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NVIDIA GeForce2: Seeking the Latest Compatible Drivers & Installation Instructions
10/6/03
REQUEST: 1. I need to know how to obtain the latest _compatible_ drivers for an NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro Video Card. 2. I need simple, detailed, and correct instructions on how install these drivers so that it will run properly on my Windows XP PC with a 1.2 Ghrz Athlon processor, SoundBlaster Live 5.1 soundcard, and 512 MB RAM. 2(a). These instructions may(?) include guidance on how to reverse the effects of my prior attempts at installing what were apparently(?) incompatible drivers (See HISTORY, below). HISTORY: Recently, I downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Update Website an updated version of the drivers that they _represented_ as being compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce2 Video Card. The driver they offered wasn't compatible. It took serveral "blue screens" -- and reboots -- before I could get my computer to start properly. Prior to this download, there were no problems. Clearly something was wrong ("Thanks" again, Microsoft!). In an attempt to resolve the problem, I went directly to NVIDIA's website, seeking support for this issue. No support was provided. What NVIDIA laughingly calls "support" are some FAQ's (I wasn't able to find any that addressed this issue) and links to their latest drivers. In the hope that downloading the latest driver NVIDIA offered for the GeForce2 _might_ fix the problem, I downloaded and installed what the company _represents_ as being the compatible driver -- Detonator FX Drivers, Version 45.23 (August 13, 2003). This driver also failed to function as installed -- More blue "screens" & reboots. On Google Groups, I located at least one posting that seemed to address this issue. The posting was titled "GeForce2 MX/MX 400 and Drivers 45.23" and can be linked he http://www.google.com/groups?selm=bj...&output=gplain I _tried_ to follow the advice contained therein, but was apparently not able to delete all of the old NVIDIA drivers recommended by the poster (When I tried to install the Driver 45.23, I was told that there were still copies of the old files that needed to be overwritten.). Nor am I eager to repeat this file-purging effort, lest I get rid of files that may screw up my computer more so than it is already! CURRENT SITUATION: At present, I am making do with a generic driver which does not scroll particularly well. I need a driver for my GeForce 2 Pro Video Card that is both fully compatible and functional, and I need to know how to properly install it. Here's hoping someone out there can provide partial or -- better yet -- full assistance of the kind requested above. Thanks are offered in advance to all who can. John Burke |
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Feel like I was just supoenaed....
"Anonymous" wrote in message om... 10/6/03 REQUEST: 1. I need to know how to obtain the latest _compatible_ drivers for an NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro Video Card. 2. I need simple, detailed, and correct instructions on how install these drivers so that it will run properly on my Windows XP PC with a 1.2 Ghrz Athlon processor, SoundBlaster Live 5.1 soundcard, and 512 MB RAM. 2(a). These instructions may(?) include guidance on how to reverse the effects of my prior attempts at installing what were apparently(?) incompatible drivers (See HISTORY, below). HISTORY: Recently, I downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Update Website an updated version of the drivers that they _represented_ as being compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce2 Video Card. The driver they offered wasn't compatible. It took serveral "blue screens" -- and reboots -- before I could get my computer to start properly. Prior to this download, there were no problems. Clearly something was wrong ("Thanks" again, Microsoft!). In an attempt to resolve the problem, I went directly to NVIDIA's website, seeking support for this issue. No support was provided. What NVIDIA laughingly calls "support" are some FAQ's (I wasn't able to find any that addressed this issue) and links to their latest drivers. In the hope that downloading the latest driver NVIDIA offered for the GeForce2 _might_ fix the problem, I downloaded and installed what the company _represents_ as being the compatible driver -- Detonator FX Drivers, Version 45.23 (August 13, 2003). This driver also failed to function as installed -- More blue "screens" & reboots. On Google Groups, I located at least one posting that seemed to address this issue. The posting was titled "GeForce2 MX/MX 400 and Drivers 45.23" and can be linked he http://www.google.com/groups?selm=bj...