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    7300 graphic driver problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by CPC, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. CPC

    CPC Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have installed VISTA RTM, the installation was fine. But the problem with RC1 still same.

    The VISTA only recognize the "standard VGA graphic adaptor", and my 7300 is gone, the performance score is only 1.0.

    I tried to install nvidia driver 96.33 and 97.46, but all fialed. The setup stopped and shows "The nvidia setup program could not locate any drivers that are compatible with your current hardware. Setup will now exit."

    I installed XP first, and it works fine. Then vista is installed on XP in another partition. But this should not be the reason, right?

    Please someone help! Thanks in advance!
     
    CPC, Jan 17, 2007
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  2. someone777

    someone777 Notebook Evangelist

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    umm
    i kind of heard this somewhere
    but the driver might not support vista right now
    i am not sure of this though....
     
    someone777, Jan 17, 2007
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  3. CPC

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    But these drivers are for vista actually. The thing is that my 7300 disappear in vista. setup.exe couldn't find it. 7300 is not supported in vista? I don't think so.

    think and think and think...................................., no idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    CPC, Jan 17, 2007
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  4. Paul

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    Paul, Jan 17, 2007
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  5. CPC

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    Is that "standard VGA graphic adaptor" actually my 7300 but without proper driver?
     
    CPC, Jan 17, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. Windows defaults to a standard VGA setup when no video drivers are installed. You will be limited to 16 bit color and a resolution of 640x480 or 800x600.
     
    Paul, Jan 17, 2007
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  7. CPC

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    So now my problem is only how to install driver for my 7300?
     
    CPC, Jan 18, 2007
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    Read my first post. I would try the Xtreme-G Vista drivers if I were you.
     
    Paul, Jan 18, 2007
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  9. CPC

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    YES, it is all OK now. Thanks to notebook ftw, thank you for your driver.
     
    CPC, Jan 18, 2007
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    But we need the official nvidia Vista drivers for better performance though?

    Oh and CPC, how is vista and what notebook do you have?
     
    OCZedd, Jan 18, 2007
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