Graphics and drivers

GLFW error — the driver does not support the required OpenGL version

What the log looks like

glfw error \d+
the driver does not appear to support opengl
failed to (?:create window|initialize glfw)
couldn.t initialize glfw

How to fix it

  1. Minecraft 1.17+ needs OpenGL 3.3; older integrated chips cannot provide it
  2. Update the GPU driver first — this is a driver message, not a Minecraft one
SeverityStops the game
CategoryGraphics and drivers

Check your own log

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