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Tried a driversweep in safemode?
It's just being subjective, I wouldn't call a mobile GPU, a 'proper graphics adapter' eitherOnly a HD 6400M but it's a work laptop (don't worry, I'm the IT person) & just about does the job for everything bar BF3!
This has been happening since format - 'Your computer does not contain a proper graphics adapter' - It's lying!
You may want to check leshcat drivers here. They are the latest ATI drivers made to work with laptops.
http://leshcat.blogspot.com/