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    Can't Uninstall Nvidia Driver

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Meinkraft, Feb 18, 2013.

  1. Meinkraft

    Meinkraft Notebook Guru

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    I'm running 310.90, and when I try to right click on the Nvidia Graphics Driver 310.90 "program" on the Control Panel and click uninstall, nothing happens...nothing ever runs in the task manager or anything. I tried running Driver Cleaner Pro in safe mode, but no luck, it's still showing 310.90 in the Programs and features...how can I get this driver uninstalled?

    On a completely different note, what are some good cleaning supplies for my Clevo's matte screen and glossy bezel? The bezel is driving me crazy! It's a real dust magnet :(.
     
  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    try the manual safemode walkthrough in my sig below.
     
  3. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    You can try uninstalling in the control panel where you normally uninstall programs.

    For cleaning use a microfiber cloth, I use the ones made for camera lens's. That way you wont get any scuffs on the bezel.
     
  4. Prostar Computer

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    I think OP already tried these.

    @Meinkraft: Have you tried using Revo within normal Windows startup? And if that doesn't work either, try disabling services and startup entries associated with NVidia driver in MSCONFIG and then try running an uninstaller - perhaps in Safe Mode again, if need be.
     
  5. Meinkraft

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    Actually, I just reinstalled the 310.90 drivers over the same ones, and this time it let me uninstall it. Thanks :)
     
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    That's what I like to hear. :thumbsup: Sounds like there was a hangup with the original uninstaller. Enjoy your graphics card!
     
  7. Meinkraft

    Meinkraft Notebook Guru

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    I'm looking at this for a cloth: Amazon.com: (6 Pack) MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths - For Tablets, Lenses, and Other Delicate Surfaces (5 Black, 1 Grey): Camera & Photo

    Sorry for the late response Hutsady, I'm just now getting around to getting the cloth!

    Do I need a spray of some kind of cleaning spray to go along with it? I used to use a Monster Microfiber cloth on my old laptop and it was awful. It left hundreds of little fibers all over the screen. I really want to make sure I get a good one this time...I'm not sure if just the cloth would be sufficient in cleaning it, or I need some cleaning spray...thanks in advance :)
     
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    I ordered that exact same kit and it works great. You really dont need any liquid, sometimes i'll get them slightly damp with some water.
     
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    You've got to be careful regardless of what you use to dampen the cloth. Water is okay, but if you live in an area with hard water (e.g., a lot of chemicals), then you're liable to damage the finish on the LCD. It's generally pretty safe so long as you don't overdue it, and I think the solutions are all pretty comparable.