Latest NVIDIA ForceWare Video Drivers Windows 7

[WTFSONY]

The driver should support your GPU, but I don't know what sort of effect it will have on the blu-ray functionality. I believe that Sony is one of those manufacturers who can be a bit pinnicky about drivers that don't originate from them.

From the NVidia website:

As part of the NVIDIA Verde Notebook Driver Program, this is a reference driver that can be installed on supported NVIDIA notebook GPUs. However, please note that your notebook original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides certified drivers for your specific notebook on their website. NVIDIA recommends that you check with your notebook OEM about recommended software updates for your notebook. OEMs may not provide technical support for issues that arise from the use of this driver.

32-bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS 266.58 WHQL
64-bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS 266.58 WHQL

So this is what Sony's Vaio Support site says:

Sony eSupport - VGN-FZ470E

But as I said earlier, the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor still says the GeForce 8400M GT will not be compatible. Should I just attempt to see what happens?

 

[Crispy]

Don't worry about the upgrade adviser ts a nVidia graphic card, as long as it has it in the support list.

 

[WTFSONY]

Just installed windows 7 but im stuck in the standard vga graphics adapter setting, nor will 266.58 driver install properly on my computer...help is welcome.

 

[Airbot]

267.85 WHQL for GTX 590 released.

   Information

This driver adds support for the new GeForce GTX 590 dual-GPU graphics card, including support for Quad SLI when paired with a second GeForce GTX 590 card.

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

[Crispy]

Just installed windows 7 but im stuck in the standard vga graphics adapter setting, nor will 266.58 driver install properly on my computer...help is welcome.

What graphic card do you have?

 

[Ex_Brit]

None of the drivers since 260.99 will install on my GTX295.

 

[Brink]

None of the drivers since 260.99 will install on my GTX295.

Hello Peter,

Did it give you any error messages?

Did you see if uninstalling the 260.99 drivers would allow you to install the newer version?

 

[Ex_Brit]

None of the drivers since 260.99 will install on my GTX295.

Hello Peter,

Did it give you any error messages?

Did you see if uninstalling the 260.99 drivers would allow you to install the newer version?

No errors, just failed to install and yes, I tried every possible method. Ended up with a screen that looked to me to be sub-RGB if that is possible. The same goes for any drivers beta or otherwise above this version, but in my main Vista OS only. I did manage to get 266.58 to install on the other one and in my Win 7's.

Sorry I should have clarified which OS I was talking about and realized we were talking Win 7 here.

I must say, judging by the nVidia GeForce forums, I am by no means alone in this situation.

 

[Brink]

Peter,

You might see if using Guru3D - Driver Sweeper to wipe all traces of the old NIVIDIA drivers and any other video driver found may help, and allow you to install the newer driver afterwards.

 

[Ex_Brit]

Peter,

You might see if using Guru3D - Driver Sweeper to wipe all traces of the old NIVIDIA drivers and any other video driver found may help, and allow you to install the newer driver afterwards.

I'll try that but there is no way of totally ridding oneself of all the drivers because the second you do, Windows installs the basic ones back again, but I guess that's necessary or one wouldn't be able to see anything at all.

 

[Crispy]

Just so everyone knows Driver Sweeper is not supported by Guru3d anymore for a more updated version you need to go to: Phyxion.net - Driver Sweeper

 

[Brink]

Thank you Crispy.

 

[Crispy]

No problem Brink

New beta drivers 28/3/2011: NVIDIA DRIVERS 267.91 Certified

 

[Ex_Brit]

Well I used the latest one from Phyxion and ended up being only able to install a really old driver as now none will install all fail at Physx and refusae to install the 3D driver. This is however in my Vista, so will moan elsewhere. Win 7 thus far is OK.

 

[Nickmix]

NVIDIA DRIVERS 270.51 BETA

GEFORCE/ION DRIVER V270.51 win7_winvista_64bit_english_beta

GEFORCE/ION DRIVER V270.51 win7_winvista_32bit_english_beta

VERDE RELEASE 270.51 FOR NOTEBOOKS

 

[Brink]

Thank you Nick. First post updated.

 

[jr26]

270.51 solid driver here(GTX 560). Noticeable improvements in a few games. Have had issues with all the other betas released since 266.66 official. These have been stable so far.

 

[johnwillyums]

These are working very well with a 260 GTX

 

[Airbot]

Yeah, these are pretty nice for a change.