Did something stupid again...

bobthemoo · 07-19-07, 09:22 AM

Long story short - My computer now runs with a 800x600 res and 4 bit colour.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=6ex5uo0

This happened when I was turning my computer off two days ago, and I accidently killed the nVidia display driver in Process Explorer. When I turned my machine back on, it looked like this and still does.

I tried reinstalling the drivers, and even updating them but it still doesn't work.

I've checked msconfig and the correct box is checked for the driver.

Not sure how to proceed, any help will be greatly appreciated.

EDIT number 2: After a restart, the problem has come back again

core2due · 07-19-07, 09:25 AM

Did you run driver clean or what ever it's called?

bobthemoo · 07-19-07, 09:35 AM

Nope I don't have it. Is it possible to get a free trial of it?

nd4spdbh2 · 07-19-07, 11:19 AM

its free...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...r+pro+download

download link

http://www.overclock.net/downloads/1...pro-1-5-a.html

meionm · 07-19-07, 11:40 AM

Did you try system restore?

bobthemoo · 07-19-07, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the drivercleaner links. When I looked it said I had to pay for it =\

Anyway, I tried using it and it didn't work. Same with system restore. This is getting rather annoying now

White_Pawn · 07-19-07, 03:16 PM

ehhh. fresh install of xp?

Nebulous · 07-19-07, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by White_Pawn

ehhh. fresh install of xp?

You might have to remove the current video card, use a back-up video card to reinstall XP, then after the install swap video cards and reinstall the new VC drivers. I had to do this a few times on other machines to get the video display to work properly.

bobthemoo · 07-19-07, 03:24 PM

Actually, this gives me a good excuse to finally reinstall XP. I'll try what you said Nebulous.

Thanks people.

07-19-07, 09:22 AM	Thread Starter #1
bobthemoo Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England	Did something stupid again... Long story short - My computer now runs with a 800x600 res and 4 bit colour. http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=6ex5uo0 This happened when I was turning my computer off two days ago, and I accidently killed the nVidia display driver in Process Explorer. When I turned my machine back on, it looked like this and still does. I tried reinstalling the drivers, and even updating them but it still doesn't work. I've checked msconfig and the correct box is checked for the driver. Not sure how to proceed, any help will be greatly appreciated. EDIT number 2: After a restart, the problem has come back again __________________ E6850 2GB DDR2 Crucial RAM Maxtor 200GB HD x2, Samsung 80GB HD PNY 8800GTS 640Mb Seasonic S-12 600w PSU And my baby (Macbook) Last edited by bobthemoo; 07-19-07 at 10:39 AM.
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07-19-07, 09:25 AM	#2
core2due Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA-ct	Did you run driver clean or what ever it's called?
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07-19-07, 09:35 AM	Thread Starter #3
bobthemoo Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England	Nope I don't have it. Is it possible to get a free trial of it? __________________ E6850 2GB DDR2 Crucial RAM Maxtor 200GB HD x2, Samsung 80GB HD PNY 8800GTS 640Mb Seasonic S-12 600w PSU And my baby (Macbook) Last edited by bobthemoo; 07-19-07 at 10:40 AM.
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07-19-07, 11:19 AM	#4
nd4spdbh2 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camarillo, CA!	its free... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...r+pro+download download link http://www.overclock.net/downloads/1...pro-1-5-a.html __________________ #12 in the 4ghz core 2 duo club baby! - 52 inches of CRYSIS! - Black Belt Ubercloxx0r -- Heatware Main -- Lian Li V2000b -- i7 2700k -- MSI Z68A-GD80 -- 12gb 1600 -- GTX560Ti --Adata 128gb S510 & 2x500gb -- Seasonic S12 600w -- Dell 2209WA HTPC -- Silverstone GD05B -- E7200 @ 3.2ghz -- G41-M7 -- 4GB 800mhz -- g210 passive -- 320gb 2.5in WD -- Antec EA 430w -- 52inch Samsung LCD Server -- Antec NSK4480B -- E3300 @ 2.5ghz -- ECS G33T-M2 -- 3gb 667mhz -- Onboard Vid -- 500Gb + 1TB hatachi + 1tb WD -- Zalman 400w Netbook - Dell Mini 9 - Atom 1.6ghz - 8GB ssd - 2GB pc6400 - WIN 7 PRO! Need 4 Speed - BH
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07-19-07, 11:40 AM	#5
meionm Member Join Date: Mar 2004	Did you try system restore?
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07-19-07, 02:23 PM	Thread Starter #6
bobthemoo Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England	Thanks for the drivercleaner links. When I looked it said I had to pay for it =\ Anyway, I tried using it and it didn't work. Same with system restore. This is getting rather annoying now __________________ E6850 2GB DDR2 Crucial RAM Maxtor 200GB HD x2, Samsung 80GB HD PNY 8800GTS 640Mb Seasonic S-12 600w PSU And my baby (Macbook)
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07-19-07, 03:16 PM	#7
White_Pawn Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada	ehhh. fresh install of xp? __________________ - - M a i n R i g - - E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3ghz w/ 1.3375v ^Tuniq Tower 120^ Gigabyte P35-S3L powercolor HD4890 @ 850/975 OCZ System 1337s 2x1 5-5-5-15 2T @ 450mhz. 2TB 7200.12+ Seagate Silverstone Decathalon 650W Modular
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07-19-07, 03:24 PM	Thread Starter #9
bobthemoo Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England	Actually, this gives me a good excuse to finally reinstall XP. I'll try what you said Nebulous. Thanks people. __________________ E6850 2GB DDR2 Crucial RAM Maxtor 200GB HD x2, Samsung 80GB HD PNY 8800GTS 640Mb Seasonic S-12 600w PSU And my baby (Macbook)
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