Windows 10: Unable to initialize OpenGL on Windows 11/10

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Some PC gamers may get an error prompt with the message Unable to initialize OpenGL when trying to launch games on Steam on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming rig. If you are affected by a similar issue, the solutions provided in this post are intended to help you successfully fix the error on […]

This article Unable to initialize OpenGL on Windows 11/10 first appeared on TheWindowsClub.com.

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openGL issues

Hmm. I think there is none for OpenGL -> D3D but there are some for the opposite... *cry

 

OpenGL problem in windows 10

Microsoft seem to be trying to pass this off as a driver problem, but the evidence suggests otherwise. The driver works fine on Windows 7 and 8.x with Minecraft and other applications, but stops working on Windows 10. Other applications, such as Stellarium,
report no OpenGL 2 support with this driver under Windows 10. Both Windows and Intel report the driver is up to date and as it works on previous versions of Windows that suggests the problem is Windows 10.

The problem for MS here is that they told us our hardware was Windows 10 compatible before the upgrade, as such they are unable to blame the hardware and therefore need to sort out the issue.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.