&output=gplain I _tried_ to follow the advice contained therein, but was apparently not able to delete all of the old NVIDIA drivers recommended by the poster (When I tried to install the Driver 45.23, I was told that there were still copies of the old files that needed to be overwritten.). Nor am I eager to repeat this file-purging effort, lest I get rid of files that may screw up my computer more so than it is already! CURRENT SITUATION: At present, I am making do with a generic driver which does not scroll particularly well. I need a driver for my GeForce 2 Pro Video Card that is both fully compatible and functional, and I need to know how to properly install it. Here's hoping someone out there can provide partial or -- better yet -- full assistance of the kind requested above. Thanks are offered in advance to all who can. John Burke |
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Likewise. Wonder why someone so totally in the dark tries to do something
like this? "Helion" wrote in message om... Feel like I was just supoenaed.... "Anonymous" wrote in message om... 10/6/03 REQUEST: 1. I need to know how to obtain the latest _compatible_ drivers for an NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro Video Card. 2. I need simple, detailed, and correct instructions on how install these drivers so that it will run properly on my Windows XP PC with a 1.2 Ghrz Athlon processor, SoundBlaster Live 5.1 soundcard, and 512 MB RAM. 2(a). These instructions may(?) include guidance on how to reverse the effects of my prior attempts at installing what were apparently(?) incompatible drivers (See HISTORY, below). HISTORY: Recently, I downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Update Website an updated version of the drivers that they _represented_ as being compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce2 Video Card. The driver they offered wasn't compatible. It took serveral "blue screens" -- and reboots -- before I could get my computer to start properly. Prior to this download, there were no problems. Clearly something was wrong ("Thanks" again, Microsoft!). In an attempt to resolve the problem, I went directly to NVIDIA's website, seeking support for this issue. No support was provided. What NVIDIA laughingly calls "support" are some FAQ's (I wasn't able to find any that addressed this issue) and links to their latest drivers. In the hope that downloading the latest driver NVIDIA offered for the GeForce2 _might_ fix the problem, I downloaded and installed what the company _represents_ as being the compatible driver -- Detonator FX Drivers, Version 45.23 (August 13, 2003). This driver also failed to function as installed -- More blue "screens" & reboots. On Google Groups, I located at least one posting that seemed to address this issue. The posting was titled "GeForce2 MX/MX 400 and Drivers 45.23" and can be linked he http://www.google.com/groups?selm=bj...&output=gplain I _tried_ to follow the advice contained therein, but was apparently not able to delete all of the old NVIDIA drivers recommended by the poster (When I tried to install the Driver 45.23, I was told that there were still copies of the old files that needed to be overwritten.). Nor am I eager to repeat this file-purging effort, lest I get rid of files that may screw up my computer more so than it is already! CURRENT SITUATION: At present, I am making do with a generic driver which does not scroll particularly well. I need a driver for my GeForce 2 Pro Video Card that is both fully compatible and functional, and I need to know how to properly install it. Here's hoping someone out there can provide partial or -- better yet -- full assistance of the kind requested above. Thanks are offered in advance to all who can. John Burke |
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"BJ" writes,
Likewise. Wonder why someone so totally in the dark tries to do something like this? Your reply to my request was both unproductive and offensive. But then, I suppose I should expect no less from someone who has choosen for himself the moniker "BJ". Weren't you ever taught not to act out in this manner in public? JB |
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Why not share some of your "light" then and help this person.
