Installing new NVIDIA Drivers

Discussion in 'Software' started by Ecin, Oct 23, 2003.

  1. Ecin

    Ecin Private First Class

    to install the new drivers, is it ok for me to just go into ADD/REMOVE programs, remove the current drivers, reboot, and then install the new ones?
     
  2. ArchAngel

    ArchAngel Sergeant

    From the readme file:

    Installation instructions
    -------------------------
    1. These drivers must be installed by a user with Windows 2000/XP Administrator
    privileges. Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft
    Windows 2000/XP User's Manual for more information on Administrator
    privileges.

    2. Start Microsoft Windows 2000/XP.

    3. From the Start menu, select Settings.

    4. Select Control Panel.

    5. Select System.

    6. Select Device Manager.

    7. Under Display adapters, select the name of the NVIDIA adapter you have
    installed. If you do not see a Display adapters option, or if your NVIDIA
    adapter is not listed, under Other Devices, select Video Controller (VGA
    Compatible).

    8. Select the Driver tab.

    9. Select Update Driver.

    10. Select Next.

    11. Select Next.

    12. Verify that "Specify a location" has a check mark next to it. If it does
    not, click in the box next to "Specify a location" to place a check mark
    in the box. Select Next.

    13. Enter the path to the NVIDIA drivers in the "Copy manufacturer's files
    from:" dialog. Select OK.

    14. If you get a dialog box that states "A suitable driver for this device
    is already installed.", click in the box next to "Install one of the
    other drivers" to place a check mark in the box, then select Next.

    Otherwise, select Next, then proceed to step 16.

    15. Select the following driver from the list. NVIDIA RIVA TNT is used an
    example; make sure to select your NVIDIA adapter from the list.

    Description Provider Manufacturer Location
    ----------- -------- ------------ --------
    NVIDIA RIVA TNT NVIDIA NVIDIA a:\nv4_disp.inf

    Select Next.

    16. Select Finish.

    17. Select Close.

    18. Windows 2000/XP will ask if you wish to restart the computer. Select Yes.
     

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