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    Series 7 Graphics Card Issue

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by adamanth, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. adamanth

    adamanth Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    I have been scanning the web for a while now trying to find a solution to a problem with my Series 7. I got it for Christmas, and I really enjoy using it; it's quick, looks great and generally a pleasure to use.

    The only problem is, I have been having a few issues with the graphics. From searching Google I was brought to this forum; I might be in the completely wrong place but I've tried other forums and they're either inactive or pretty unhelpful. Please forgive me, I'm not blessed with a great deal of technical based knowledge with regards to computers!!

    The first of these programs to be affected is Photoshop. When I have a lot of windows open within the software, sometimes the windows appear as only blank black screens. AutoCAD also presented issues, whereby occasionally I would attempt to use a tool and the screen would go off, then come back on with an error stating 'The driver has stopped responding..' I did manage to fix this particular problem (and another in SketchUp whereby the screen would freeze and multiply the mouse arrow across the page as I moved it) by removing the Aero theme of Windows 7.

    I'm assuming these are issues with the video/graphics card? Other things I have noticed is that software which I have installed will not physically open on my computer. The Brother Control Centre 4 (used for my printer) installed fine, but when I click to open it, nothing happens, although it is seen to be running in my desktop icons and the Task Manager.

    Finally, the most recent problem, is that certain web pages (again, I don't know why only certain pages are doing this) load, but then come up blank and completely black.

    If anyone can help, or needs any more information to help, then please get in touch! I would be extremely grateful!! If I have posted in the wrong place, I apologise in advance!

    Many thanks,

    Adam.
     
    adamanth, Apr 3, 2012
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  2. Ephelant

    Ephelant Notebook Consultant

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    Ephelant, Apr 3, 2012
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