Cubase Pro 15 - OpenGL Errors on Launch and Exit

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Hi everyone,

I am experiencing recurring graphics rendering errors in Cubase Pro 15 running on Windows 11.

Cubase Pro 15 - OpenGL Errors on Launch and Exit (“Can’t Set The PixelFormat” / “Release Rendering Context Failed”)

System Specifications:

  • DAW: Cubase Pro 15

  • OS: Windows 11

  • GPU: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 (No discrete GPU)

  • Audio Interface: MOTU Gen 5

The Issue:

  1. On Launch: When Cubase opens and loads the Hub / MixConsole components, an error dialog pops up:

    ERROR: Can't Set The PixelFormat.

  2. On Shutdown: When closing Cubase (or after forced quits), a shutdown error pops up:

    SHUTDOWN ERROR: Release Rendering Context Failed.

What I’ve Already Tried:

  • Updated/Reinstalled Intel graphics drivers.

  • Assigned Cubase to “Power Saving” mode in Windows Graphics settings.

  • Attempted compatibility mode tweaks.

Has anyone encountered this issue with integrated Intel UHD graphics or found a workaround to fix the OpenGL / GDI pixel format context failure?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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What version, of OpenCL, does your processor support?

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where i can check it ?

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Try this:

GPU-Z Portable | PortableApps.com

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Thank you! 4.6

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Thank you! ver 4.6

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I am on Panther Lake, and GPU-Z, says I am using 3.0, with 3.1 being the latest version.

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Hi,

You need to hover over the OpenCL field.

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This error comes from one of your plug-ins. Cubase does not use OpenGL.