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    update Nvidia GeForce 8400 GT

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by maroonet, Oct 16, 2010.

  1. maroonet

    maroonet Newbie

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    I have a laptop Sony Vaio VGN-NR21Z and I recently installed Windows 7 Full version ... when I wanted to install the update to the NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT I could not,they say some anything like the hardware is not compatible what should I do ..
    help me please
     
    maroonet, Oct 16, 2010
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  2. Andrew08

    Andrew08 Notebook Evangelist

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    start > right click on computer > manage > display adapters > right click on standard vga adapter > properties > click on details tab > select hardware ids from dropdown box > post the full value...
     
    Andrew08, Oct 16, 2010
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Unless there is a need to upgrade the GPU driver, I would just leave what Windows 7 picked up for you or using the driver that is available on the Sony Support Site.

    Forcing new GPU drivers on Sony machines is not a good idea - my 2 cents.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 16, 2010
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