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    Updating driver to 301.42

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Bronan, Jul 16, 2012.

  1. Bronan

    Bronan Newbie

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    I have an R1 and I'm trying to update the 335m to 301.42 but I've hit a wall. I know about the whole issue with losing the ability to switch graphics cards by updating, but I don't really have use for the integrated.

    First off, I'm downloading this driver, which I believe is correct.

    NVIDIA DRIVERS 301.42WHQL

    I got rid of the old driver, restarted, ran the .exe, everything was fine, then restarted again and now both cards have yellow (!)s in Device Manager, with the message "This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31)" on the Nvidia.

    Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? I have a restore point so I can always roll back, but I'd rather play some new games.
     
    Bronan, Jul 16, 2012
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  2. HEUR

    HEUR Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe Graphics Mode, to Discrete ??? (BIOS)...

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    HEUR, Jul 16, 2012
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  3. Bronan

    Bronan Newbie

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    I'll try that, thanks
     
    Bronan, Jul 16, 2012
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  4. Alienware-Natalia_J

    Alienware-Natalia_J Company Representative

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    Hello Bronan,

    Did that work?
     
    Alienware-Natalia_J, Jul 17, 2012
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