NVidia driver problem

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Running Windows XP (SP 3).

I had some problem with NVidia previously … then downloaded a driver in 2008, and it worked.

Today I ran a diagnostic scan in Norton 360, and itwarned me that I didn’t have a driver installed for my NVidia Geforce 5200. Does this mean that my system has been using generic drivers?

I used Windows to download a driver (from the Internet? didn’t insert a disc) … now the screen
flashes off (briefly) every few seconds.

If this persists after I reboot, how can I uninstall the drivers?

J

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Actually it’s worse … can’t reboot…get a blue screen, Windows has shut down, infinte loop caused by
nv4_disp (same sort of problem I had a few years ago).

Can I simply go to Control Panel / Add/Remove Programs, and remove both

NVidia drivers
and
NVidia Windows 2000/XP Display Drivers?
(no details about “last used” etc. are shown)

Will there still be something generic to run the display?

Thanks.

J

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Go into taskmanager and halt all NVidia’s processes.
Then try removing the drivers from safemode via “add/Remove programs”.

Yes, Windows will still run your display, albeit in a poorer quality res.

Download and store a copy of your GPU’s latest drivers from the manufacturers website.

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Thanks.

When you say “safe mode”, does that mean: reboot into safe mode?

As far as having the latest driver … where can I see the version or date of the driver I’m using now?

J

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When you say “safe mode”, does that mean: reboot into safe mode?

Yes

As far as having the latest driver … where can I see the version or date of the driver I’m using now?

You should be able to note the driver version number by opening your NVIDIA’s control panel.

OR

GPU-Z

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Running Windows XP (SP 3).

I had some problem with NVidia previously … then downloaded a driver in 2008, and it worked.

“J” ,
Hello…The easiest way is to go to the Nvidia Website and down load the correct driver ( just enter you information for your setup ) Nvidia Run the new driver version and it will replace the old without any problems (most times) I have done this many times… Sometimes the older version will work better …It’s a matter of trial and error.:cheers: Regards Fred

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I honestly don’t think you should trust Norton regarding advice on your existing drivers. The only reputable source about drivers is your hardware’s manufacturer. Take everyone else’s advice with (more than) a grain of salt.

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My pc uses Nvidia, I go to their web site using Internet Explorer and use the auto search feature.

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Search for both, once downloaded, install the Motherboard then the Graphics drivers with your Anti Virus program disabled.

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