New NVIDIA Update 4/22/2010

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  1. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #11

    MadMaxData said:
    Well, I've never had a single problem updating my GFX card with Windows Updater. Besides, they give me the updates automatically, which is WAY better than having to constantly check NVIDIA's website. It's just a whole lot more convenient for me this way. Had I ever had a problem with Windows Update, I would go the other route for sure. But I haven't.....yet.

    At any rate, this was just a heads up for those who have Windows Update set to never check. I'm not about to argue over the best way to recieve NVIDIA updates. To each their own.
    No argument here, I should have read your entire post first. I just saw nvidia update and thought I'd stick my 2 cents in. It doesn't matter how we get our updates as long as we get them.
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  2. Posts : 3,322
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #12

    thefabe said:
    Thanks for the heads up. Just Dled it and it made a big difference in GTAIV the colors and Grahis are more vibrant. At least it seems to me. Fabe
    That could be to do with the latest GTA IV patch as well. It made a ton of difference graphically for me.

    And I would recommend like Dwarf subscribing for driver email updates from Nvidia because the drivers you're getting through Windows Update have been out since 13th April.
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  3. Posts : 4,280
    Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
       #13

    It is actually the first time I've updated a graphics driver an been able to see a difference not only on in games but my desktop image is much sharper as well as the icons and even when I watch TV.Just caught me by surprise I guess. Also I obviously should have spell checked my first post.Fabe
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  4. Posts : 759
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       #14

    Everlong said:
    ....the drivers you're getting through Windows Update have been out since 13th April.
    Getting them from Microsoft Update 1 week later than the NVIDIA website's release date is pretty darn impressive if you ask me. I'm sure we would all agree it's best to get them straight from NVIDIA, but not everyone constantly checks for driver updates manually. At least I sure don't.

    Glad to see this update made such a huge difference for you, Fabe. Chalk one up for Microsoft!
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  5. Posts : 409
    Win 10 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #15

    its just better practice to get the drivers from NVidias site and uninstall the old ones before installing new , if NVidia release a major rework of the drivers the version oming down from microsoft and getting installed automatically will be problematic as the old registry and folder entries wont get overwritten

    but if your happy doing it that way its up too you :)
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  6. Posts : 759
    Windows 7 Enterprise x64
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       #16

    It's the exact same update as what you would get from NVIDIA though. Plus the fact that it's been checked by the Microsoft technicians before being released. Whether or not you uninstall the previous driver is a user controlled thing. I've never uninstalled the previous version, and haven't had a single problem with Microsoft update installing drivers.
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  7. Posts : 409
    Win 10 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #17

    MadMaxData said:
    It's the exact same update as what you would get from NVIDIA though. Plus the fact that it's been checked by the Microsoft technicians before being released. Whether or not you uninstall the previous driver is a user controlled thing. I've never uninstalled the previous version, and haven't had a single problem with Microsoft update installing drivers.
    if its WHQL its been checked and verified by microsoft (which means nothing btw the last set of WHQL drivers released by nvidia had a serious issue which cuased the fan speed to stick and cards to overheat , microsoft didnt pick that one up did they?? ) you can download then directly from NVidias site weeks before win update as WHQL . and no letting windows update install the drivers definately isnt the same as uninstalling rebooting and installing them your self sorry

    you may never have an issue , but thats not the point im trying to make , you might do and if NV do a major rework you definately will do :)
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  8. Posts : 1,496
    7 Ultimate x64
       #18

    MadMaxData said:
    Everlong said:
    ....the drivers you're getting through Windows Update have been out since 13th April.
    Getting them from Microsoft Update 1 week later than the NVIDIA website's release date is pretty darn impressive if you ask me. I'm sure we would all agree it's best to get them straight from NVIDIA, but not everyone constantly checks for driver updates manually. At least I sure don't.

    Glad to see this update made such a huge difference for you, Fabe. Chalk one up for Microsoft!
    Microsoft Update is only able to provide you with drivers that are given to them; it does not seek out drivers.

    What I find amazing is that nVidia bothered to send MS drivers at all; they usually don't, so yeah, laggin behind a week or so is "lucky".
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  9. Posts : 759
    Windows 7 Enterprise x64
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       #19

    archie123 said:
    and no letting windows update install the drivers definately isnt the same as uninstalling rebooting and installing them your self sorry
    No need to be sorry, since I never said it was the same.

    And you can't blame Microsoft for bad NVIDIA drivers, since they didn't author it. I understand the point your trying to make, but it's moot. This thread was started to give a heads up to people who use NVIDIA GFX cards, but have their Windows Updates disabled. My intention was to help people, not to bash Microsoft. Nothing more. It's not a thread to argue over the best method of updating drivers, which we all seem to agree upon anyway.

    But if you want to continue to be negative toward Microsoft Updates, and tell us how bad they suck, so be it.
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  10. Posts : 759
    Windows 7 Enterprise x64
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       #20

    Fumz said:
    Microsoft Update is only able to provide you with drivers that are given to them; it does not seek out drivers.
    LOL....I never said it did. Jeez, I'm starting to think I shouldn't have started this thread. Trying to help people out has turned into an argument. What a waste of time.
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