Windows Update is unable to detect the appropriate driver for your Intel HD Graphics, you can try the more advanced solution outlined below.

This solution is to run the driver’s setup by browsing to it from within the Device Manager in Windows 11/10. Follow these detailed instructions to proceed:

  1. Go to start menu and type devmgmt.msc to open Device Manager.
  2. In the device manager window, click on Action then Add legacy hardware.Device manager add legacy hardware Intel HD Graphics
  3. In the newly opened window, click Next. When you are asked what you want to do with the wizard, select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced).Install the hardware that i manually select from a list
  4. Then, select Display adapters.This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software
  5. Under Manufacturer, select Intel Corporation. From here, you have two options.
    • If you know the model and version of your Intel HD Graphics, select the model directly from the right panel under Model. It will install right away and you should have the driver installed.
    • If you are not sure about the version of your Intel HD Graphics, click on the Have Disk button and proceed to step 6.Intel HD graphics 4000 4400 4600 5000 Family
  6. Browse to the driver installation folder where the setup.exe is (the one that gives u error earlier).
  7. Select the autorun.inf in the root installation folder, and then click Open. It should install the driver now.Intel HD graphics driver download and install
  8. If it fails to install and shows “The folder you specified doesn’t contain a compatible software driver for your device” error, go to step 9.
  9. Go back and click on the Have disk button again. Browse to the driver installation folder, but this time, instead of selecting autorun.inf, go to a subfolder usually called Graphics. Then, select the inf within the folder (usually named igdlh64.inf).This computer does not meet the minimum requirements Asus Dell Lenovo
  10. On the next window, if you know the version of your Intel HD Graphics (4000, 4400, 5000, etc), select it from the list, otherwise, select the first Intel HD Graphics.Install Intel HD Graphics
  11. Click Next to confirm the installation and the driver should be installed right away. Restart your PC for the installed driver to take effect.Install Integrated Graphics driver Windows 11/10

If your Intel HD Graphics still fails to work and shows an exclamation mark beside its driver in Device Manager with status that says “This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device Code 31,” it may indicate two things: an incorrect driver or hardware failure.

You may have downloaded the incorrect driver for your Intel HD Graphics, causing the setup to be unusable. At this point, there are two things you can try:

  • Run Windows Update to allow Windows to automatically update the existing installed driver, and remember to restart your computer after running Windows Update for the applied changes to take effect.
  • In Device Manager, right-click the problematic Intel HD Graphics driver and select “Update driver.” Then, click on “Search automatically for updated driver software,” and hopefully, it can find the right driver for your integrated graphics.Update onboard integrated graphics driver

If all other troubleshooting steps have been unsuccessful, this may indicate that your onboard GPU is damaged or malfunctioning. As a result, it would be unable to detect your monitor and would remain undetected by Windows.


Nyau Wai Hoe
Nyau Wai Hoe is the Founder and Chief Editor of WindowsDigitals.com. With a degree in software engineering and over 12 years of experience in the tech support industry, Nyau has established himself as an expert in the field, with a primary focus on the Microsoft Windows operating system. As a tech enthusiast, he loves exploring new technologies and leveraging them to solve real-life problems.

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