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    Can't install 3DMark 11 nor Vantage

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Hi everyone!

    I installed a new driver, and I wanted to see the improvements. But, when installing 3DMark 11 and Vantage, I get these errors :

    In 3DMark 11

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    And in Vantage

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    Any ideas how to fix it :confused: ? I want to test the new 8.84.3 driver ( aka 11.4 )...

    Thanks!
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    Baka (・ω・)

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    Redownload installer, delete the old vantage and 11 folder and try again.
     
    Baka, Apr 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Already did :(

    Damn, specially with these drivers that seem to have increased my performance in Crysis 2... :(
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    All of them are mentioning corruption ._. Aren't there any mirrors that allows you to download them from? Mine installed just fine
     
    Baka, Apr 3, 2011
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  5. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    I DL'd from TechPowerUp. I will try from another mirror.
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    Kingpinzero ROUND ONE,FIGHT! You Win!

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    Phistachio try another mirror mate, because if even that fails, then probably the problem is your RAM, because CRC errors or corrupt downloads are usually a matter of system RAM...or a corrupted HDD. WHICH I REALLY HOPE is neither of the two for your sane sake.
     
    Kingpinzero, Apr 3, 2011
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  7. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    :eek: :eek: :eek:

    Uh oh... Would a windows RAM test say if my RAM is OK? Is there a program to check my HDD's health?
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    HDTune's sort of able to tell your HDD's health ._.

    Other than that, does redownloading from a mirror site works? I got mine from the guru thingy site
     
    Baka, Apr 3, 2011
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  9. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Tried doing the memory test, and it asked me for the windows repair disks, although it booted fine... :eek:

    DAMN IT, gotta send the laptop AGAIN. 3 times in a row. I think I will end up selling and getting a new one. Seriously...

    This was the error :

    The title - "Windows boot manager"

    The text - "The windows boot failed. The cause might be a recent alter to the hardware or software. To correct your problem : 1. Put the windows install disk and restart the computer; 2. Select the language settings and press next; 3. Click on Repair computer.
    If you don't have the disk, contact your system admin or the salesman to get support.

    File : \boot\mr test.exe
    State : 0xc000000e
    Info : It was not possible to load the selected entry because the app is damaged or corrupted"

    If I press enter, it boots normally... :confused:
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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  10. Baka

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    All I can say is...

    -Points and laughs-

    Try a clean reinstall
     
    Baka, Apr 3, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Phistachio, did you delete that 100MB hidden partition that comes with Windows 7?
     
    namaiki, Apr 3, 2011
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  12. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    What hidden partition :confused: ?

    I didn't have any... Anyways, the only things I deleted were inside Program Files (x86). That was the only folder I touched.
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Phew, DL'd from Guru3D, and it installed fine with no errors ( 3DMark 11 ). I'm going to try with Vantage. DL'ing ATM.

    Installed Vantage = no problems! :D

    Thanks for all the great support & help!! :D
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    WOW!!! Got P1239 in 3DMark 11, a 29 point increase over the previous drivers!!!

    Also, something I noticed : the lower your CPU score, the higher your final score...? :confused:
     
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    WOW, AMAZING...

    Now I can't even activate system restore... I'm done. I will *try* to get a new laptop. 3 times RMA'd is NOT normal for a laptop. Worst thing is, the least they will do is they will replace with the same one, that might have same defects...

    The error was something related to a syntax error or something. Even if I activate the system restore, it does not let me to restore. Wow...

    ASUS, I'M DISAPOINT :mad:
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    If I needed to RMA three times, I would already call for a replacement by now. Three repairs is usually the benchmark for a replacement.
     
    Star Forge, Apr 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    The problem is, that to replace, they need to be unable to fix the problem... Which will be probably not the case...

    Oh well, I might get lucky and get a G73 as a reward... :eek:
     
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Or the problems keep reappearing after getting it repaired so many times like in my case with my Elitebook.
     
    Star Forge, Apr 3, 2011
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    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    As a replacement, you got the same or another one? :p
     
    Phistachio, Apr 3, 2011
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    The same model in the lineup, but a new unit fresh from the production line in China, if that is what you mean.
     
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    Download MemTest86+ and run the program (boots off CD/DVD) overnight and see if it finds any errors. I've had weird errors caused by bad RAM. Works once, then not the next time.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 3, 2011
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