Computer says im not Admin when im the only account...

[Hotshot123]

Ok so basically above but....i've done alot of stuff to try things...its not the first time its happened but im trying to reinstall NVIDIA PhysX for Mass Effect 3, So i have to delete it first....But im not an admin appearantly...I've accessed the hidden admin account and i cant delete still... i've even ran safe mode on the admin account and the NVIDIA file has beaten me yet again...created a new account....NVIDIA says "**** You!"...WHAT THE HELL CAN I DO NOW? Help...-Tyler

 

[Brink]

Hello Hotshot123, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Have you already tried to uninstall the NVIDIA PhysX through Programs and Features like below?



Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[Hotshot123]

I did but not its a whole bunch of empty folders with nothing but other folders in them but i cant delete it...

 

[Brink]

Do you mean in Programs and Features?

How about reinstalling the NVIDIA graphics driver which has PhysX included?

http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/602-latest-nvidia-forceware-video-drivers-windows-7-a.html

 

[Hotshot123]

Theres the error message if it helps and yes i tried to delete it from progams and features but no change....

 

[Brink]

You cannot uninstall the driver by deleting the files manually. If you do, you are going to mess things up. They must be uninstalled properly through Programs & Features.

Did you try reinstalling the graphic drivers as posted above yet?

 

[Hotshot123]

Every driver i try it says "This Graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."

 

[Brink]

Please go ahead and fill out your system specs to see what graphics card/chip you have.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

 

[Hotshot123]

i updated the info...now what?

 

[Brink]

I'm a bit confused. You say you have Intel(R) HD Graphics Family, so you will not be able to install PhysX that's designed for NVIDIA graphic cards/chips. Intel is not compatible with PhysX.

This would be the reason why you are getting a "This Graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware." error everytime you try to install NVIDIA drivers for Intel. It just will not work. You will only be able to install Intel HD Graphics drivers instead.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Default.aspx?lang=eng

 

[Hotshot123]

then does that mean Mass Effect 3 can't be played?

well i need files from the 2.8.1 download to put in the Mass Effect 3 folder...BUT I NEED PHYSX.....

I suppose you couldn't put copy and put these files into a rar and upload them?? PhysxCooking.dll, PhysxCooking64.dll, PhysxCore.dll, and PhysxCore64.dll.

 

[Brink]

NO, you cannot use PhysX with Intel HD Graphics. PhysX is only for NIVIDIA. IT WILL NOT WORK.

Sorry, but looking at Mass Effect 3 system requirements at the link below and several other links, it doesn't look like it will be able to run on your system since Intel is not listed as a supported video/graphics chipset.

Mass Effect 3 | System Requirements | GeForce

Minimum System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1, Win 7
• CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
• RAM: 1GB for XP / 2GB RAM for Vista/Win 7
• Disc Drive: 1x speed
• Hard Drive: 15 GB of free space
• Video: 256 MB* (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
• Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
• DirectX: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 (included)

*Supported chipsets: NVIDIA 7900 or better; ATI X1800 or better. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300 are below minimum system requirements, as are AMD/ATI Radeon HD3200, HD3300, and HD4350. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.

Recommended System Requirements

• OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1, Win 7
• CPU: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
• RAM: 2GB for XP / 4GB RAM for Vista/Win 7
• Disc Drive: 1x speed
• Hard Drive: 15 GB of free space
• Video: AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater, OR NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / GeForce GTX 550 Ti or greater
• Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible

 

[Hotshot123]

Well why the hell do i have multiple NVIDIA files on my computer? I also downloaded something from NVIDIA that made Amnesia: Dark Descent work when it wouldn't....