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    Upgraded to win7 64bit and now it doesnt recognise my video processor

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by benreilly313, Mar 9, 2010.

  1. benreilly313

    benreilly313 Newbie

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    Ok so i just did a fresh windows 7 install on my sony and now it doesnt seem to recognise my video card. Ive tried updating the driver by going on the Nvidia site but it says it cant find any compatible drivers.. Im really stuck here i do not understand what has happened.

    If u need any more info please ask il get it for you. Below are my specs before win7

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    Sony Vaio VGN-AR61M

    Windows Vista 32bit

    Intel core 2 duo CPU T7500 @ 2.20ghz

    2gb Ram

    Geforce 8400M GT (intergrated) 1gb

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    Thanks
     
    benreilly313, Mar 9, 2010
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  2. ziddy123

    ziddy123 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are you making sure you are installing Windows 7 64 Bit drivers?

    Just checking, I'm sure you covered this.
     
    ziddy123, Mar 9, 2010
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  3. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    Go to Nvidia website to the downloads section, select the 8M series gpu and drivers for Win 7 x64.

    Download and then try installing them.

    If you tried installing x86 drivers on a x64 OS, then it's really not strange that it wouldn't want to recognize anything.
     
    Deks, Mar 9, 2010
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  4. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    No, you need to go to the Sony website and download the drivers there. For some reason Sony requires their drivers, and standard nVidia drivers won't do. I couldn't find that particular model at Sony USA website. Where do you live? And double check the model number.

    Plus, maybe ask in the Sony section of this website, as there are lots of experienced and helpful users there.

    Edit: I just checked and it looks like a UK variant.

    Check out this here:

    http://genesis.sony-europe.com/inst...ce/search.jsp?DocId=41348&m=VGN-AR61M&l=en_GB

    It looks like your model isn't eligilbe for a Windows 7 upgrade program so they don't officially support Windows 7 drivers, however Vista drivers may work. Welcome to Sony. This is why I avoid their products.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 9, 2010
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  5. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    Standard Nvidia Drivers most likely won't work unless you use a modified .inf along wit it.
     
    LaptopNut, Mar 9, 2010
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