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Windows 7: *Warning* for Nvidia WHQL 196.75 drivers

05 Mar 2010   #1

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 
*Warning* for Nvidia WHQL 196.75 drivers

warning   Warning

Some major problems being reported with these new WHQL 196.75 drivers. Cards overheating and possible damage due to fan control problems.



Nvidia has pulled them off their site. Recommended to fall back to previous drivers.

Related links..

StarCraft II Beta - English (NA) Forums -> Low FPS - NVIDIA 196.75 drivers
NVIDIA Forums -> GeForce Drivers
196.75 and Precision
GeForce 196.75 removed by Nvidia due to fan controller issue
Nvidia 196.75 GPU driver burning up graphics cards

Last edited by Airbot; 05 Mar 2010 at 01:00 PM..
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05 Mar 2010   #2

SEVEN x64
UK
 
 

cheers.....
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05 Mar 2010   #3

Windows 7 Ultimate x64.
Ellesmere Port, UK.
 
 

I've not noticed any inconsistencies yet but I think I will still fall back,

Thanks...
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05 Mar 2010   #4

8 Pro x64
 
 

This is a perfect thread to link to next time someone mentions how perfect nvidia and their drivers are
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05 Mar 2010   #5

Windows 7 Ultimate x64.
Ellesmere Port, UK.
 
 

Would you like a wooden spoon for that smartey?
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05 Mar 2010   #6

8 Pro x64
 
 

For rapping others knuckles with? Sure
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05 Mar 2010   #7

Windows 7 Home Premium x64
 
 

Hmm I updated, then proceeded to run a 3dMark Test as i have been some stutter problems with my 9800gt, not a good idea. My machine BSOD'ed and my video card overheated quite a lot( I could barely touch it) and I have had to replace it.

Beware
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05 Mar 2010   #8

W7 RTM Ultimate x64
South Coast NSW
 
 

Haha, somehow i saw this coming... i today formatted my PC, and saw that new drivers where available, and decided against downloading them, and sticking to the 196.21 ones that i have an installer for on my PC.

All is well
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05 Mar 2010   #9

Windows 7 Pro x64
England
 
 

i saw that on some other site.

I did upgrade it to 196.75, and everything was pretty normal.
but I fallback the driver just incase. dont want to fry my £100 GPU
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05 Mar 2010   #10

Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
Morecambe, Lancashire, England
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by smarteyeball View Post
This is a perfect thread to link to next time someone mentions how perfect nvidia and their drivers are
Nobody's said that, just after however many problems ATI has had with their drivers, Nvidia's has a fault, which is the first major problem in, I think, a year now
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