About this tag
OpenGL is a cross-platform graphics API widely used in professional CAD benchmarks, gaming, and GPU compute workloads. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover OpenGL version discrepancies between Windows and Linux, troubleshooting OpenGL 1.1 issues on modern GPUs like the GTX 1050 Ti, and installing OpenGL on Windows 7 for gaming. The tag also appears in the context of SPECviewperf 15.0.1, which uses OpenGL for workstation graphics evaluation, and in Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS with Mesa 25.0, which includes OpenGL drivers. Additionally, Google Earth startup problems may involve OpenGL rendering backends, and Intel Arc B580 graphics performance comparisons between Windows 11 and Linux touch on OpenGL support. A code snippet demonstrates linking to opengl32.lib in a Windows application.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    SPECviewperf 15.0.1 Snx-05 OpenGL NX 2406 CAD Benchmark

    SPECviewperf 15.0.1 expands its CAD coverage with a Siemens NX 2406 workload and a new “snap-in” delivery model that lets users add tests without re-running existing benchmarks, delivering a targeted OpenGL-based evaluation for workstation graphics and giving IT buyers and GPU vendors a fresh...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS: Stable HWE with Linux 6.14 and Mesa 25.0

    Canonical’s third point release for Noble Numbat arrives at a timely moment for PC builders and IT admins who want stability without sacrificing new hardware support: Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS is out with a refreshed installation image, a backported Linux 6.14 hardware enablement kernel, and the Mesa...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • amd dual boot fsnotify fuse io_uring gaming hardware enablement hwe intel linux 6.14 lts mesa 25.0 noble numbat nvidia opengl rdna 4 ubuntu ubuntu 24.04 virtualization vulkan wsl
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Google Earth Won’t Start on Windows: Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

    Google Earth failing to start is more than an annoyance — it breaks workflows, stalls research, and leaves casual users staring at a frozen icon or a black window. This issue commonly shows as a process appearing in Task Manager with no visible UI, a crash or freeze during the splash screen, or...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • admin rights black screen cache directx driver update google earth gpu my-places network filtering off screen opengl reinstall rendering-backend repair tools shortcuts startup issues troubleshooting vpn-proxy windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11 vs Linux: Intel Arc B580 Graphics Showdown

    Welcome to a showdown that feels like a heavyweight match between Windows 11 and Linux, brought to you by Intel’s fresh-off-the-press Arc B-Series “Battlemage” graphics cards. Geeky? Maybe. Exciting? Absolutely. Let’s dive in to explore how Intel’s latest GPUs, spearheaded by the B580, stack up...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • battlemage benchmark directx gpu intel arc intel arc b580 linux linux gaming opengl vulkan windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. F

    Windows 11 Drawing a border and background color with a handle to a window.

    ``` #include <Windows.h> #include <Richedit.h> HWND hwnd; HWND panel; HWND richEdit; WNDPROC oldStaticProc; int WINAPI WinMain(HINSTANCE, HINSTANCE, PSTR, int); LRESULT CALLBACK WindowProcedure(HWND hwnd, UINT msg, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam); LRESULT CALLBACK StaticProc(HWND hwnd, UINT...
    • famatto
    • Thread
    • background border drawing c++ control handling device context error handling event gdi graphics message loop opengl paint handling rich edit static control user interface window procedure window resizing windows api wm_paint
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  6. dri

    Windows 10 well I came from Linux, but on Linux my OpenGL was in a higher version there when I came to Windows my OpenGL was in a Very Lower Version and do not c

    well I came from Linux, but on Linux my OpenGL was in a higher version there when I came to Windows my OpenGL was in a Very Lower Version and do not change the Computer. can someone tell me what happened and how to solve?
    • dri
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    • compatibility computer drivers graphics linux opengl performance support version control windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. B

    Windows 7 OpenGl 1.1 problem on gtx1050ti

    Hi, My new Desktop g4560 + gtx 1050ti can see only open gl 1.1 (installed latest nvidia driver) I have problem with kodi gui error and nox player error... tried few android emulators...
  8. K

    Windows 7 How to Install OpenGL on Windows 7 for Gaming Performance

    Hi, when i am trying to run game into my pc(windows 7 64 bit), it gives me indication to install OpenGL software to run games better. How and where to download?
  9. gezafisch

    Windows 10 Open GL video drivers for Dell Optiplex 745

    Does anyone know where to get Open GL video drivers for a dell optiplex 745 with a intel integrated chipset? The drivers on Dell's site are not compatible with Windows 10. Thanks Geza
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    Windows 8.1 Why hasn't or isn't Microsoft building an OS exclusively for PC gaming?

