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    System not allowing NVIDIA Driver upgrade

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by msankadi, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. msankadi

    msankadi Notebook Consultant

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    Here are some of my system details

    gpu: 256 mb 8600 GT gddr3
    System: M1530
    Current drivers (pre-installled by Dell):
    Version - 7.15.11.5663
    Date - 12-09-2007
    OS: Win Vista 32 bit

    I tried to install the latest drivers first thru Laptop2video following the procedure given. Yes, I did rplace the inf file and uninstalled the previos drivers before upgrading. But, after rebooting the system starts looking like XP and even the appearance settings on the desktop show only XP menu. All vista effects are also gone and my display is totally screwed

    So, I downloaded the latest Nvidia drivers for 800 series from their official site and when I tried to install them I got the error " This software is for Win Vista 32. The system you are running is not Winvista 32".

    Please tell me what do i need to do to update my Nvidia drivers

    PS: For now I have rolled back my drivers to the preinstalled ones

    Thanks in advance

    MnVn
     
    msankadi, Jul 11, 2008
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    andygb40 Notebook Deity

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    Have you read the sticky concerning Upgrading video card drivers? If not, read it. If you are still having problems feel free to put it there.
     
    andygb40, Jul 11, 2008
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  3. msankadi

    msankadi Notebook Consultant

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    I read the sticky but the prob is that too many ppl ask their doubts their and they almost always go unanswered

    Can you please solve my problem

    MnVn
     
    msankadi, Jul 11, 2008
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