graphics, video, and aero problems after installing 7

[stephynee]

Ever since I upgraded to windows 7 from vista I've been having a lot of graphical problems, most of which were never an issue before installation.

One issue has been with aero. Moving windows about looks really choppy and slow. I was using Aero with windows vista so I don't see why there would suddenly be a problem? I've also lost all ability to play videos from any media player in fullscreen. The videos lag so much that it's pretty much unbearable to watch.
I haven't tried much in terms of gaming, but I'm pretty sure running a game at this point would be enough to make my computer explode. Even simple games like solitaire don't run smoothly.

One thing I've noticed is that if I lower my computer's resolution I can watch videos again, but I've never had to do this before, what gives?

I've tried a tons of suggestions from around the internet and nothing works. All of my drivers have been updated, and I've even done a clean install of windows 7, which I think actually made the problems worse (I wasn't have video problems until I re-installed)

Some computer specs: I'm using a new HP Pavillion (p6130y) (purchased in August) with 8GB RAM, Nvidia Geforce 9100 graphics card, amd phenom x49750 processor, and a 24 inch monitor if that means anything.

This computer is practically new and ran so amazingly before I upgraded. Any help would be sooo greatly appreciated.

 

[derekimo]

Welcome to the forum stephynee,
Have you tried updating your graphics drivers,
NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search

 

[stephynee]

Yup, multiple times in different ways. (through the computer, through the website, uninstall and reinstalled, etc) I feel like I've tried all the basic stuff posted around the internet like updating drivers, but none of it's actually working for me.

 

[Lomai]

Hi stephynee

Noticed that you performed an upgrade from Vista.
Lots of people have had issues with an upgrade installation and have found that the issues are usually resolved by a new installation of 7 (format of existing OS, then new installation of 7).

If you feel you may need to go on this route, the following tutorial may help:

Clean Install Windows 7 (credits to Brink)

Be sure to back up all your essential data (photos, documents etc) before you proceed with the clean installation.

Hope this helps in resolving your issues



Edit : Re-read your post and saw that you have performed a clean install.
Have you tried a different driver for your card? How about trying the original media that came with the card?

BTW, could you post a pic of your device manager with the display adapters and sound, video and game controllers bars expanded?

 

[stephynee]

I've tried so many different drivers for my card that I have lost track by now, haha. So far the drivers I am using now (the latest nvidia drivers) are giving me the best windows experience index for graphical stuff--- but it's still pretty crappy considering everything worked perfectly before 7.

I've attached a picture of my device manager like you asked---I think. I haven't posted on a message board in so long that I've forgotten how to do all of this. Try not to laugh at what I named my computer.

I've also noticed that my computer is running smoothly today. I played a video and it was fine, and Aero doesn't seem to be lagging on me. This has happened before though, where I've been tricked into thinking all is well until everything goes to crap again.

Thanks for all the help so far! =)

 

[Rik55]

You should go to the HP website. The drivers may be custom for your system. They have all the Drivers for Win7x86 & Win7x64 you need.

Select your operating system HP Pavilion p6130y Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (Malaysia - English)&

Files that may relate to your issues: Motherboard BIOS update, nVidia VGA drivers, nVidia SATA drivers, Microsoft Win7 USB patch.

 

[stephynee]

Did that already too, LOL. Apparently I'm a hopeless case.

I guess I should mention that I've been trying to fix my computer since December, so I've already tried a variety of different things in an effort solve everything. I finally decided to just make a post myself because I've run out of ideas at this point.

 

[derekimo]

Did that already too, LOL. Apparently I'm a hopeless case.

Never a hopeless case here stephynee,
I'm certain someone here can help you get this all straightened out, They just haven't seen your thread yet.

It will help also if you can fill out your system specs in User CP.

 

[Krispy1]

Nvidia Geforce 9100 graphics card eh??

when u check ur adapter through device manager what is listed? does the card show up as being recognized.

u may have to uninstall the driver then reinstall them

 

[DocBrown]

Welcome stephynee

Can you give us a screen snip of your video driver properties ?

Start :ar: Device Manager :ar: Display adapter :ar: nVidia GeForce :ar: Driver (tab)

 

[stephynee]

Krispy, I have uninstalled and reinstalled my driver... a lot. Unless I am doing it wrong, it hasn't really made much difference.

Right so, attached driver info... which has changed a lot yesterday alone because I tried out like 3 different drivers haha.

Also, unrelated to drivers, the resolution I use is 1920x1080 because I have a fairly large monitor. When I lower the resolution, I've noticed my performance increases and all of my problems are fixed (videos play without choppiness, yada yada...). But obviously everything looks like crap and gets stretched.

I searched around to see if anyone else was having problems with large monitors and windows 7 performance, and couldn't find anything, so I suppose that isn't the problem, but I thought it was worth mentioning. So basically if I want to watch a movie on my computer I have to lower the resolution beforehand, which is annoying.

Anyway, I talk too much...type too much? I don't know. Thanks for being so patient everyone, and not really mean like people in other forums.

