Video Driver(s)

I'm using a ViewSonic pivot screen that did not come with the computer. I'm also using Windows XP Pro if that matters.

When I click: Control Panel, Display, it says, "Display: View Sonic VP191b and GeForce Turbo Cache."

When I click: Administrative Tools, Computer Management, Device Manager, Display Adapter just "nVidia GeForce, 6200SE" is displayed.

When I click: Administrative Tools, Computer Management, Device Manager, Monitor, it says: ViewSonicVP19b

Does this mean I have two video drivers on my computer? As far as software to pivot the monitor, I don't see the ViewSonic software. I only see the nVidia. I've used the nVidia to pivot to portrait view and back to landscape. I don't see the ViewSonic software to do this in Programs or in the Control Panel.

The reason I'm asking is I've been having problems with the monitor. I have two permanent what I call "ghost images" of two programs very faintly it seems like permenently burned into the screen. I have issues with sometimes closing something and temporarily having a white spot where the image used to be. This goes away in about five seconds. I have issues with leaving too many programs open at one time. I have to minimize them if I'm not using them or they lock up. One time though I even minimized everything, left for lunch, came back with the star bursts (screen saver) and the desktop both on the screen and everything was locked except the mouse. I couldn't reboot by clicking "start" and "turn off computer". I had to shut the power off.

My husband installed the monitor and he's no help right now. I can't ask him what he did or ask him to help. I'm on my own.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Diane

 

first off what kind of monitor are you using, lcd?

 

Yes, LCD....A ViewSonic VP191b LCD pivot screen. I should have mentioned that.

Thanks for asking.

kmblw

 

You did mention that. ;>)

Here's the main support page from the monitor manufacturer. User guides are available, drivers/Utilities, etc.

http://www.viewsonic.com/support/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp191s/


There are ~seperate~ drivers for your View Sonic monitor and your Nvidia display adapter. The adapter delivers the (visual) computer output to the monitor.

Monitor Drivers information:
http://www.viewsonic.com/support/drivers/drivers.cfm?category=all&formName=monitor

Post back with your results and/or further questions.

 

Thank you. I'll be back eventually.

Diane