Solution: Intel G41 Driver Incompatibility in Minecraft (Windows 7, 8, 10)

Intel G41 driver error in Minecraft

It is better to use the current drivers of your video card to play Minecraft since sometimes old drivers cause the game crash. In this guide, we will look at the solution to this problem with the integrated Intel G41 display adapter. It is used in various CPUs, for example: and so on.

First of all, you should make sure that you have the G41 display adapter. To do this, open the "Start Menu" and type "Device Manager", in the search bar, go to this manager and open the "Display Adapters" tab:

Windows Device Manager

The window must look as in the screenshot, with this display adapter specified. If you have a different one, you need to use another guide. Those who have the adapter in question should follow the further instructions.

Besides, you need to check the version of Windows and its architecture. Open "My Computer" -> "Properties". Find the system version and architecture — in the screenshot, it is Windows 10 64-bit..

Windows device specifications

Contents:

Solution for Windows 7, Vista

Solution for Windows 10, 8

Solution for Windows XP

Solving the Intel G41 Video Driver Issue in Windows 7, Vista

1) Download the working G41 display adapter driver for Minecraft — 15.22.58.2993:

32-bit (architecture) - Download from the official Intel website (x32) | (Mirror x32)

64-bit (architecture) - Download from the official Intel website (x64) | (Mirror x64)

*On the Intel website, click the blue "Download" button on the right.

*The files for the mirror links were taken from the Intel website without modifications and are digitally signed by Intel.

2) Install the downloaded driver — you can just click "Next". Done! You can try to launch the game.

Solving the Intel G41 Video Driver Issue in Windows 10, 8

Since there is simply no Windows 10 driver from Intel for the G41 display adapter, whereas the one that comes with the system itself does not support OpenGL graphics (and crashes when the game starts), the simplest solutions are:

1. Reinstall OS by installing Windows 7 or XP.

2. If possible, purchase a video card. Even a low-end device will be enough to play the game.

Solving the Intel G41 Video Driver Issue in Windows XP

1) Download the working G41 display adapter driver for Minecraft — 14.42.15.5420:

32-bit (architecture) - Download from the official Intel website (x32) | Mirror x32

64-bit (architecture) - Download from the official Intel website (x64) | Mirror x64

2) Install the downloaded driver — you can just click "Next". Done! You can try to launch the game.