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Latest graphics driver update makes Bluestacks crash

Anonymous
2013-05-16T17:15:35+00:00

I have a Surface Pro. I have been running the Bluestacks beta for some time. It was worked well enough until yesterday. After Windows Update installed an updated graphics driver (Intel HD Graphics 4000), BlueStacks crashes whenever I try to run it. When I uninstalled BlueStacks and tried to reinstall it, it wouldn't install. It gave me the message that my graphics driver was not recognized. I can try rolling back the driver or installing the generic Intel driver. Any other suggestions?

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-17T11:11:08+00:00

    When I uninstalled BlueStacks and then tried to reinstall it, the installation process stopped and an error message came up, saying that BlueStacks did not recognize the graphics card. That did not happen before the last Microsoft hardware update on May 14.

    I did find a solution elsewhere, which I will share here. It seems that Microsoft uses a customized version of the Intel HD 4000 graphics driver for the Surface Pro. It was the new update to that customized driver that caused the incompatibility with BlueStacks. Solution? I went to the Intel site and downloaded the newest "generic" Intel HD 4000 graphics driver. BlueStacks works fine, and nothing else seems to be compromised.

    Thank you for your suggestions, but it appears that I won't need to use them.

    PS: If the Windows Store ever gets the six or eight Android apps I use on BlueStacks, I won't need to use BlueStacks again!

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-25T20:59:38+00:00

    Rolling back to the previous driver worked for me.  Seems the 5/14 update created an incompatibility with Bluestacks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-17T09:09:40+00:00

    Hi,

    I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced.

    To assist you better I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

    1)      What happens when you try to install?

    2)      What is the complete error message?

    3)      Which Windows updates was not installed? What is the KB (Knowledge Base) Articles number?

    I would suggest you to perform the troubleshooting methods and check.

    Method 1: I would suggest you to roll back to the previous driver.

    a)      Press Windows key + X on the keyboard.

    b)      Click Device Manager.

    c)       Double-click on Display Adapters.

    d)      Double-click on your G raphic Card Drivers

    e)      Select the Driver Tab

    f)       Click on Roll Back Driver.

    Method 2: I would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the graphic drivers and check.

    a)      Click on Start, type Device Manager and hit enter.

    b)      Go to display adapter.

    c)       Right click on the video card, click on uninstalls.

    Reboot the computer to update the driver’s automatically.

    In case not able to update the drive I would suggest you to manually download and install the drivers

    from the Manufacturer’s website and check.

    Follow the steps to install it in compatibility mode;

    a)      Press the ‘Windows key + W’ key on the keyboard.

    b)      Type compatibility in the search box and then press Enter.

    c)       Click “Run programs made for previous versions of Windows” option from the list appeared in the left side.

    d)      Select the drivers or games and install.

    Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

    Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows also work in this version of Windows, but some older programs might run poorly or not at all. If a program written for an earlier version of Windows doesn't work correctly, you can try changing the compatibility settings for the program, either by using the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter or manually choosing compatibility settings.

    **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows**

    What is program compatibility?

    **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/what-program-compatibility**

    Method 3: Try installing the application in Clean Boot and check.

    Perform Clean Boot.

    To help troubleshoot error messages and other issues, you can start Windows 8 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

    Please refer to the link and follow the steps and check.

    **http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135**

    Please refer to the section “How to determine what is causing the problem by performing a clean boot”

    Important: Reset the computer to start to normal startup.

    Note: After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to boot to normal startup.

    a)      Press the ‘Windows + R’ key on the keyboard.

    b)      In the ‘Run’ window type ’MSCONFIG’ and click ‘Ok’.

    c)       On the ‘General’ tab, click the ‘Normal Startup’ option, and then click ‘OK’.

    d)      When you are prompted to restart the computer, click ‘Restart’.

    After you determine the startup item or the service that causes the problem, contact the program manufacturer to determine whether the problem can be resolved.

    If you need further assistance regarding Windows, please feel free to post. We will be happy to help you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-07-16T09:10:20+00:00

    I've solved it out! Bingo, you guys can use this link https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=22842&lang=eng&wapkw=hd+graphic+driver, and download the 64bit version for win8.1, it totally solved out surface pro bulestacks graphic driver error rather than everyday rollback driver.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-05-22T09:50:09+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for your response.

    I am glad to know that the issue is resolved.  This may help other how are facing the similar issue.

    If you have any more queries related to Windows feel free to post. We will be happy to help you.

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