"BJ" wrote in message t... Likewise. Wonder why someone so totally in the dark tries to do something like this? "Helion" wrote in message om... Feel like I was just supoenaed.... "Anonymous" wrote in message om... 10/6/03 REQUEST: 1. I need to know how to obtain the latest _compatible_ drivers for an NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro Video Card. 2. I need simple, detailed, and correct instructions on how install these drivers so that it will run properly on my Windows XP PC with a 1.2 Ghrz Athlon processor, SoundBlaster Live 5.1 soundcard, and 512 MB RAM. 2(a). These instructions may(?) include guidance on how to reverse the effects of my prior attempts at installing what were apparently(?) incompatible drivers (See HISTORY, below). HISTORY: Recently, I downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Update Website an updated version of the drivers that they _represented_ as being compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce2 Video Card. The driver they offered wasn't compatible. It took serveral "blue screens" -- and reboots -- before I could get my computer to start properly. Prior to this download, there were no problems. Clearly something was wrong ("Thanks" again, Microsoft!). In an attempt to resolve the problem, I went directly to NVIDIA's website, seeking support for this issue. No support was provided. What NVIDIA laughingly calls "support" are some FAQ's (I wasn't able to find any that addressed this issue) and links to their latest drivers. In the hope that downloading the latest driver NVIDIA offered for the GeForce2 _might_ fix the problem, I downloaded and installed what the company _represents_ as being the compatible driver -- Detonator FX Drivers, Version 45.23 (August 13, 2003). This driver also failed to function as installed -- More blue "screens" & reboots. On Google Groups, I located at least one posting that seemed to address this issue. The posting was titled "GeForce2 MX/MX 400 and Drivers 45.23" and can be linked he http://www.google.com/groups?selm=bj...&output=gplain I _tried_ to follow the advice contained therein, but was apparently not able to delete all of the old NVIDIA drivers recommended by the poster (When I tried to install the Driver 45.23, I was told that there were still copies of the old files that needed to be overwritten.). Nor am I eager to repeat this file-purging effort, lest I get rid of files that may screw up my computer more so than it is already! CURRENT SITUATION: At present, I am making do with a generic driver which does not scroll particularly well. I need a driver for my GeForce 2 Pro Video Card that is both fully compatible and functional, and I need to know how to properly install it. Here's hoping someone out there can provide partial or -- better yet -- full assistance of the kind requested above. Thanks are offered in advance to all who can. John Burke |
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"Helion" writes...
Feel like I was just supoenaed.... Your reply to my request for assistance was neither helpful, nor even especially witty. Just _what_ were you trying to prove? JB |
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I run the 45.23's flawlessly on a GF2 MX card. SO the problem is your
system NOT the drivers. Perhaps the 30.82's are more suited to your system. They are available from www.nvidia.com, go to downloads drivers archives section.... Follow the friggin instructions in the readme file included with the drive download. it couldnt be simpler... "Anonymous" wrote in message om... 10/6/03 REQUEST: 1. I need to know how to obtain the latest _compatible_ drivers for an NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro Video Card. 2. I need simple, detailed, and correct instructions on how install these drivers so that it will run properly on my Windows XP PC with a 1.2 Ghrz Athlon processor, SoundBlaster Live 5.1 soundcard, and 512 MB RAM. 2(a). These instructions may(?) include guidance on how to reverse the effects of my prior attempts at installing what were apparently(?) incompatible drivers (See HISTORY, below). HISTORY: Recently, I downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Update Website an updated version of the drivers that they _represented_ as being compatible with NVIDIA's GeForce2 Video Card. The driver they offered wasn't compatible. It took serveral "blue screens" -- and reboots -- before I could get my computer to start properly. Prior to this download, there were no problems. Clearly something was wrong ("Thanks" again, Microsoft!). In an attempt to resolve the problem, I went directly to NVIDIA's website, seeking support for this issue. No support was provided. What NVIDIA laughingly calls "support" are some FAQ's (I wasn't able to find any that addressed this issue) and links to their latest drivers. In the hope that downloading the latest driver NVIDIA offered for the GeForce2 _might_ fix the problem, I downloaded and installed what the company _represents_ as being the compatible driver -- Detonator FX Drivers, Version 45.23 (August 13, 2003). This driver also failed to function as installed -- More blue "screens" & reboots. On Google Groups, I located at least one posting that seemed to address this issue. The posting was titled "GeForce2 MX/MX 400 and Drivers 45.23" and can be linked he http://www.google.com/groups?selm=bj...pol.co.u k&oe =UTF-8&output=gplain I _tried_ to follow the advice contained therein, but was apparently not able to delete all of the old NVIDIA drivers recommended by the poster (When I tried to install the Driver 45.23, I was told that there were still copies of the old files that needed to be overwritten.). Nor am I eager to repeat this file-purging effort, lest I get rid of files that may screw up my computer more so than it is already! CURRENT SITUATION: At present, I am making do with a generic driver which does not scroll particularly well. I need a driver for my GeForce 2 Pro Video Card that is both fully compatible and functional, and I need to know how to properly install it. Here's hoping someone out there can provide partial or -- better yet -- full assistance of the kind requested above. Thanks are offered in advance to all who can. John Burke |
