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    M17x GTX280M drivers won't install

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Matthew1993, Aug 27, 2012.

  1. Matthew1993

    Matthew1993 Notebook Consultant

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    every time when new driver gets released for GTX280M it says no supported hardware found and i need to download modified .inf file in order to install. does anyone can teach me how to make my own .inf file so i can install without waiting the guy from laptop2video
     
    Matthew1993, Aug 27, 2012
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  2. nemoris

    nemoris Notebook Evangelist

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    Try this:

    32 bit:
    LaptopVideo2Go: Drivers

    64 bit:
    LaptopVideo2Go: Drivers

    Download both files at the bottom and open the 30142_win7x64 file. After it finishes, there should be a folder on your desktop. Copy and replace the nvwi file into the display.driver folder. Run the setup application.

    It went through and failed while it was installing at first, but I just had to restart my computer and try again. Wallah, my cards are finally working with a new driver.
     
    nemoris, Aug 28, 2012
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