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    RUNDLL32 Error after installing new NVIDIA Drivers on VAIO SZ670N

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by nms2004n, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. nms2004n

    nms2004n Newbie

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    I recently got an update through the microsoft windows update for the GeForce 8400M on the SZ670N which updated it to version 167 from Sony's 101. After doing so whenever i boot into windows using the Intel GMA X3100 i get a RUNDLL32 error, i was wondering if anyone has found a work around to the problem without installing the version 167 nvidia drivers. Thanks
     
    nms2004n, Dec 2, 2007
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  2. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    andyasselin, Dec 2, 2007
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  3. quantum

    quantum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not sure about the realtek issue...

    It may have something to do with installing the new drivers and therefore the OS assuming that there is only one graphics chip. You could roll back the drivers or perform a system restore, then try to find how the system splits the driver information in the OS regarding the two graphics chips, then try installing only the relevant information in the relevant directories...

    Maybe Sony has a driver update on their support site?
     
    quantum, Dec 2, 2007
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  4. pejx

    pejx Notebook Geek

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    I had the exact same issue. The problem comes from an extra task which the updated NVidia driver inserts into your startup list (which is executed regardless of your SZ's stamina/speed switch setting).

    What you need to do is run MSCONFIG, then find the 3 NVidia startups and uncheck the one with "Nvidia Driver Helper" or something like that - apparently it doesn't do anything substantial, but the other two do so leave them alone! I can't check precisely what it is called right now because am at my office using a different PC. If you need more info let me know and I'll check my SZ when I get home.
     
    pejx, Dec 3, 2007
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    haakman Newbie

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    pejx, your solution works like a charm on my sz680. Two thumbs way up.
     
    haakman, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. karimnacer

    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah I had the same problem then just uninstalled the drivers...
    Is there any performance benefit in installing this new update?
     
    karimnacer, Jan 22, 2008
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    AskGin Notebook Guru

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    I have just switched from Speed to Stamina on my SZ650, and i have experienced the exact same problem: rundl32 stopped working.. lets see if its gonna work...

    And it works!! thanks for the help!!!
     
    AskGin, Feb 1, 2008
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    topdj Notebook Guru

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    I took the help file out of my start up but now get a warning about the start up every time I boot
     
    topdj, Feb 24, 2008
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  9. karimnacer

    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    Just check the b ox saying not to display the warning anymore!!
     
    karimnacer, Feb 24, 2008
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  10. topdj

    topdj Notebook Guru

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    nice didnt get that option
     
    topdj, Feb 24, 2008
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