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"Biz" writes
I run the 45.23's flawlessly on a GF2 MX card. SO the problem is your system NOT the drivers. Perhaps the 30.82's are more suited to your system. They are available from www.nvidia.com, go to downloads drivers archives section.... Follow the friggin instructions in the readme file included with the drive download. it couldnt be simpler... At least this reply imparts one piece of useful information. After thoroughly removing NVIDIA'S Detonator 45.23 driver, reinstalling it, and continuing to experience start-up slowness and crashes, it seems that this driver is indeed incompatible with my system. I installed the 30.82 driver, and everything now seems to be functioning normally. For directing me to the 30.82 driver, I thank you. However, please note: 1. Page 8 of the release notes for the 45.23 driver list my NVIDIA videocard (The GeForce2 Pro) as one of the devices supported by it. 2. NVIDIA's Software Downloads Page likewise guides all users of its GeForce Videocards to the 45.23 driver as being the latest compatible driver. _No_ mention is made of the 30.82 driver as an alternative. I was attentive to the instructions given for installing this driver. Your insinuation that I was not is uninformed and presumptuous. The download instructions are indeed "friggin", but -- in my situation at least -- they were hardly simple. Hence my query. JB |
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You really sound like a lawyer..which of course almost always makes you an
idiot... "Anonymous" wrote in message om... "Biz" writes I run the 45.23's flawlessly on a GF2 MX card. SO the problem is your system NOT the drivers. Perhaps the 30.82's are more suited to your system. They are available from www.nvidia.com, go to downloads drivers archives section.... Follow the friggin instructions in the readme file included with the drive download. it couldnt be simpler... At least this reply imparts one piece of useful information. After thoroughly removing NVIDIA'S Detonator 45.23 driver, reinstalling it, and continuing to experience start-up slowness and crashes, it seems that this driver is indeed incompatible with my system. I installed the 30.82 driver, and everything now seems to be functioning normally. For directing me to the 30.82 driver, I thank you. However, please note: 1. Page 8 of the release notes for the 45.23 driver list my NVIDIA videocard (The GeForce2 Pro) as one of the devices supported by it. 2. NVIDIA's Software Downloads Page likewise guides all users of its GeForce Videocards to the 45.23 driver as being the latest compatible driver. _No_ mention is made of the 30.82 driver as an alternative. I was attentive to the instructions given for installing this driver. Your insinuation that I was not is uninformed and presumptuous. The download instructions are indeed "friggin", but -- in my situation at least -- they were hardly simple. Hence my query. JB |
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1. Page 8 of the release notes for the 45.23 driver list my NVIDIA videocard (The GeForce2 Pro) as one of the devices supported by it. Yes? The driver IS compatible with GF2 Pro, which is just a faster clocked version of GF2 GTS. As previous poster suggested, your system is having 'issues', causing this erratic behavior. You might well have a borked windows install, bad BIOS settings or some dodgy piece of hardware installed. 2. NVIDIA's Software Downloads Page likewise guides all users of its GeForce Videocards to the 45.23 driver as being the latest compatible driver. _No_ mention is made of the 30.82 driver as an alternative. That's because A: Nvidia provides these drivers without any guarantee they'll work for any reason. They want you to go to your manufacturer's website instead. B: 30.82 really isn't an alternative, it's just an older driver version, one of many older driver versions. They all work pretty much the same, with some notable exceptions from the norm - usually for the worse. I've never heard of an "extra-compatible" driver, that's just urban myths. I was attentive to the instructions given for installing this driver. Your insinuation that I was not is uninformed and presumptuous. He didn't insinuate anything of the sort. Stop being so god-damn uptight and realize the guy's trying to help you. Your commanding style - 'you, whelp, assist me!' in your original post is what caused all this. I see you bitched and whined in two previous replies. So those two people weren't helpful, so what? Are they *oblieged* to help you? Hell no. Just give it a rest, move on to the next post and get over it. Complaining about it just makes you look silly. The download instructions are indeed "friggin", but -- in my situation at least -- they were hardly simple. Click the link, agree to the license, save to harddrive. What's so hard about downloading the darn thing? Installing it isn't much worse really, uninstall old driver, reboot, re-detect card, reboot, run exe file to install new driver, reboot. A bit of a hassle maybe but hardly the end of the world. |
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