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Inspiring
September 6, 2022
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Dell graphics driver too old

  • September 6, 2022
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I think people have had this issue in the past, with different Dell models and drivers, although I can't see a consistent resolution.

 

This week, following CC update, I am getting the warning window in LR and PS about the graphics driver needing updating.  I have a Dell XPS13, 9343 (dating back to 2015) running Win10 and the Intel HD graphics 5500 driver is version 20.19.15.5070.  This is a Dell custom driver from Intel and there is no update available on the Dell site.  I'm loathe to just manually install an Intel driver for fear I'll lose use of the machine altogether.  Might have to bite the bullet, I guess, although a seven-year old piece of kit is perhaps ready for replacement.  Any thoughts anyone?  Is the forced update viable?

 

Dave

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Correct answer Jeffrey_A_Wright

David, in addition to Nancy's helpful and practical response, please see https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/creative-cloud-updates.html for information on how you can turn off automatic updates in the Creative Cloud desktop app for a Creative Cloud Individual membership.

 

If you need a specific Photoshop and Lightroom CC version, I would also encourage you to contact our support team at https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html?rghtup=autoOpen to request a copy while they are still available for distribution.  Not all versions and releases are available, and people should only make these requests with an active Individual Creative Cloud membership. 

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 7, 2022

If it makes you feel better, my GPU isn't good enough either.  😞

Until I replace my current equipment, I'm not upgrading.  I turned off automatic updates from Creative Cloud Desktop app.

 

This is what you need to run Photoshop:
- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Jeffrey_A_Wright
Community Manager
Jeffrey_A_WrightCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
September 7, 2022

David, in addition to Nancy's helpful and practical response, please see https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/creative-cloud-updates.html for information on how you can turn off automatic updates in the Creative Cloud desktop app for a Creative Cloud Individual membership.

 

If you need a specific Photoshop and Lightroom CC version, I would also encourage you to contact our support team at https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html?rghtup=autoOpen to request a copy while they are still available for distribution.  Not all versions and releases are available, and people should only make these requests with an active Individual Creative Cloud membership. 

DavidM7dAuthor
Inspiring
September 8, 2022

Thanks Jeff - off to the computer shop it is 🙂

 

Legend
September 7, 2022

Your integrated graphics chip is no longer supported by CC, that means it will not be used for graphics acceleration. Its time to think about a newer computer.

John T Smith
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 6, 2022

Go back to the previous Adobe version that did not have the warning, and turn updates OFF

DavidM7dAuthor
Inspiring
September 7, 2022

Hello John,

 

Well yes, I can do that, but then I lose future enhancements and upgrades etc., which is what I'm paying for through CC.  Just looks like I'll have to replace my laptop - once any loss of Adobe functionality becomes critical - although at that point I'll try an Intel driver to see what happens.  Shame on Dell for not updating their drivers, I suppose, although legacy support has to end sometime.