Can't install Nvidia Drivers GeForce 310M - get rid of Standard VGA ad

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I've been trying for a few days to update the video drivers on my new Sony Vaio to the Nvidia Drivers but I can't get it to work.

I have a Sony all in one, VPCJ118FX/W computer but in order to get rid of all the preloaded Sony software that the computer came with, I installed a Clean Version of Windows 7 Professional 64bits. Since then Windows installed a Standard VGA Graphic Adapter and a Generic non-PnP Monitor.

I know that this computer comes with an NVIDIA GeForce 310M Video Card

I tried several times to install the latest driver from Nvidia site, but as soon as it starts it says that it couldn't find any compatible hardware. They told me that this is because I should not be downloading it from Nvidia site, but that I should download from the Sony site, the drivers that they have put together for this computer and the Nvidia Card.

I also tried doing that, downloading the drivers from the sony support site, but it doesn't install either it just get frozen (non-responding). Talked to sony and they mentioned that it might be because the files that they have were put together for Windows 7 Home Premium, and I installed Windows 7 Professional and that might be the reason why they do not install.

Talked to Microsoft technical support for hours but they were not able to figure out a way to get this resolved. The problem is that the Standard VGA Graphic adapter is very limited in its functionality. Lots of video applications don't run (Movie Maker) or run limitted (Premier). I can not even run Windows Aero on the computer!!!

Any help on how I can install the Nvidia driver for the GeForce 310M and get rid of the Standard VGA driver would be MUCH appreciated!!!!

Here's more information regarding my computer:

Sony Vaio VPCJ118FX/W

Installed Windows 7 Professional 64 bits
Intel Core i7 @2.67GHz
Memory 6GB RAM
Video Card NVidia GeForce 310M

Thanks in advance!
 

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As far as I know, there are no differences between driver installers for Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional. At a guess, the Sony support people are making stuff up to get rid of you.

Manufacturers have an annoying habit of modifying moblie graphics adapter's device IDs. That prevents them from being recognized by the installer from nVidia. The simplest solution is to use the customized installer from Sony, but if it won't run, I don't know what to tell you. Have you tried running it with administrator privileges?

It may be possible to modify the nVidia installer with the device ID for the Sony version of the 310M, but it's not something I've done personally.
 

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bobkn said:
As far as I know, there are no differences between driver installers for Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional. At a guess, the Sony support people are making stuff up to get rid of you.

Manufacturers have an annoying habit of modifying moblie graphics adapter's device IDs. That prevents them from being recognized by the installer from nVidia. The simplest solution is to use the customized installer from Sony, but if it won't run, I don't know what to tell you. Have you tried running it with administrator privileges?

It may be possible to modify the nVidia installer with the device ID for the Sony version of the 310M, but it's not something I've done personally.
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Yes, I tried installing them with administrator proviliges, and also in WIndows Safe Mode, but no success :(
 

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A little something to read.
Vaio Sony VPCCW23FX + Geforce 310M + Win 7 32 bit - NVIDIA Forums
Lots of people are having the same problem. I know you have a 64 bit but it gives a idea the hell many are going through with Sony. It seems that Sony is the playing hard ball for what ever reason. You got rid of their bloat ware they don't like you any more. Yesterday I got that driver from Nvidia and it installed perfect on my GT220. Why it won't install on a clean install is beyond me but I do have one more idea. Run Windows update and see if it picks up any updates for your card.
 

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federicogros said:
I've been trying for a few days to update the video drivers on my new Sony Vaio to the Nvidia Drivers but I can't get it to work.

I have a Sony all in one, VPCJ118FX/W computer but in order to get rid of all the preloaded Sony software that the computer came with, I installed a Clean Version of Windows 7 Professional 64bits. Since then Windows installed a Standard VGA Graphic Adapter and a Generic non-PnP Monitor.

I know that this computer comes with an NVIDIA GeForce 310M Video Card

I tried several times to install the latest driver from Nvidia site, but as soon as it starts it says that it couldn't find any compatible hardware. They told me that this is because I should not be downloading it from Nvidia site, but that I should download from the Sony site, the drivers that they have put together for this computer and the Nvidia Card.

I also tried doing that, downloading the drivers from the sony support site, but it doesn't install either it just get frozen (non-responding). Talked to sony and they mentioned that it might be because the files that they have were put together for Windows 7 Home Premium, and I installed Windows 7 Professional and that might be the reason why they do not install.

Talked to Microsoft technical support for hours but they were not able to figure out a way to get this resolved. The problem is that the Standard VGA Graphic adapter is very limited in its functionality. Lots of video applications don't run (Movie Maker) or run limitted (Premier). I can not even run Windows Aero on the computer!!!

Any help on how I can install the Nvidia driver for the GeForce 310M and get rid of the Standard VGA driver would be MUCH appreciated!!!!

