This hardware only supports OpenGL up to version 3.1. Many modern games or creative apps (like newer Minecraft versions or Adobe Premiere) may throw errors.
Get the 64-bit driver from the Intel Download Center . Setup: Right-click the downloaded .exe file and select Properties . Go to the Compatibility tab.
If the automatic Windows Update doesn't work or provides poor performance, you can use the last official driver Intel released (Version 15.28 for Windows 7/8).
However, you can still get it working smoothly using the methods below.
If your laptop has a dedicated AMD or NVIDIA card alongside the i3-2310M, you may experience "black screen" issues because modern Windows 10 drivers often clash with the legacy Intel driver. Intel® Core™ i3-2310M Processor
Look for versions or 9.17.10.4459 , which are known to have better stability on Windows 10. Key Specifications for i3-2310M Graphics GPU Name Intel HD Graphics 3000 Base Frequency Max Dynamic Frequency Max Resolution Support for HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort Architecture Sandy Bridge (32nm) Troubleshooting & Limitations
Legacy drivers on Windows 10 often lack the Intel Graphics Control Panel or advanced power-saving features found on older OS versions.
For a more specific version, you can search the Microsoft Update Catalog for "Intel HD Graphics 3000".