OpenGL Graphics Libraries

OpenGL is the vendor-neutral, multi-platform standard for high performance 2D/3D used by many games and 3D graphics programs.

Reference:

• Search Microsoft Support: OpenGL Graphics Libraries

In XPlite Professional you can find OpenGL Graphics Libraries under the group titled  Multimedia.

Install OpenGL Graphics Libraries:

OpenGL Graphics Libraries is a stand-alone component. The function of OpenGL Graphics Libraries does not rely on any other XPlite Professional components and removing other components in XPlite Professional should not influence OpenGL Graphics Libraries.

Uninstall OpenGL Graphics Libraries:

OpenGL Graphics Libraries is not required by other system components in XPlite Professional. You can safely uninstall OpenGL Graphics Libraries without compromising other XPlite Professional components.

BUT PLEASE NOTE: You may have other software installed that does require OpenGL Graphics Libraries. If you encounter any compatibility issues with other software you can quickly and easily reinstall OpenGL Graphics Libraries using XPlite Professional.

Compatibility:

XPlite Professional can completely uninstall OpenGL Graphics Libraries and reinstall to repair OpenGL Graphics Libraries on:

• Windows XP Professional: orig, SP1, SP2
• Windows XP Home: orig, SP1, SP2
• Windows 2000 Professional: orig, SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4
• Windows 2003 Server: orig, SP1, SP2(coming!)

User Removal Statistics for OpenGL Graphics Libraries

XPlite:
Of 1137 sampled Windows XP users, 962 left OpenGL Graphics Libraries installed and 175 people uninstalled OpenGL Graphics Libraries from their system.

2000lite:
Of 393 sampled Windows 2000 users, 106 left OpenGL Graphics Libraries installed and 43 people uninstalled it from their system. No data for another 244 users (advanced features hidden or incomplete log data).

Pro Users can help us collect these removal statistics.

1. In XPlite or 2000lite press to access preferences.
2. Ensure logging is on.
3. Check "Send component state data when checking for upgrades" on the Preferences tab.
4. Using the Check for Upgrades button on the About tab.

The information sent is the last block only of component installation state data - you can see this in the log as "option=1" or "option=0". No personal information is conveyed.