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Generally speaking, if your computers use the Intel G33/G31 chipset and it keeps running into graphics issues, the Intel G33/G31 driver is the culprit. To address the issues, you could uninstall and reinstall the driver, make use of Intel Driver & Support Assistant (Intel DSA), contact Intel customer service, etc. Read to the end to learn what must be done and carry out the solutions on your own.  

Problems With Intel G33/G31 Driver

The performance of the Intel G33/G31 chipset depends on quite a few factors but none prove as influential as the Intel G33/G31 driver. Since its driver usually experiences compatibility problems on Windows 11 as well as recent versions of Windows 10, Intel G33/G31 receives many complaints from users. Most of the complaints talk about the difficulty to configure resolution, screen tearing and so on. 

What Must Be Done About Intel G33/G31 Driver

Uninstall And Reinstall The Driver

• Step 1: Launch your web browser, visit Intel’s official website and download the latest update for Intel G33/G31 driver. 
• Step 2: Go to Search bar, type devmgmt.msc and press Enter. 
• Step 3: In Device Manager, expand Display adapters, right-click Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset and pick Uninstall device. 
• Step 4: Check the checkbox next to Delete the driver software for this device before hitting OK.
• Step 5: Right-click the downloaded driver setup, pick Properties and go to the Compatibility tab
• Step 6: Check the checkbox next to Run this program in Compatibility Mode for and set an operating system of your choosing via the dropdown menu. Next, check the Run this program as an administrator checkbox. Proceed to select Apply, choose OK and run the driver setup. The moment the process completes, restart your computer and see how things turn out. 

Use Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA)

• Step 1: Launch your web browser, visit Intel’s official website and download the latest version of Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA). 
• Step 2: Run the DSA setup, follow onscreen instructions and let the installation run from start to finish. 
• Step 3: Restart your computer. 
• Step 4: When the screen comes back on, look to the right, open system tray, right-click the DSA icon and pick Check For New Drivers.
• Step 5: Allow DSA to load up all available driver updates, choose your preferred update and select Install. 

Contact Intel Customer Service 

If none of the above work, you have no choice but to contact Intel Customer Service. Once you manage to get a hold of service personnel, describe the situation to them and ask for instructions. 

Questions And Answers

Can I check the driver version of my display adapter? 

• Step 1: Open Device Manager, right-click your graphics card in Display adapters and pick Properties.
• Step 2: Go to the Driver tab.
• Step 3: Note down the driver version. 

What must be done to open Intel Graphics Control Panel? 

Via Search bar

• Step 1: Go to Search bar.
• Step 2: Type Intel Graphics Control Panel.
• Step 3: Press Enter.

Via keyboard

To open the Intel Graphics Control Panel, you may press CTRL + ALT + F12 on your keyboard.

Is it possible to roll back the display driver? 

• Step 1: Open Device Manager, right-click your graphics card in Display adapters and pick Properties.
• Step 2: Go to the Driver tab.
• Step 3: Hit Roll Back Driver. 
• Step 4: Following the conclusion of the process, restart your computer. 

How do I determine the maximum supported resolutions of my Intel processor?

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select System and choose About.
• Step 2: Note down the serial number of your Intel processor. 
• Step 2:Launch your web browser, visit the Intel  Product Specifications website and search for your processor using its serial number. 
• Step 3: Read Processor Graphics section to learn the maximum resolution that your processor supports. 

In the case that Outlook runs into the error “Something unexpected went wrong with this URL” in use, the default web browser is at fault and you should change it. Other solutions include resetting to the Microsoft recommended defaults, changing the default app for .htm and .html extensions, changing the default app for http and https protocols, … You don’t know your way around Windows and could use some help? Then you have come to the right place. 

A List Of Suspects

Overall, it’s not uncommon for Outlook to act up but regarding “Something unexpected went wrong with this URL”, web browser is the number one suspect. On the bright side, if you know what must be done, you could take care of the error in the blink of an eye. 

Taking Care Of The Error: Proposals

Change The Default Web Browser

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select Apps and choose Default Apps.
• Step 2: Locate Web Browser, click it and pick a new web browser. 
• Step 3: Restart your computer. 
• Step 4: See how things turn out. 

Reset To The Microsoft Recommended Default

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select Apps and choose Default Apps.
• Step 2: Hit Reset under reset to the Microsoft recommended defaults.
• Step 3: Restart your computer. 
• Step 4: Witness the result. 

Change The Default App For .HTM And .HTML Extensions,

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select Apps and choose Default Apps.
• Step 2: Hit Choose default apps by file type.
• Step 3: Look for .htm and .html extensions, click each of them and pick a new web browser.
• Step 4: Restart your computer.
• Step 5: When the screen comes back on, determine whether the issue persists. 

Changing The Default App For HTTP And HTTPS Protocols 

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select Apps and choose Default Apps.
• Step 2: Hit Choose default apps by protocol. 
• Step 3: Look for HTTP and HTTPS protocols,  click each of them and pick a new web browser
• Step 4: Restart your computer.
• Step 5: Test out Outlook. 

Questions And Answers

What is a web browser? 

A web browser is an application designed to access web pages. Common web browsers in 2022 include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and so on. 

How many web browsers does Microsoft have? 

Microsoft used to own three web browsers: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge Legacy, and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. However, Internet Explorer 11 is now retired and no longer supported. About Microsoft Edge Legacy, it’s replaced by Microsoft Edge in most versions of Windows OS. 

What are the differences between Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11? 

Microsoft Edge is the default browser for all computers that run on Windows nowadays and it is built to support modern websites. On the other hand, Internet Explorer 11 is obsolete so it could only support websites that use old technologies such as ActiveX. 

Can Adobe Flash Run On Microsoft Edge?

If your Windows version is Windows 10 21H1 or higher, Adobe Flash Player is disabled by default. That being said, you can still manually enable Adobe Flash Player in Microsoft Edge by following the steps down below: 

• Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge, click the three-dot icon and pick Settings
• Step 2: Select Cockies & site permissions on the left and choose Adobe Flash under the Site permissions. 
• Step 3: Toggle off the Ask before running Flash switch to enable Adobe Flash on Microsoft Edge 

What are the best web browsers for Windows?

Leading browsers for Windows consist of Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave Browser, Vivaldi, and so on. In terms of all-around performance, Google Chrome is the first choice of many Windows users owing to its features, speed, efficiency, ease of management, …

Is HTTP The Same as HTTPS? 

HTTP is known as a “stateless system”: it authorizes connection on demand. When you click on a link to request connection, the web browser is going to send the request to the server which replies by opening the page. In the case of HTTPS, it is younger than HTTP but provides more advanced security. Actually, the “S” character in HTTPS stands for Secure.

HTTPS is powered by Transport Layer Security, a standard security technology that initiates an encrypted connection between a web server and a browser.