It just needed a reason to boot.
If you are running Windows 10 or Windows 11, you might notice that Windows Update automatically installs a "Microsoft Basic Display Adapter" or a generic Intel driver. While this works, it often lacks full OpenGL support and video decoding capabilities. i5 3570k drivers
Intel has officially discontinued support for HD 4000 (Gen 7 graphics). You cannot find the latest compatible drivers on the main Intel Arc/HD Graphics download page easily. It just needed a reason to boot
Write this down.
This driver is provided "as is" and no longer receives security or functional updates as of June 2024. 2. Motherboard Chipset Software (INF Utility) Intel has officially discontinued support for HD 4000
Even modern versions of Windows Update sometimes miss these specific INF files. Installing them manually can resolve "Unknown Device" errors in Device Manager that users often mistake for missing CPU drivers.