Hardware vendors are getting an early jump on Microsoft’s next OS to avoid Vista-style compatibility headaches.
In an effort to avoid compatibility problems that plagued the launch of Windows Vista, Intel (NSDQ: INTC) is giving developers a jump on its Windows 7-based product line. The company has released a pre-production version of Windows 7 drivers for graphics chipsets. The WDDM1.1 graphics driver is designed for “enabling the full Windows 7 experience,” Intel said, noting that the driver is the result of ongoing collaboration with Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT).
“As a result of the collaboration, OEMs and beta users can stay in step with Windows 7 prereleases for smooth product development,” Intel said. Drivers allow hardware components to communicate with a computer operating system. Windows 7, the successor to Windows Vista, is expected by industry observers to be released in late 2009 or early 2010.
When Vista launched in January of last year, many hardware makers — including Intel — didn’t have fully compatible drivers ready. The problems marked the beginning of a slew of bad press for Vista that ultimately led many businesses and consumers to reject the OS.
To avoid a repeat of those problems, Microsoft earlier this year ordered computer and other hardware makers to begin testing their devices on Windows 7 as soon as the first beta version becomes available.
Hardware makers that don’t comply with the edict won’t qualify for Microsoft’s Windows Logo certified compatibility program for Windows 7 or Windows Vista. “Beginning with the first beta of Windows 7 all Windows Vista submissions must include a complete CPK with test logs from Windows 7,” Microsoft said in a 61-page bulletin to its hardware partners.
CPK refers to a process control method used in software development.
Microsoft’s hard line with PC and chipmakers on Windows 7 compatibility should be no surprise. The software maker is embroiled in a lawsuit filed by consumers who claim they were misled into buying systems that, they contend, were falsely labeled as Vista compatible.
A recent Microsoft blog post states that programmers who attend an MSDN Developer Conference in January will be given a DVD containing the first Windows 7 beta.
Microsoft for the first time unveiled Windows 7 features at its Los Angeles Professional Developers Conference in October and appears anxious to release the OS as soon as possible. The company has formally said that Windows 7 won’t ship until early 2010, but the January release of a beta disk is the latest sign that Windows 7 could debut in late 2009.
Microsoft is hoping Windows 7, which includes native support for touch screens, will help erase memories of Vista, which has been a disappointment for the company.
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December 17th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
[…] In an effort to avoid compatibility problems that plagued the launch of Windows Vista, Intel (NSDQ: INTC) is giving developers a jump on its Windows 7-based product line. The company has released a pre-production version of Windows 7 drivers for graphics chipsets. The WDDM1.1 graphics driver is designed for “enabling the full Windows 7 experience,” Intel said, noting that the driver is the result of ongoing collaboration with Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT). (more…) […]
December 18th, 2008 at 8:24 am
I’ve been following this development on Windows 7, and would like to be a beta tester.
I have dual-boot capability.. I would very much like to see what this fix for Vista is all about.
Joseph A. Williamson
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
This fix is mostly bug related methinks. Also adds a robustness to the OS.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:41 am
sir
my motherboard is intel p4. in window xp it support graphics but after install of window 7 graphics doest not support.my graphics driver is 845GLLY.Is there any graphic that support to my computer?
June 28th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Dear users and Tech !
i have Intel D865GBFL board with Builtin Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (suport upto 96MB) works perfect o Windows XP.
since i installed Windows 7, the new OS does NOT support my graphics Drivers. I am desperate of needing help.
Also the D845GLLY as nabarj says his board has a builtin Extreme Graphics (suports upto 64MB) works perfect on Windows XP.
i suppost Windows 7 require atleast D915 series boards Minimum. I hope Intel and Microsoft should be supporting D815, D845, D855, D865 and others too.
Regards
Sunny Masumi
masumi2k2@gmail.com
August 24th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I am using windows 7 and I don’t have the Graphics drivers, may you please help me in finding them. The computer that i am using is Travelmate 4000
August 30th, 2009 at 7:56 am
i have D845GLLY board with builtin intel extreme graphics (support upto 64MB). i want graphic driver for windows7 that support my desktop,please help me.
