Solved Laptop Really Buggy Since Updated Graphics Driver

[Jesse Williams]

Ever since I updated my graphics driver, my computer has been acting really buggy. It freezes up while doing certain things on the internet, like going to Facebook or pressing the Start Button. Can someone help me with this issue?

 

[maxie]

Which Version did you Install Jesse ? ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

It had another update for the Graphics Driver, so I updated it. But, here is the screenshot.

 

[maxie]

What was the Version that Arc said you should Install ? ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

Let me check. Maybe, that's the problem.

 

[Jesse Williams]

I don't think Arc ever told me of what version to install. That was derekimo.

 

[Jesse Williams]

Sorry about that Maxie. Arc did tell me of a driver to install. I had to look back.

 

[maxie]

Oh yes he did ..


http://www.sevenforums.com/bsod-help-support/363301-laptop-crashed-while-logging-into-user-account.html

 

[Jesse Williams]

Okay. I will reinstall it. I am sorry about that. I should have left it alone.

 

[maxie]

No worries mate ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

Maxie, it still hangs up after I first boot it up for like a second. But, this happened after they reduced my disk usage. Can we work on fixing that?

 

[maxie]

Reduced disk usage ? ..

 

[Jesse Williams]

Yes. I was on Ten Forums.com, trying to be prepared for Windows 10. Well, they looked at my disk usage and said it was using a lot of disk usage. So, they reduced it. I will try and find the thread and show you what I am talking about.

 

[maxie]

Okay Jesse need to get some sleep here .. So will look at it first thing in the morning ...

 

[Jesse Williams]

Okay. I couldn't find that thread where they reduced the disk usage. So, I guess we will just have to work on it from getting stuck on when I first boot it up. Have a good night sleep!

 

[gregrocker]

I've never heard of anyone reducing someone's disk usage. What exactly did they do?

Have you tried the latest display driver for your exact model from the Acer Support Downloads webpage? I'd also install the chipset from there if it's newer.

Start working through the Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 reporting back as you go.

Is this the original factory install or have you done a Clean Reinstall Windows 7 yet?http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219533-troubleshooting-windows-7-failure-boot.html

 

[Jesse Williams]

If I find where they did it, then I will paste the link to the website here. It's the original Windows 7 install. I've never done a clean install on it.

 

[Jesse Williams]

Yes, I have the latest display driver.

 

[gregrocker]

In that case type msconfig in the Start Search box, on the Startup Tab uncheck everything except your AV, click Apply. On the Services tab, tick the box to Hide MS Services, then do the same, Apply, OK, reboot PC to see if performance improves.

What AV are you using? If it's bloated try a free lightweight AV like Microsoft Security Essentials
to compare. Uninstall your AV until you finish troubleshooting

Then proceed to work through the other steps to Clean Up Factory Bloatware

 

[gregrocker]

I have some free time tonight or tomorrow if you want to install TeamViewer Download at all defaults, leave it open on desktop and Private Message back to me the ID and password, I will connect and go over it for you to save time.