OpenGL GL_INVALID_OPERATION error

What is OPENGL-INVALID-OPERATION?

OpenGL GL_INVALID_OPERATION error (OPENGL-INVALID-OPERATION) is a medium-severity fault affecting the Windows operating system. An OpenGL command was issued that is not valid for the current OpenGL state. Application may crash or render incorrectly. This can also stem from using deprecated functions on core profile context. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.

Common Causes

• Outdated GPU driver without required OpenGL extension
• Application bug with state management
• Using deprecated functions on core profile context

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Update GPU driver to get the latest OpenGL support

  This step, "Update GPU driver to get the latest OpenGL support", specifically rules out outdated GPU driver without required OpenGL extension.

• 2
  Verify GPU OpenGL version with GPU Caps Viewer

  This step, "Verify GPU OpenGL version with GPU Caps Viewer", specifically rules out outdated GPU driver without required OpenGL extension.

• 3
  Report bug to the application developer

  If earlier steps didn't help, "Report bug to the application developer" directly addresses application bug with state management.

Commands & Diagnostics

Frequently Asked Questions