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    nVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Driver v381.78

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Apr 14, 2017.

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    This is GeForce Hot Fix driver [​IMG] version 381.78 that addresses the following:

    -Fixes Windows 10 Creators Update booting to a black screen on certain notebooks
     
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    Wow! Look at the typo in the release notes! they said this is the 378.72 driver,,,,,,, :eek: :rolleyes:

    Classical nVIDIA Swiss Cheese [​IMG]
     
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    Did you expect otherwise? :eek:
     
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    Anyone else getting the "The installation failed in the SAFE_OS phase with an error during PREPARE_ROLLBACK operation". Error when trying to update to Creators? might try a fresh install next.
     
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    1) Disable your AV
    2) Remove all customizations done by tools like O&O ShutUp10 or Spyboat Anti-Beacon and the likes
    3) try again [​IMG]
     
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    @Papusan

    Did you try the new drivers?

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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    Yeah I have it all disabled but im leaning towards a fresh install :/
     
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    The Hardware ID for ASUS laptops is missing in this driver so it has been added manually :rolleyes:
     
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    No, I sit here just waiting to see if a couple of you get fryed hardware :D And I ain't on Crematory Edition :p Brand New Windoze ALPHA Build and crippled Nvidia drivers isn't the best combination :rolleyes:
     
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    are you Fing kidding me?!! they still haven't added the ID for our Asus laptops? WTF Nvidiots ....this is ridiculous. How long does it take to include a device ID?
     
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    I think they did before, they just forgot it on this one
     
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    It was missing in the last whql, so I assumed the hotfix would include it. But Manuel said it wasn't and it will be in the next; irritating....
     
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    Lul. I am amazed you believe Manuel. He said the team was looking at removing the extra crap for SLI in the notebooks years ago. They know it takes reboots to enable/disable SLI etc. They don't care.

    Just use J95's desktop driver mod. He probably has one for ASUS.
     
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    driver installed....
     
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    May the force be with you brother! :)
     
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    wow!

    3DMark isn't detecting my hardware yet but it surprisingly beats my old GPU scores with less OC.

    http://www.3dmark.com/compare/fs/12255899/fs/12335517

    4.0GHz -> 4.0GHz
    381.65 -> 381.78
    Windows 10 14393 -> Windows 10 15063


    Edit:
    Windows 10 Creators:
    Geforce 381.78

    Stock GPU score: 17,716
    OC'd 250/500: 19,554
    OC'd 260/500: 19,629
     
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    didn't get the creators update?
     
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    Do not compare scores done by EARLIER 3DMark versions vs. Newer or opposite. Futuremark have had a lots of problems with latest software. The result will be wrong :cool: (Use same 3DM GUI Version if you shall compare results with different drivers or OS build)
     
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    Welp I didn't even see them update the UI version (must have slipped when steam was updating within the last 5 days) but nonetheless I know that the GPU scores will be slightly higher on the Creators Update because I knew someone with the same laptop and was comparing scores while he was on the Insider Preview on the same version of 3DMark.
     
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    I crash in Overwatch with this driver.

    What is going on..
     
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    April... Big mess with patches, Windoze "Crematory" Edition and on top Nvidia. Nice combo? :D
     
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    I am still waiting for a new AMD generation in laptops, literally never had any troubles with my 6970M.

    Christ nshitia.
     
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    Very true. AMD driver did the job and improved scores in 3dmark and games after each update. Nvidia instead borks up good GPU.
    @Papusan: I am very pleased that you used the word Crematory update instead of PC/Mac/Laptop Grave update.
     
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    cold boot = blue screen but not BSOD.....hmmmm......
     
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    THIS... Either too hot due Tripod mess, Windoze "Crematory" Edition if installed or Nvidia :rolleyes:
     
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    my guess: mostly nvidia. i can get in after a reboot.
     
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    Yes there is a bigger chance for more crippled Nvidia drivers, when M$ push out new Beta. Sorry I meant Alpha build :oops:
     
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    i shouldn't be surprised considering it happened when i had the AW17 and did the 980M upgrade.
     
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    LOL, I thought Nvidia stopped making Drivers, Windows takes permanent care of it with forced auto updates right ?, haha. With creators update castrators abortion, Ngreedia stopped beta drivers thanks to Microsh4t all are beta alpha followed by hotfix betas now, yay just like M$ garbage !! & GeForced Experience, what''s that :rolleyes: ;) ?


    & Here I'm still running with my trusty old driver from October 2016 haha :eek: :p :cool:
    Who runs 8.x anyways, it's trash (which it isn't and way better than 10 and 7, at-least it supports hassle free installation and full user control on latest HW, well until now M$ shafted it's consumers by blocking the CPUs to force to the latest garbage) ? but running winblows eternal alpha LUL..
     
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    i still notice that non-compliant/compatible cards don't get auto-updated.
     
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