How do I get the latest drivers for my graphics card?

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Incompatible, outdated, or corrupted graphics drivers are responsible for many crash scenarios on systems meeting our System Requirements. First, ensure you know who makes your graphics card. The Second Life viewer only works with GeForce graphics cards (made by Nvidia), Radeon graphics cards (made by ATI), and the Intel 945 chipset. If you have any other graphics card, Second Life may not run. You will need to buy and install a video card that works with Second Life.

Warning: Please make sure to closely follow the manufacturer's instructions, which may involve uninstalling and wiping traces of the previous version before installing the new version. This is sometimes referred to as a "clean install".

I have an nVidia Geforce 2 or higher!

nVidia-equipped computers can install the latest GeForce and TNT2 graphics driver package at nVidia's website.

I have an ATI Radeon 8500 or higher!

ATI-equipped desktop computers can install the latest Catalyst graphics driver package at ATI's website.

I have an Intel graphics card!

The Intel 945 chipset works with Second Life; you can get the latest drivers at Intel's website.

I don't know what kind of graphics card I have.

Please read this article on graphics cards to learn how to identify the card you currently have.