Here's more information regarding my computer:

Sony Vaio VPCJ118FX/W

Installed Windows 7 Professional 64 bits
Intel Core i7 @2.67GHz
Memory 6GB RAM
Video Card NVidia GeForce 310M

Thanks in advance!
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The reason is there in NVIDIA driver release notes under supported product.

Here is the line again.

The following Sony VAIO notebooks are supported: Sony VAIO F Series with NVIDIA GeForce 310M, GeForce GT 335M, GeForce GT 425M, GeForce GT 520M or GeForce GT 540M. Other Sony VAIO notebooks are not supported at this time (please contact Sony for driver support).

Your Computer/all-in-one is of J series.

According to this you will not be able to install any driver for the graphics card.

You can try the driver from NVIDIA & Laptop News | Latest NVIDIA drivers and related news | laptopvideo2go.com if you want.

For Win 7 64bit: Drivers | laptopvideo2go.com

You can check the link for installation.

Have-Disk method for Windows 7 / Vista - LaptopVideo2Go Forums for Windows Vista / 7
 

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champ2010 pretty much summed it up. Reference Nvidia drivers (or AMD for that matter) will never install on a Sony laptop, which despite being an all-in-one desktop is nothing more than a laptop built into a monitor. The only way to get them to install is to modify the INF by adding the DevID for the video card in it, or to use one of the pre-modded ones champ2010 linked to at champ2010.

bobkn said:
As far as I know, there are no differences between driver installers for Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional. At a guess, the Sony support people are making stuff up to get rid of you.
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More than likely. Surprised Sony didn't blow him off completely when he told them he installed his own copy of Windows and not Sony's bloated version.
 

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Federicogros, was the original official Nvidia driver you tried to install the "M" mobile version, and not the regular driver? If it wasn't, and you haven't tried it yet, give the mobile version a try. You might get lucky.
 

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hi, im having the same problem he is. I tried also to install latest nvidia driver, yet i would not able to install because it says that the driver cannot detect the graphic component.

My laptop is Dell 3500, using Hybrid Technology with Intel and Nvidia. Currently the older driver working, but when to install latest driver, it cant.
 

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Hi everybody, i having the same problem but i think can fix it . by using Driver Max software (this software will backup every driver in our a comp when we use) so i think that if you guys know anyone who have the same comp/lap like you and don't have that problem then tell them to backup their driver and then give that for you. Then you guys use that to restore 310m driver and it will work. I belive this will work cause i tried it on my Desktop (my destop can't install Wireless driver) and it work. So if you guys know anyone who has,ask them for backup and share :D . Unfortunenaly, i didn't backup my lap driver so i need that to. Thanks 1st if someone has and shares
 

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thanks for help but still can't
 

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Sony Has Locked Down There Products

Some of you are wondering when you download the right driver for your Sony Vaio graphics why wont it install.Yes you possibly have the right driver but when you try to install you get that message (Cant find hardware compatible etc etc).What Sony dont tell you when you buy there products they lock them down for eg (PS3/Sony Vaio) to stop you tinkering which is why i will never buy from Sony again.After a long hard look on the net i found a solution .You need a modded INF file for your Windows version and graphic driver version.When you download your graphics driver from Nvidia double click and it will exract a folder (NVIDIA) to C drive.Then it will try to install the driver then fail.What you need to do is go to
C drive then click nvidia folder/DisplayDriver then 285.xxx/WinVista_Win_64/International/Display.Driver
Now put the modded INF file in the Display Driver folder to replace an existing one.Then start the installation it should work.If you have any problems message back and i will go through it with more detail.
 

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can you give me more details about INF?
 

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musica101 said:
can you give me more details about INF?
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an INF file is a driver information file and tells windows what graphics card you have, when you install a new driver (from your Graphics card company) it installs the information file and loads the appropriate profile for your card, attached to this post is what you would typically see in an INF file (it is the latest Nvidia driver converted to a txt file).


View attachment nvidia inf text.txt
 

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Sorry for reviving thread but I found solution for this porblem

The problem is with the hybrid graphic card series. Cause manufactures ship their products with on board intel HD card and nvidia hybrid card. Which needs custom drivers.
Fortunately one person found the tweak to get the latest at cost of laptop battery consumption you can play games with latest drivers(cause you need to keep your pc always on High Performance).

GT330M with Dell Vostro 3700 - NVIDIA Forums
 

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same problem here-- old thread but will try to bump it. Have an nvidia 330 GeForce, cant update it on a sony vaio vpcl 148fg. (all in one type I now see...)

how to make/mod the INF file, anyone?

I get BSOD and crashes when the pc sleeps-- thats why I need to try this

thanks!!
 

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worked it out--- the laptopvideo2go site works. takes awhile though to figure it all out......
 

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zzz999 said:
worked it out--- the laptopvideo2go site works. takes awhile though to figure it all out......
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If possible kindly provide exact link to solution
 

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