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    HEL80 and problems with nvidia drivers. Any help?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by eXcellent, Aug 26, 2006.

  1. eXcellent

    eXcellent Notebook Enthusiast

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    .... I can't install nvidia display drivers(88.61), because drivers are not digitally singature, says Vista.....

    If i install anyway, Vista starts normally, but desktop never show up(black screen). PC is running, because i hear "Windows start" sound.

    Any help?
     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You could try following the instructions for installing the drivers with a modified .inf available here. Otherwise, just dump Vista. It's still far to buggy for primetime. Stick with XP for now.
     
    saturnotaku, Aug 26, 2006
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    Are you having problems with the stock drivers?
     
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  4. TC03

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    Stock drivers don't work well in Vista.

    Try these: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/index.php?drivers&series=90&os=3&type=1&dir=1

    Here's as an explanation why normal drivers don't work.
     
    TC03, Aug 26, 2006
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    Thanks. I just download newest Vista(5552) and try then these drivers.

    SORRY. I have try those drivers. No good luck. With that modded .inf-file setup start, but like i said my first message, i doesn't work.

    I try that newest Vista next. If don't work, i have to wait....
     
    eXcellent, Aug 27, 2006
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    You're right, I tried these drivers in Vista too. No luck. Use the XP drivers and run setup in Compatibility mode for XP SP2. That will at least help you to set the resolution at 1280x800. No fancy Aero or Glass, unfortunately. You have to get your system rated to use that, but I get a BSOD when I try to rate my laptop.
     
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