    Why hasn't or isn't Microsoft building an operating system (OS) exclusively for desktop PC gaming? Something similar to Xbox OS optimized for desktop, mouse and keyboard. With Xbox OS already existing and running on very similar hardware to desktop PC, why isn't there a version for desktop PC...
    • Lucas Danielson
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    • api bloatware customer loss desktop directx game development game studios gaming hardware upgrade market share microsoft opengl operating system performance peripheral resource management steam user base xbox os
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: General Computing
  11. O

    Windows 7 AMD GPU/Intel Laptops

    just a simple question, is the Dynamic Switchable Graphics associated with AMD/Intel Laptops flawed? other than the OpenGL thingy ofc. I Played Mass Effect 3 on Max Settings, it runs just fine, but normally when my laptop heats up due to gaming, the game starts startling around, I can hear 1-3...
    • Omar Khaled
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    • amd bios drivers dynamics game settings gaming gaming issues graphics hardware heat intel lag laptop mass effect opengl performance static noise switchable troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  12. T

    Windows 8 VLC and YouTube jumpy when running games.

    Hey I am running dual monitors and I usually run VLC or chrome on the second monitor when I am playing games, but VLC and YouTube video starts jumping when I run games like BF3 and Far Cry 3. yet the audio is completely fine. it only happens when the game is active. i also changed VLCs video...
  13. kemical

    Windows 8 AMD Catalyst Mobility Drivers for Windows 8

    Download: Link Removed Unfortunately anything below the HD5000 series is not supported.
    • kemical
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    • 3d support amd bsod catalyst crossfire directx drivers eyefinity gaming graphics issues mobility opencl opengl performance power consumption radeon transcoding video playback windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  14. kemical

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Preview Catalyst Driver

    AMD Catalyst™ Driver Windows® 8 Release Preview Last Updated 5/31/2012 Article Number GPU-153 Feature highlights of the AMD Catalyst™ feature preview driver for the Windows® 8 Release Preview Featuring support for the new WDDM 1.2 driver model, this new driver enables...
    • kemical
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    • 3d support amd catalyst drivers crossfire driver support eyefinity firepro gaming gpu known issues mobility radeon opencl opengl performance power consumption radeon sleep resume video api video playback windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 BSOD when updating graphics drivers

    Basically iv just bought minecraft, it says that it has failed to find the accelerator openlg mode. It says i have bad video drivers. Iv tried to update the drivers for my pc but everytime i do it bluescreens and restarts my pc. i need to go into safe mode in order to rollback . My pc specs are...
    • BenS93
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    • 64-bit amd phenom bsod driver rollback gaming graphics driver home premium installation memory issues minecraft opengl radeon safe mode support system specs troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. kemical

    FurMark 1.9.0 Released: Enhanced GPU Stress Testing for Modern Graphics Cards

    A great little app for stress testing your hardware: Reference
    • kemical
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    • furmark geforce gpu monitoring graphics opengl performance radeon software stress test update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Software Updates
  17. kemical

    Windows 7 Catalyst 10.12 Preview Release notes

    Highlights of the AMD Catalyst™ 10.12 Windows release includes: New Features: Support for DivX on the AMD Radeon 6800 Series With DivX® software installed on an AMD Radeon™ HD 6800 Series and later GPU and the DivX Accelerated™ solution, consumers can enjoy an improved DivX video playback...
    • kemical
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    • amd battery catalyst compatibility divx drivers gpu graphics hardware interoperability opengl performance radeon rendering sdk software streaming update video windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  18. kemical

    Windows 7 Catalyst 10.12 bringing revamped interface, OpenGL 4.1 support

    AMD will later today be releasing a preview version of the the Catalyst 10.12 driver which features some major updates, the biggest one being the reworked Catalyst Control Centre which is resizable, has built-in search, and two views (Basic and Advanced) providing easier access to settings...
    • kemical
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    • amd catalyst drivers interface opengl performance software update windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Software
  19. fjgold

    Windows 7 Stellarium Upgrade issues

    The astronomy app Stellarium has just received a major upgrade (from v 0.10.5 to v 0.10.6). I experienced issue with the program fonts not rendering correctly with my older ATi Radeon Mobility X1400 video card. Some SiS video is affected by this bug also. The issue is related to the default...
    • fjgold
    • Thread
    • bug fixes fonts graphics card issues opengl radeon rendering safe mode shortcuts sis stellarium upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  20. normco

    Windows 7 windows 7 mobile does not have adobe flash--per usa today article? Must have alternative?

    Is the lack of adobe flash a big deal? I'm sure Microsoft has a solution as good or better. Is OpenGL the solution. What is it? Want to get smartphone with MS Win 7 Mobile.
    • normco
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    • adobe flash alternatives compatibility microsoft mobile opengl smartphone solutions tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support