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    Problems updating drivers on vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by EHONDA, May 25, 2007.

  1. EHONDA

    EHONDA Newbie

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    Hi

    I have a Toshiba p100-160 laptop. specs can be seen below

    http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/jsp/productPage.do?PRODUCT_ID=125201&tab=2

    However, in world of warcraft it almost immediately causes my laptop to completely crash (basically as soon as i turn round or something). I just get a black screen and then it reboots.

    I read on the wow support forums that updating the drivers helps a lot of issues.

    So i downloaded the latest intel 945gm drivers. The default drivers are 7.14.10.1114. However, installing the latest drivers results in a dreaded black screen near the end of the installation process.

    I also tried doing it manually and uninstalling the original drivers first. This sometimes i appears to work but upon rebooting the laptop it refuses to go into Vista and there's just a black screen.

    I've read somewhere else that Toshiba laptops can have issues with intel drivers and that's its best to just use the ones on the toshiba website? unfortunately the ones on the toshiba website are the same as the default ones.

    I'm tempted to try previous intel drivers before the latest release but i'm getting a bit bored now!"

    Advice please :( :D
     
  2. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    Why not just run the game on compatability mode until an actual driver is written?
     
  3. andyhuynh

    andyhuynh Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can update driver for your laptop by using Windows Update funtion . It'll sovle all of problem in your computer first , and then download and install update for you .
    Hope this help !
     
  4. imujval

    imujval Newbie

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    You can find Windows vista troubleshooting and many other tips --> windows vista troubleshooting troubleshooting tips basic guide and some custom changes to make windows vista work better.

    Keep in mind Vista is goodd os but just need to know the better configuration and some changes needed to make vista work better.