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    huge driver problem!!!!!!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cathal6000, Sep 30, 2008.

  1. cathal6000

    cathal6000 Notebook Consultant

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    when i was told to go to stone's guide on how to intall my drivers it ended up uninstalling my 8800m gtx card and the drivers for it!

    i have absolutely no idea what to do!
    somebody please help!!!!!
     
    cathal6000, Sep 30, 2008
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    dwend Notebook Evangelist

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    It should be on the generic driver.
    If you want your computer to tell you you have a 9800GT.
    Then download the 179.13 driver only not the inf file. extract that file to a EZ to find place such as your desktop.
    Open device manger (Right click "Computer" and then "Manage"); on the left it will say device manager make sure your on that page; + open the Display adapter; Right click update driver software; select Browse for driver; Slect let me pick from a list; Click "Have Disc"; now browse to the location you driver was extracted, select the nvar file. Press "OK", now a list of cards will come up, if you have the 8700GT select that, if you have the 8800GTX select the 9800GT, and press next. When the Windows warn pops up say Yes. Wait to ask to restart. Then restart. Whala you have a 9800GT. :D
     
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    TINDERBOX YOUR A GENIUS I LOVE YOU!!!!!! thought my card was screwed!! all fixed now thanks mate hav a rep!!
     
    cathal6000, Sep 30, 2008
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