How Can I Install Opengl in my computer?

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I want to create some games using c++. I read online and found that i need to install OpenGl and Glut in my computer. I went to Wiki and it said me that OpenGl comes with most systems but i need to update my graphics drivers. I checked my graphics card and found that my computer uses Intell HD (4000) graphics card. Now, i went to the intel site to look for appropriate graphics driver for my graphics card. I downloaded it and i wanted to clear my query before installing it. Don't my computer already have a graphics driver? Do, i need to unistall it before installing the recent one that i downloaded? If so, can someone help me a bit with some directions? All, i need is to use OpenGL and i am really tired of the hustle and nuisance that i am facing to make OpenGl work. Please help me out.Thanks
Btw i am using Windows 8

Posted 30-Sep-14 15:04pm

Rebecca1995

Updated 30-Sep-14 15:05pm

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BillWoodruff 1-Oct-14 3:08am

What is the brand and model number of your graphics card ... assuming you are using a plug-in card ? Did you go to the manufacurer's site (if not Intel) and look for a specific driver version, or update there, and check to see what the card maker's site may say about OpenGL ?

KarstenK 1-Oct-14 3:39am

OpenGL is an programming interface which needs to be supported from the driver of your graphics.

If you are tired about the work - maybe you dont REALLY NEED OpenGL :-O

Maciej Los 1-Oct-14 17:33pm

Start here: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/OpenGL_Programming

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