 

[neo101]

"Also, unrelated to drivers, the resolution I use is 1920 x 1080 because I have a fairly large monitor"


So which 24" monitor have you got?
Did you install the Digital Monitor Driver?
How are you connecting to it - DVi? HDMi lead?

Some (UK) HP 24" monitors @ native settings!

Lp2475w = 1920 x 1200 @ 85hz
KD911A4 = 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
W2408H = 1920 x 1200 @ 60hz

 

[stephynee]

Just checked monitor. I have the HP w2338h 23" (sorry, I thought it was 24"). And yes I have installed the drivers. I'm connecting it through..err...the plug it came with?

 

[derekimo]

"Also, unrelated to drivers, the resolution I use is 1920 x 1080 because I have a fairly large monitor"


So which 24" monitor have you got?
Did you install the Digital Monitor Driver?
How are you connecting to it - DVi? HDMi lead?

Some (UK) HP 24" monitors @ native settings!

Lp2475w = 1920 x 1200 @ 85hz
KD911A4 = 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
W2408H = 1920 x 1200 @ 60hz

Just checked monitor. I have the HP w2338h 23" (sorry, I thought it was 24"). And yes I have installed the drivers. I'm connecting it through..err...the plug it came with?

Here's the specs on that monitor,
Product Specifications HP w2338h 23 inch LCD Monitor - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
You've got the right resolution set.

Looking at your driver properties you posted above, Those aren't the most recent drivers. That may or may not be your problem.

I know you're being asked alot of questions but in order to try and give you the best solution for your problem, it helps to know what you have and have not tried, what sort of hardware you have and even what version of 7 you are using, and 32 or 64 bit, that info will help alot.

That being said, If you go to this page and try to update your drivers can you post back your results. You can manually search or have it auto search for updated drivers.
Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers

Let us know the results,
Derek

 

[neo101]

Just checked monitor. I have the HP w2338h 23" (sorry, I thought it was 24"). And yes I have installed the drivers. I'm connecting it through..err...the plug it came with?

Is this the type of lead/connector you use with your graphic card outlet/plug into the back of your monitor?

You have HDMI (photos on link) OR VGA

Look at the photos on the page!
Google

 

[stephynee]

I don't mind answering a lot of questions (if you're referring to my frustration in the edit reason, that was me being annoyed that I needed to provide a reason for editing haha). Whatever it takes to get my computer back to its normal state.

I know I'm not using the most recent drivers. I've tried the newest ones from the Nvidia website and it didn't change anything. The drivers I am using now are the ones recommended on the HP website for my computer with Windows 7.

I have Windows 7 Home Premium installed (64bit)

Neo, just checked my plugs. It looks like VGA to me.

 

[DocBrown]

Here are typical video connections: Can be on motherboard or on video card !

1. Standard VGA
2. DVI
3. HDMI port


What connection do you have on the computer or video card ?

and what connections available on the monitor ?

 

[neo101]

I don't mind answering a lot of questions (if you're referring to my frustration in the edit reason, that was me being annoyed that I needed to provide a reason for editing haha). Whatever it takes to get my computer back to its normal state.

I know I'm not using the most recent drivers. I've tried the newest ones from the Nvidia website and it didn't change anything. The drivers I am using now are the ones recommended on the HP website for my computer with Windows 7.

I have Windows 7 Home Premium installed (64bit)

Neo, just checked my plugs. It looks like VGA to me.

Had an inkling it might be vga lead knowing HPackard.
You realise there are two different monitor drivers VGA = use Analogue driver
DVi/HDmi = use "digital" monitor driver

Nip down a computer store and buy a 10ft HDMi lead. Get a medium price one or order online.

This is the sort of thing available in UK - when you buy make sure your HDMI cable is version 1.3c /1.4 to keep up with media download speeds!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PRO-GOLD-Version-15-2Gbps-HD/dp/B002U3I1EW/ref=pd_cp_ce_3


Then research/reload your latest date monitor driver - you will need the digital driver.

Digital signals either work or don't work (ie On or Off) buying massively thick, shielded, expensive cable is a marketing fallacy and a bareface lie.

Unless you live in an electric sub-station

 

[stephynee]

I'm so confused. Why do I need to purchase anything? I never had issues with my monitor connection before, what has this got to do with my upgrade to Windows 7?

I think I'm just going to go back to Vista. I never had any issues with that.

 

[CarlTR6]

I'm so confused. Why do I need to purchase anything? I never had issues with my monitor connection before, what has this got to do with my upgrade to Windows 7?

I think I'm just going to go back to Vista. I never had any issues with that.

Windows 7 in a new, updated operating system that takes advantage of newer technologies. It allows you to do more; but you have to have the updated equipment to utilize the potential. Updated equipment may include drivers, HDMi cable, etc. It is like buying an HD TV. You have to subscribe to HD service through your cable/satellite provider which usually requires a new cable box and/or a firmware upgrade as well as a new cable from your TV to the box to get the most from HD TV viewing. And here in the US, the cable does not come with the TV.