Windows 7 - Latest NVIDIA ForceWare Video Drivers Windows 7

WTFSONY · 03-15-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Dwarf

The driver should support your GPU, but I don't know what sort of effect it will have on the blu-ray functionality. I believe that Sony is one of those manufacturers who can be a bit pinnicky about drivers that don't originate from them.

From the NVidia website:

Quote: Originally Posted by NVidia Caveat

As part of the NVIDIA Verde Notebook Driver Program, this is a reference driver that can be installed on supported NVIDIA notebook GPUs. However, please note that your notebook original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides certified drivers for your specific notebook on their website. NVIDIA recommends that you check with your notebook OEM about recommended software updates for your notebook. OEMs may not provide technical support for issues that arise from the use of this driver.

32-bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS 266.58 WHQL
64-bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS 266.58 WHQL

So this is what Sony's Vaio Support site says:

Sony eSupport - VGN-FZ470E

But as I said earlier, the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor still says the GeForce 8400M GT will not be compatible. Should I just attempt to see what happens?

Crispy · 03-16-2011

Don't worry about the upgrade adviser ts a nVidia graphic card, as long as it has it in the support list.

WTFSONY · 03-17-2011

Just installed windows 7 but im stuck in the standard vga graphics adapter setting, nor will 266.58 driver install properly on my computer...help is welcome.

Airbot · 03-24-2011

267.85 WHQL for GTX 590 released.

Information

This driver adds support for the new GeForce GTX 590 dual-GPU graphics card, including support for Quad SLI when paired with a second GeForce GTX 590 card.

Brink · 03-25-2011

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

Crispy · 03-28-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by WTFSONY

Just installed windows 7 but im stuck in the standard vga graphics adapter setting, nor will 266.58 driver install properly on my computer...help is welcome.

What graphic card do you have?

Ex_Brit · 03-28-2011

None of the drivers since 260.99 will install on my GTX295.

Brink · 03-28-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Ex_Brit

None of the drivers since 260.99 will install on my GTX295.

Hello Peter,

Did it give you any error messages?

Did you see if uninstalling the 260.99 drivers would allow you to install the newer version?

Ex_Brit · 03-28-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by Ex_Brit

None of the drivers since 260.99 will install on my GTX295.

Hello Peter,

Did it give you any error messages?

Did you see if uninstalling the 260.99 drivers would allow you to install the newer version?

No errors, just failed to install and yes, I tried every possible method. Ended up with a screen that looked to me to be sub-RGB if that is possible. The same goes for any drivers beta or otherwise above this version, but in my main Vista OS only. I did manage to get 266.58 to install on the other one and in my Win 7's.

Sorry I should have clarified which OS I was talking about and realized we were talking Win 7 here.

I must say, judging by the nVidia GeForce forums, I am by no means alone in this situation.

Brink · 03-28-2011

Peter,

You might see if using Guru3D - Driver Sweeper to wipe all traces of the old NIVIDIA drivers and any other video driver found may help, and allow you to install the newer driver afterwards.

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