Question: I have purchased the latest Esri software for both ArcGIS Desktop 10 and Server 10. I do not know if my desktops or my servers have the OpenGL versions that Esri requires. How can I find out if my systems meet the requirements for the programs?
Answer: With new applications coming out all the time, the graphic card requirements must be up-to-speed to meet the needs of the applications. Fortunately, these details can be found fairly easily.
To discover what version of OpenGL exists on your PC, follow these steps.
- Install an OpenGL viewer, such as the GLview utility, to view the OpenGL version installed on your machine.
- For Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, open the viewer to find the version and driver version under OpenGL running on your computer.

- Click the “Check for updated drivers” link to identify if any driver updates are necessary.

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