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hadji

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March 17th, 2005 06:00

PLEASE HELP!

I wanted to install the latest driver from Nvidia for my FX5200, but after the install, I had some major problems, so I wanted to revert back to 66.93 which was working perfectly fine. I can't remove the Nvidia drivers already on my computer though. When I check the FX5200 it says BIOS 4.34.20.22A1 and Display Driver Version 6.14.01.4354. What I really need to do is do a clean sweep of Nvidia Drivers and install the 66.93 from Nvidias site. It shows in my "ADD/REMOVE" programs that I have 2 spots that say Nvidia Drivers, and each time I remove one(can't remove both)when it restarts, it comes right back. I have already downloaded the 66.93, and it is on my computer, but the FX5200 isn't recognizing it, but rather the very old version. Your help is appreciated.
  • Bobman101

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    Posted March 17th, 2005 06:00

    Where did you install the two folders with the drivers? Perhaps try manually deleting those folders with the files, then try deleting one with the add/remove feature. If it doesn't come back, remove the other and redownload (or install from the CD) the drivers. I can't guarantee sucess, but perhaps it's worth a try (I've done this with success, but never with drivers). Perhaps someone more experienced with video drivers would know a better alternative.
  • GuitarCanuck

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    Posted March 17th, 2005 13:00

    I might be incorrect here, but I thought that you COULD remove ALL of the nvidia drivers in "Add/Remove Programs" if you wanted too??   Try it.  I believe that your computer would still display video without them, just very basic...  then, for a clean start, download and run Driver Cleaner:

    http://www.drivercleaner.net/dc.htm

    When you run it, you have to select "nVidia" drivers, etc.  THEN re-try downloading and installing the nvidia driver again.

    Kevin

     

  • GuitarCanuck

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    Posted March 17th, 2005 18:00

    WOW, I actually helped someone!   Not bad for a newbie eh.  :smileyvery-happy:

    Good to hear.

    Kevin

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    Posted March 17th, 2005 18:00

    Thanks for the link! It worked like a charm. I had some loose files still kicking around I guess, and they were preventing me from making a clean install.
  • GuitarCanuck

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    Posted March 17th, 2005 19:00

    I was actually calling MYSELF a newbie there (I'm not ashamed)... i.e., a newbie helping a newbie!  :smileywink:
    I'm happy to help with the workload, as others have been quite helpful to me.
     

    Message Edited by GuitarCanuck on 03-17-2005 03:36 PM

  • walker311

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    Posted March 17th, 2005 19:00

    After you are thru patting yourself on the back there are several hundred more.

    I just tell them something just for fun to see if they will do it.