How to update graphics driver

Question

Hey,

I'm a noob with these things and i've encountered a problem that can't fix myself, i was hoping someone could help me here.
So, i have a windows 2016 vps and im trying to run an android simulator in it but i get this error when i start it:

Sorry, your OpenGL version is too low, please update your graphics driver!

How do i fix this? I tried browsing the internet for solutions on how to update etc. but with no result.

Answer 1

Hello @Mogu

Thanks for sharing your question on Microsoft Q&A.

According to my understanding, you are unable to run Android Simulator on your Windows 2016 due to an OpenGL Version Error.

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is an API used for rendering 2D and 3D Vector graphics. When OpenGL is used with remote desktops, errors can occur due to the difference in its working in comparison to hardware mode.

Following are some steps you can try out to troubleshoot this issue:

1. Open CMD as an administrator and type
   sfc /scannow
   This scans the system using System File Checker. After the command is run, restart your computer and check if the error still shows up.
2. Alternatively, you can install the latest version of the Graphics driver depending on the card manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, etc.). Go to their official site and install the latest driver and this should update the OpenGL on your computer.
3. If you have been facing this issue on this VM since the beginning of the time, it could be possible that the VM SKU isn't supporting it. Please do share the VM Size in case the issue persists after following the previous 2 steps.

Please reach out to me if you have further queries.

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