September 1st, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I am also suffering from the same problem . i need graphic drivers for my motherboard which is D865 . i havta use Windows 7 without graphics . plzz help if ne1 has a solution . . . .
October 27th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
my intel board D102GGC2 facing a problem concerned with graphics driver when worked with windows seven….. my graphics driver was ATI radeon…. because of this i can’t play games,video clarity decreases while playing full screen….pls help me with a solution
November 26th, 2009 at 6:00 am
Hi frenz, I have a problem of VGA in windows7.VGA driver is installed but not support. My motherboard is intel D845 GVFN. Plz Plz any one can help me for this. How to get rid from this types of problem in windows 7? Hope you will send the solution in my email. At last Thanking You.
November 26th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Hi frenz, I have a problem of VGA in windows7.VGA driver is installed but not support. My motherboard is intel D845 GVFN. Plz Plz any one can help me for this. How to get rid from this types of problem in windows 7? Hope you will send the solution in my email. At last Thanking You.
My email id is :- mysterious_umesh@yahoo.com or lasttrain.umesh@gmail.com
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
hi frnds i m in a fix plz help me the problem is my intel board D102GGC2 facing a problem that my VGA Driver is installed but but not supporting in windows 7 if any one has solution pls help me with a solution. thnx frnds . my email id is :- dhadkan.sameer@gmail.com
December 29th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
what is the solution for VGA of motherboard D845GVFN i need a solution very much
i am not being able to do many works because of this problem
please anyone send me solution
paul_bhat@yahoo.com
February 11th, 2010 at 7:29 am
hi i installed windows 7 os my graphics driver not supporting i want graphics and network driver for intel D945GCCR essential series plz help me my id is
sksureshkarthi@gmail.com
February 11th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
i have just now installed windows 7..operating system in my laptop….
….it is good adavanced and faster than any other operating systems..
..but the proble i m facing is that….
…now a days no software nd drivers are compatible with wndows 7….
February 11th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
i want to download graphics driver, but i can’t get specific link to download for free.. i just need it for windows 7…!!!! Please send me a link..
February 15th, 2010 at 7:30 am
i have D845GVSR board with builtin intel extreme graphics (support upto 64MB). i want graphic driver for windows7 that support my desktop,please help me.
February 16th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Hello All,
Yesterday I have format my system and install Windows 7.
My motherboard is INTEL D102GGC2.
Now Video is very bad as well as audio is not working.
Then i got Audio driver from Intel Website for Windows 7(32 bit).
What should i do for VGA issue?How can i fix it?
February 16th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Hi frenz, I have a problem of VGA in windows7.VGA driver is installed but not support. My motherboard is intel D102ggc2. Plz Plz any one can help me for this. How to get rid from this types of problem in windows 7? Hope you will send the solution in my email. At last Thanking You.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Hi frenz, I have a problem of VGA in windows7.VGA driver is installed but not support. My motherboard is intel D845 GVFN. Plz Plz any one can help me for this. How to get rid from this types of problem in windows 7? Hope you will send the solution in my email. At last Thanking You.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Hi all. I have the ATI VGA drivers of Intel D102GGC2 for Windows7.
those who have still not got it please leave your email id so that i can send it through email.
I too was searching for it everywhere and at last found it in ‘gears of war’ game dvd. its working here… any1 wants it, leave your email id so i can send the file or buy yourself a G.O.W game dvd n search in it
February 18th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
will u please send me the vga drivers for windows 7. i have intel 865 motherboard and for this motherboard there is no driver avilable `
February 18th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
sorry Rohan. i dont have drivers for 845..
i only have for intel D102GGC2
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
hi Vavak….
i have intel D102GGC2 board on my pc, but i m not able to instal its driver………. can u help me
February 27th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Hi Vavak,
Please send me the VGA drivers for D102GGC2 Motherboard, thanks in advance for your help.
Many Thanks
- Vipul