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    New forceware 163.69 is out

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

  1. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Try my inf file
     
    bigspin, Sep 18, 2007
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  2. air_max

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    Update:

    So I downloaded the modded INF file and placed it in the 163.69 folder. When I went to install again I get this message:

    "Setup detected that the operating system that is in use is not Windows Vista [32-bit]. This setup program and its associate drivers are designed to run only on Windows Vista [32-bit]. The installation will now be terminated."

    This is really wierd.....b/c I do have Vista 32-bit. I even checked under my system information just to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Anyone have any ideas? I suppose I could try and download the 64-bit ones????
     
    air_max, Sep 18, 2007
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  3. Mimino

    Mimino Notebook Communist

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    do the have-disk method
     
    Mimino, Sep 18, 2007
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    SideSwipe, Sep 18, 2007
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  5. Mimino

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    Mimino, Sep 18, 2007
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  6. air_max

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    Yes I downloaded the inf for vista 32 as well.
     
    air_max, Sep 18, 2007
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  7. air_max

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    Well, this time it worked? Did nothing different...whatever
     
    air_max, Sep 18, 2007
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  8. Mimino

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    dude, go to laptopvideo2go.com and dnload the version that u need! the drivers r out on their site!
     
    Mimino, Sep 18, 2007
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  9. alkaeda

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    do i uninstall my previous drivers from the device manager screen? Or is there a more complicated process? Someone fast answer pls!
     
    alkaeda, Sep 18, 2007
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  10. Mimino

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    yeah, first u uninstall it from the control panel, then restart in safe-mode and do a clean-up with driver cleaner, then boot up normally and install the new drivers.
     
    Mimino, Sep 18, 2007
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  11. The Forerunner

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    You don't have to uninstall old drivers.
     
    The Forerunner, Sep 18, 2007
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  12. SideSwipe

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    you should though as it is recommended for optimal operation/performance
     
    SideSwipe, Sep 18, 2007
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  13. maksin01

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    You can just install the drivers in safe mode right after you cleaned it with driver cleaner. The installation is faster is safe mode so don't need to waste time to boot it up again. ;)
     
    maksin01, Sep 18, 2007
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  14. Mimino

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    true dat :)

    btw, my 3dmark score improved by a couple points, mainly in the shader test
     
    Mimino, Sep 18, 2007
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  15. alkaeda

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    done what big V said...also where it says it improved compatability what does this mean because world in conflict/crysis are already compatible with vista anyway?
     
    alkaeda, Sep 18, 2007
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  16. Mimino

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    more compatibility, perhaps!? lol
     
    Mimino, Sep 18, 2007
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  17. The Forerunner

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    They just fix bugs and glitches, stuff like that.
     
    The Forerunner, Sep 18, 2007
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  18. BigBoy92

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    Wow these drivers suck for me! every time i plug my lappy into the external monitor it turns black n white!! wte, any 1 no the best drivers for bf2?
     
    BigBoy92, Sep 18, 2007
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    Anybody noticed any significant bump up in framerates between the 163.69 and 163.44 versions? I have the .44 version and that is working fine with Bioshock. I'm leery about upgrading drivers when things are going fine, unless there is noticeable bump in performance.
     
    demosthenes1974, Sep 18, 2007
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  20. Woodgypsy

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    I wonder if it finally is a time for me to update my trusty 158.45. Everything, including hibernation/sleep works fine on 158.45, so I don't want to take a risk...
     
    Woodgypsy, Sep 19, 2007
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  21. Mimino

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    what card u got?
    hmm..i wouldn't say significant, but i'd say it is no worse
     
    Mimino, Sep 19, 2007
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  22. BigBoy92

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    yeh i have 158.45 they seem to be the best!
     
    BigBoy92, Sep 19, 2007
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  23. Orochimaru

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    .69 runs well for me
     
    Orochimaru, Sep 19, 2007
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