If I understand Windows UpDate correctly, even if you have 'Automatic
UpDate' turned on, the site should NOT update your video drivers without
your OK. However, I cannot figure out how the Microsoft update version got
on my machine the first time since I do not remember specifically installing
them the first time.

Strange

"Andi Cole" wrote in message
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I've seen this before, video drivers from Windows Update have caused me
the same sort of problems. I always go for the drivers from the video chip
manufacturers site.

Andi.




"James R. Brown" wrote in message
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I have a NVidia GeoForce FX 5200. I've had no problems with it since it
came with my computer a couple of years ago. The other day it locked up,
after the screen going blank I got the blue screen that said the video
driver was in an endless loop. I managed to reboot in safemode with
networking and then download new drivers from NVidia. Once installed, it
now works just fine again.

This morning, the Windows UpDate Site said there was an update for my
video driver. I downloaded and updated and rebooted. My card crashed
again the same way. Once I reinstalled the drivers from NVidia the card
works OK again.

Is there perhaps some sort of problem with the drivers coming from
Microsoft's Windows Update?