Computer Does Not Meet Minimum Requirements Error When Installing Graphics Driver

The error message $ 0027 This computer does not meet the minimum requirements to install the software $ 0027 usually due to the presence of an external graphics card that, due, disable the integrated GPU. Other than that, the wrong driver or the wrong version of the operating system can also lead to such an error message. The error appears when trying to update or install a driver for the Intel GPU that comes with the chipset.

This computer does not meet the minimum requirements to install the software

In some cases, users can't even see the card under the Display Adapters entry in Device Manager. This generally refers to a restriction imposed by the BIOS settings. Various motherboards often disable the graphics card built into the chipset when an external video card is connected to the system.. However, that's not supposed to happen all the time. Next we will see in more detail the causes of the error message. So, without any more preambles, let's get into it.

What causes the error message “This computer does not meet the minimum requirements to install the software”?

We reviewed various user reports to better understand said error message and prepared a list of the various causes mentioned below.

• Graphics card disabled in BIOS setup: the error message appears if you have an external video card connected to the system, in which case some motherboards automatically disable the graphics card integrated into the chipset. However, the presence of an external video card is only a probability and not a defined scenario.

• Wrong driver: another cause of this error message may be totally wrong driver implementation. What this means is that the driver you are trying to install on your system varies from what it is supposed to be for your graphics card.

• Wrong version of the operating system: if you don't know, Each version of the Windows operating system has a different driver available specifically developed for that version of the Windows operating system.. For example, if you are running Windows 10 and the driver you downloaded is supposed to be for Windows 7 u 8, then, in such a scenario, it is very likely that you will see an error of this type appear. Another thing to consider is the architecture of your operating system, for example, you will not be able to install a version of 32 driver bits on an operating system 64 bits.

How to fix the error message “This computer does not meet the minimum requirements to install the software”?

Now that you know the causes of the error message, Let's see the solutions you implement to solve the problem.

1. Use the Intel Driver and Support Assistant t

The first thing to do if you are facing such an error message is to download the Intel Driver and Support Assistant utility., which will scan your system settings and automatically install the necessary drivers for you. This can come in handy when you are unsure of your integrated graphics card model or something like that.. To download the tool, go to this link and click the Download Now button. This will start downloading the Intel Driver and Support Assistant tool.

Alternatively, you can check your graphics card model. Once you have your graphics card model, you can go to this link and download the appropriate driver manually.

2. Install the driver manually

The error message appears when trying to install the driver by running the driver installation file. You can fix the error message by installing it manually through Device Manager. Manual driver installation is not always recommended, However, In this stage, can do it safely.

Before starting to install the driver manually, make sure you have downloaded the correct driver on your system. Then follow the instructions below:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.

2. Once it opens, type devmgmt.msc then hit Enter key. Open Device Manager

3. This will open the Device Manager window.

4. Now, expand the Display adapters entry, right-click on your graphics card and then select Properties from the drop-down menu.

5. Then switch to the Driver tab and click the Update Driver button. Display adapter properties

6. Click on the option $ 0027 Search my computer for driver software $ 0027.

7. Then click on the option $ 0027 Let me choose from a list of drivers available on my computer $ 0027. Update the graphics driver manually

8. Click the Have Disk button and then browse to the folder where you have the driver. Go to the Graphics directory and select the file. inf. If you don't have a graphics directory, do not worry, just select the .inf file (this will be the one for your display adapter) and click Open.

9. Thereafter, click Next and if a message appears, just press yes.

10. Wait for the driver to install.

If you don't have an Intel graphics entry under Display Adapters, follow the next solution.

3. 3. Enable Integrated Graphics

Actually, some motherboards are programmed to automatically disable the integrated graphics card when you have an external video card. However, in some scenarios, that may not be the case and your onboard card is still disabled. In such a scenario, you will need to enable the integrated graphics card from the BIOS.

Integrated graphics enablement may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so we cannot provide a defined set of instructions. However, to give a rough idea, usually found in the Advanced tab of your BIOS settings, generally called IGD Multi-Monitor, iGPU Multi-Monitor o Intel Integrated GPU. Different manufacturers have different keys defined for BIOS boot, so you will have to google it.

Enabling Integrated Graphics