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    169.25WHQL fails to install

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Vlad_I, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. Vlad_I

    Vlad_I Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello everyone.
    Im trying to install 169.25 WHQL nVidia Forceware from the nVidia web-site on my G1S with a GeForce 8600m GT and the installshield tells me that no compatible hardware can be found when i launch the setup. Does anyone know why this is happening?
     
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Probably the driver is intended for desktops? You might want to check laptopvideo2go.com
     
    E.B.E., Jan 16, 2008
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    dperezo Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, go to laptopvideo2go.com.

    I am using 169.28.

    I tried using 167.49, which is meant for asus laptops, but my video playback stutters (divx and stuff). I dont have that problem with 169.28. I am also able to OC the driver with ntune.
     
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    btw, make sure you download the modded inf
     
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    So i went to laptopvideo2go.com and they dont have 169.28 anywhere there... they have an older version though. the link provided on the site leads to nVidia... im so confused.
     
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    haha agreed, happened to me too....tried several laptop video drivers (the newer ones) and caused nothing but trouble, the desktop ones with .INF is somewhat much more stable

    *patpat* I know...happened to me too , apparently I found the link via their news sections about new drivers coming out... the sidebar with all the available downloads doesn't show 169.28 anywhere >< but yeah, good luck with the drivers, 169.28 is pretty nice (and O/C-able?) , dun forget the INF file (replace the extracted one)!
     
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    It almost seems as if the world is out there to get me. I follow the kindly provided link and click on DRIVER to download the thing but it wont do it... downloads some 1kb application and THATS IT... wtf... :mad:
     
    Vlad_I, Jan 17, 2008
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