How to Troubleshoot the Intel GMA 950 for Google Earth

 The Intel GMA 950 is a graphics chipset used in netbooks and laptops. The Intel GMA (Graphics Media Accelerator) 950 is a flexible, low-cost integrated graphics core used in laptops and netbooks, where low power consumption is important. It provides fast graphics performance and video rendering without the need for a separate graphics card. Google Earth is a graphics-intensive program that provides users with a detailed 3D globe, representing the Earth as seen from space or the air. Due to the high system requirements of Google Earth, you may need to troubleshoot the software when using the Intel GMA 950.

Difficulty:Moderately Easy1
Install the Intel Driver Update Utility from the Intel website. Run it to automatically update your graphic chipset drivers and restart your computer.
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Clear the Google Earth cache to resolve problems with wrongly placed imagery. Click “File” from the menu, then “Server Log Out.” Click “Tools,” “Options,” and then the “Cache” tab. Click “Delete Cache File.”
3
Turn off atmosphere rendering. Click “View” and then click “Atmosphere” to deselect it.
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Try running Google Earth in either OpenGL or DirectX mode to see which performs better on your system. Click “Start” and “All Programs,” then click the “Google Earth” folder to open it. Select either “Start Google Earth in DirectX mode” or “Start Google Earth in OpenGL mode.”
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Download and install the latest version of DirectX from the Microsoft website.

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