EM

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#66980

2001-10-29 04:43

I had this problem with RC2 but have not had it with the final release (2600). I use the drivers included in WinXP since none of the other ones will install without an error....
 
 
Ed

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AndyFair

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#66981

2001-10-29 16:03

I've been having these problems too, with GeForce2 as well as GeForce3 (so at least I know it's not the hardware). Haven't tried the native WinXP drivers, because they run like a dog on my system (about 1-2 FPS!) - have tried the 21.x drivers, as well as the drivers that came with the video card (no idea what version these are, possibly 14.x?).
 
I guess the only thing we can do is keep submitting error reports to MS; apparently each time an error report for a particular piece of hardware is reported, MS send a message to the manufacturer - so the more errors, the more messages nVidia get!!
 
It's a shame, because I'd always thought that nVidia wrote fairly decent drivers (at least better than ATi or others of that ilk...)
 
AndyF

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EddiE314

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#66982

2001-10-29 16:11

i know exactly how you feel, my friend Cody (pimpin_228 here on the forum) has the same problem with EVERY driver

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Alex L

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#66983

2001-10-29 17:48

I have the same problem with all detonators. Problem was in W2k and still existing in winXP. I have Duron 800, GF MX400 (Gigabyte) and VIA KT133 (Abit KT7).

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AndyFair

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#66984

2001-10-29 18:56

Doesn't solve the problem of why Alec seem to be the only person who's got this update!
 
AndyF

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AndyFair

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#66985

2001-10-29 19:02

I've just checked the MS Support pages, and they recommend sliding the hardware acceleration slider all the way to zero...yeah, right, like I'm going to do that with my kick-a*s GeForce3!!!
 
I'll just have to suffer until someone else comes up with a more sensible solution.
 
AndyF

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Gothmog88

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#66986

2001-10-29 20:27

Email only? Is there no way you could post the file somewhere?
My email won't accept a 3MB file.

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AndyFair

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#66987

2001-10-29 21:31

Thanks for the offer Alec, but looks like BadBoy has found a solution to the problem here
 
Rgds
AndyF

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EddiE314

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#66988

2001-10-30 04:43

Quote:
Thanks for the offer Alec, but looks like BadBoy has found a solution to the problem here

Rgds
AndyF


Can anyone verify that this works and also, can the file for the GF3 be used on a Gf2MX-400?

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AndyFair

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#66989

2001-10-30 11:20

I have followed BadBoy's instructions, and got the update OK.
From what I can see, they are nVidia Detonators, with Microsoft's name on them instead of nVidia's - the file names are the same as the nVidia filenames.
 
I can't see what harm it would do to try and install these drivers for GeForce2MX's or whatever.
 
AndyF

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Vampy

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#66990

2001-10-30 13:04

AndyF
 
You were right. Downloaded, detected and installed correctly for GF2gts. No probs so far. Inf loop gone.
 
vampy

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Cryodude

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#66991

2001-10-30 16:49

Have done the same for the gf2 Pro
It detected my card also as normal
They show to be 15.20 Nvidia drivers
 
did a quick bench with the card overclocked 15% and at stock speeds. Both clock speeds are a hundred points or so less(not bad). They are comparable to the 2183's and 88's as far as I can tell so far and are a far cry from the default XP drivers.
 
I'll take the slight hit for the cure!
 
We shall see.......
Wonder why Windows update didn't recognize this at first(hehe....surely not a windows bug)
 
Thanks for the info guys!
 
 
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AndyFair

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#66992

2001-10-30 18:13

A bug? In Windows?
 
Never!
 
AndyF

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pimpin_228

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#66993

2001-10-30 21:59

Yeah i am having the same problems but is there anyway i can download them from a site or someplace cause that woould be a big help if someone could give me a link to the files because this bsod loop crash thing is pissing me off

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Cryodude

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#66994

2001-10-31 07:27

Well...........I spoke too soon...... still getting the crash
 
Went back to the stock XP 1240's and of course all is well and slower
 
If anybody figures this out...... clue me in.
 
Tempted to go buy one of the new Radeons and throw this one in the trash where it belongs
 
this is a VIA/(Bill Gates is Satan)XP/Nvidia problem.....in which they will all blame the other! This never happened with the same board...same cards with NT, Win2K, 98 or WINME./....hmmmm
 
I have logged this problem over 100 times since installation. I have been home with a sick kid...so I've had the time

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Gothmog88

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#66995

2001-10-31 19:14

Wish I had your problems, Cryo. I cant even get the 1240 drivers to work. Argh. d/ling the 2250s (from www.icrontic.com ) right now to see if they make a difference.
I'll let you all know.
 
Damn Microsoft.

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Cryodude

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#66996

2001-10-31 20:22

trying 22.50's also
 
Will post results
 
Are gf3's having this problem?

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Cryodude

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#66997

2001-11-01 17:47

Hehe, bought a ti500 and it crashes more than the gf2 Pro.
 
This has got out of hand........I'm seeing the problem everywhere
 
Anyone heard anymore or have any cures for this problem? I am going to reformat(again) back to 9X til they get the problem worked out.

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Vampy

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#66998

2001-11-01 17:53

Wonder what I did with that diamond stealth 64vram?
 
Its still happening occasionaly here!!!!
 
May try the 22.xx drivers. Anyone have any luck?

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Jazzman

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#66999

2001-11-01 18:57

I seem to be having more luck with the 22.50's. Haven't had the nv4 BSOD for a couple of days...
 
Will keep you posted...

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