Major Graphical Glitches, Build 7000, GeForce GTX 280

[eleazar]

Hey Guys,

I need your help! I have been having random graphical issues. Sometimes in games (ie. COD4) the screen goes black when a new map loads. I then have to exit the game and reboot the PC, hoping it fixes my issue. Also, since I updated to the latest version, there are random graphical glitches in the game (weird objects on the ground and in the air in the game). Now the issue is much worse:

When I boot up my PC, my taskbar is completely blank, except for the Start Button. I'd be willing to deal with this issue if I knew how to fix it when it pops up. I uploaded a screenshot here: http://www.tsgdump.com/screens/2009-01-11_1744.jpg. Please let me know if you guys need any more info. I'm running the latest drivers from Windows update from Nvidia. My motherboard is the EVGA Nforce 680i.

Thanks!

 

[Airbot]

I seen other members having this problem in previous threads, although I don't remeber which ones so I would find it if I could. I don't have an answer for you except maybe it's still issues that haven't been worked out yet. Maybe reading this thread you might find a clue somewhere in it or you can do a search at the top menu bar. On your other note, you can use the snipping tool to post quick screenshots and make it jpg.

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

How to use the Snipping Tool in Vista - Vista Forums

 

[Soylent]

FYI please convert screenshots to JPG... that thing was huge!

 

[eleazar]

I uploaded a resized version of the picture (and of only the taskbar this time, since that is the actual problem). Also, sometimes the desktop refreshes itself (the icons show up again) when I boot up. If they do not show up, I can force them to show up and for the taskbar to work correctly by opening Call of Duty 4 (as ironic as that is) and then exiting. Also, now COD4 is almost always unplayable because of graphical glitches (you literally can't see anything, it's just all garbled). I wish I could find out whats causing this.

It's hard to figure out what to search for. I tried graphical glitches and other terms like that, but I can't find anything of use. I'm going to start searching for taskbar issues now. Hopefully that'll turn something up.

 

[johngalt]

I'd try a new fresh install of W7 - something has probably gone crazy....

 

[eleazar]

I'd try a new fresh install of W7 - something has probably gone crazy....

I'm actually thinking that. Now that I have a legit 64bit key I might reinstall with 64bit (I'm running 32bit now). I'd like to avoid that at the moment though. :\

 

[johngalt]

Don't - you cannot upgrade from x86 to x86-64, so whenever you *do* decide to go to 64bit, you'll need to do a fresh install. Might as well be now so you know you'll have a nice, virgin install with no tweaks and no malware running around....

 

[eleazar]

Yeah, that's what I meant. A fresh install.

Also, an update on the problem. I saw what you said in another thread about using the Vista drivers to get better game performance, so I thought I'd try them out. So far after 2 reboots I am no longer having the taskbar glitch!

 

[johngalt]

Yeah, I meant don't avoid it - go ahead and do it.

As for the taskbar glitch, congrats.

 

[kcp100]

What are you doing trying to play COD4 on an expiramental BETA version of windows??? You cant expect that to work right!!!.... Im sorry, but if you are dual booting your system with a different OS, then go play it on that one. It may be the greatest OS around, until 8/1/2009 when IT STOPS WORKING and you LOSE ALL YOUR DATA!!!
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EDIT:::::SORRY:::::

I didnt know this was a 'polite' forum, i am very pleased about that. i usually deal with people that will cuss you out no matter what you say or do. i am truly sorry if i offended you and now that i know what kind of people you are, i wil be very polite and supportive! thanks for the warning Mr GRIM!!!

 

[Airbot]

kcp100,

Do not insult other members!

 

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Sorry kcp100, were you saying something?

 

[Soylent]

kcp, it's called backing up first. Also, by August, there will be another Beta available, so everyone will have to switch.

 

[Saltgrass]

My games are running fine in the Beta. I am using the Windows supplied driver for my GTX 260. Games are Ghost Recon - Advanced Warfighter 2 (came with card) and CoD World at War.

My current driver - Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1) 9/20/08 v7.15.11.7816

No video problems so far, running 1680x1050 E8600 Processor. I am not playing online...

 

[matthudson]

I had the same issues here. I just rolle back the driver and let MS know it was a peice of crap.

 

[MnkyKing]

I need your help! I have been having random graphical issues. Sometimes in games (ie. COD4) the screen goes black when a new map loads. I then have to exit the game and reboot the PC, hoping it fixes my issue. Also, since I updated to the latest version, there are random graphical glitches in the game (weird objects on the ground and in the air in the game). Now the issue is much worse:

I’m having a similar problem, when I play Call of Duty 4 and a MMORPG... the skins of the map on CoD 4 are in places they shouldn’t be and some maps won’t load correctly at all and as time progresses the issue dose get much worse... I'm going to try the roll back and see if it was indeed the update that screwed everything up... in the beginning everything worked great ^_^;... hopefully this issue is resolved... Also there is another issue that I need to search for on this forum... Lately I've been getting the blue screen where it tells you that all physical memory is being dumped to protect your system... :-\ don’t know what’s going on there... it happens at every once in a while and I cant figure that one out...
EVGA's 790i MotherBoard and GTX 280 G-card

 

[Saltgrass]

Just got an update for the Nvidia driver from Microsoft update, says prerelease - WDDM 1.1 11/20/08. See if you have that and if it is making any difference.

Since folks have different motherboards, it might be related to the chipset drivers also.

 

[MnkyKing]

I'll look into it, but for the time being I rolled back and everything is working fine again... except for the lag due to graphics, not connection, in the MMORPG game... No blue screen yet and CoD 4 is working perfectly...

 

[MnkyKing]

>_>; i think ill revert back to Vista... this is annoying... let me know when all the bugs are gone... sigh u_u... Last blue screen error code... Stop: 0x000000D1 (0x9055EDDC,0x00000002, 0x00000008, 0x9055EDDC)

 

[wpurcell]

Hah! A beta OS is made available to the public to allow them to use it as they would a released version. This allows MS to work out bugs and glitches. They WANT you to run everything you would run on Vista or XP. So, have at it! FWIW: COD4 Modern Warfare, and Ghost Recon work just fine for me on 7000.