system
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I need advice, please…
I went to Windows Update page and downloaded the critical update for NVidia. I did read the instructions (!) I have chosen to be notified of available updates then chose the ones I want.
Now I am getting the message that the NVidia installation was unsuccessful–no other info given as to why.
WinXP Pro fully updated, ZA free, AdAware, Spy Bot, Spyware Blaster.
In the Add/Delete it shows NVidia listed but without any size, last used, etc…
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
cojo
Eddy
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Could this be a bad installation? Try to perform a roll-back of the drivers and reinstall the new ones again. Just a guess, but it may work. But don’t take my word for it.
system
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it’s installed now…but I can’t access the Nview desk manager and the darn monitor is really acting strange when I use the mouse
should I do a system restore and start all over again?
cojo
sorry, that should have said desktop manager…
RejZoR
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Never install drivers from Windows Update because they simply suck and mess the reference ones. Use drivers and updates only from www.nvidia.com for NVIDIA graphic cards.
Eddy
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No, I wasn’t talking about a system restore, just a driver roll back through the device manager.
system
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thanks!
now, should I uninstall then go to the nvidia site for a fresh start? at this point, I’m afraid to do anything without asking these questions :-[
cojo
RejZoR
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- Uninstall NVIDIA drivers
- Restart your PC
- Get Driver Cleaner 3 program (use Google to find it) and clean everything related to NVIDIA drivers
- Download latest NVIDIA drivers from www.nvidia.com
- Install these latest drivers
- Restart your PC again
- You’re done

PS: Driver Cleaner ensures that your drivers are fully cleaned and properly re-installed.