nVidia "nView Desktop Manager"

[LarryLaser]

I know that "nView" is not installed on Vista or Windows 7.
But, It is in the driver bundle pack, known as nview.cab..

I run 2 Graphics cards (both GeForce 9400 GT, one PCIe and one PCI), and 4 monitors, 2 ea Hanns-G HW191D's (19" Wide), 1 Hanns-G JC199D (19" Sq) and 1 AOC LM720 (17" Sq).

I use them on my Windows XP x64 OS, and design and develope projects a lot. My desire is to not allow windows to span across monitors. I use my each monitor for very specific uses.
One to monitor all operations in my system, one for monitoring my network and all activities by any of my other computers as well ( I have 7 that run quite often), and the other 2 for my design work and testing as well as any of my e-books or web sites on the research for my design work.

With Windows XP x86 and x64 the nView Desktop Manager is always available so I can set it for any specific application or function that I need.

But on Windows Vista (which I quit using, what a waste of money ) and Windows 7 (which I am testing ) do not have the ability to set any of my programs the way I need them to react. They can span monitors any time, especially when I try to run computer simulated actions or activities for diagnosing my designs.

Hope this didn't bore you to sleep.

My Question,
Is there a way to install the "nView Desktop Manager" on Windows 7?
I know that Win7 is the same core kernel as Vista. Does any one have any knowledge about the compatability of the nVidia drivers and software in the "Driver Bundle" packs for this windows core?

I have tried over and over again to get info from the nVidia Sites (including the basic forums and the Developer forums) but get no answers.

 

[Night Hawk]

First make sure you have the "absolute latest" update from NVidia since that will likely be the Vista/7 beta version seen. I ran into that problem putting the ATI Catalyst 9.2 on 7 and no games would run seeing the OpenGL error come up. Once the 9.3 being the new Vista/7 beta not just Vista update went on... surprize! the games ran like they were new.

For regulating desktop wondering problem you may have to look at a 3rd party program you get running on 7 like Ultramon or another that takes over for the desktop manager. For seeing the Vista equivalent of the NView installed and working you may have to right click on the installer's executable for the compatibility tab.

The other option available for the first time in 7 is the use of the troubleshoot compatibility option that resolves problems by creating registry entries to set the mode as long term over one time. Some of the most reluctant programs and a few games as well that refused to go on Vista are now running on 7!

 

[LarryLaser]

First make sure you have the "absolute latest" update from NVidia since that will likely be the Vista/7 beta version seen. I ran into that problem putting the ATI Catalyst 9.2 on 7 and no games would run seeing the OpenGL error come up. Once the 9.3 being the new Vista/7 beta not just Vista update went on... surprize! the games ran like they were new.

For regulating desktop wondering problem you may have to look at a 3rd party program you get running on 7 like Ultramon or another that takes over for the desktop manager. For seeing the Vista equivalent of the NView installed and working you may have to right click on the installer's executable for the compatibility tab.

The other option available for the first time in 7 is the use of the troubleshoot compatibility option that resolves problems by creating registry entries to set the mode as long term over one time. Some of the most reluctant programs and a few games as well that refused to go on Vista are now running on 7!

Hey Night Hawk
Thanks for the reply.
A couple of things I know about.

I have the latest Windows 7 x64 beta version installed on my Win7 x64 OS, It works pretty good so far, but the "nView" part of the driver pack is not installed. I even tested it in the compatibility (vista) mode. Which it still didn't install the "nView" part.

UltraMon does not claim compatibility in Windows 7 yet (since last time I checked with them, last week).

I don't know of any other 3rd party app that can control the windows or apps settings like I require. (Do you know of any?).
And I have never seen that ATI has that capability. That is mainly why I went to nVidia Cards and software.

Thanks Night Hawk

 

[swarfega]

Ultramon has a number of issues with Win7, just read their forums for an idea.

 

[LarryLaser]

Actual Window Manager

I just found this, and they claim that it is compatible up to Windows 2008 RC2 x64 version.
Here is the link "Actual Window Manager" .
I am still reading there files and forum info, so far It seams prety good. I am going to try it in Win 7 x64 tomorrow when I get the time.

edit:
So far What I have read in their forums and info files is that it can do almost every thing that nView can do, and a couple of extras, like modified themes.
After I try it, (mainly on the functionality I need) I report back.

Hey swarfega,
I have already looked at the UltraMon forums, that is what I meant in my previous post. It aint that good in Win 7

 

[Night Hawk]

Before the dsl connection here suddenly got bumped I was trying to answer the Ultramon alternative MaxiVista seen at MaxiVista - How it works That provides you with a better control over the arrangement as well as extension or mirroring across multiple monitors.

The Start64 site has a page on that seen at 64bit and x64 - MaxiVista - Desktop Extension - 64bit

Both Ultramon and MaxiVista go back a few years seeing 2004 reviews on items like the 2.5 version released. Both ATI and NVidia do see their own hypervision however.

The key to getting anything to run on 7 at this time however if for XP or Vista is to right click on the installer's or main executable after installation and selecting the troubleshoot compatibility option now seen in 7. For 3rd party programs like either of those two that would be one idea.

The updates labeled for Vista/7 at NVidia seeing nview included like the Cat 9.3 by ATI would be the thing you want as well. It's a tuff call for 7 just now reaching the RC stage to put a guaranty on anything since the updates for 7 would be beta as well.

 

[johngalt]

Answer

From nVidia - they dropped (seemingly permanently) nView for Vista on GeForce cards....

*but* you could always try DisplayFusion: Multi-Monitor Taskbar and Desktop Wallpaper | Binary Fortress Software and see if that helps - I have a dual monitor setup, for instance, and with DF (not entirely sure if it is because of DF or if it is because of better multiple monitor suport in Win7) I moved my Thunderbird window to my secondary monitor, so I can check email and surf simultaneously - and now Thunderbird always opens in the secondary window, no matter how many times I close it, after warm boots, cold boots, etc...

 

[Night Hawk]

That figures! Once Vista and 7 starting taking over by adding in a new support NVidia simply let that go. The other two programs are a bit older while the MaxiVista seemed a little more updated. At least you know that one sees full support for 7 as the 3.0 version is also on the way for that. DisplayFusion Version Comparison | Binary Fortress Software

 

[johngalt]

Actually, Jon sent out a tweet earlier that says the following:

Windows 7 support in DisplayFusion 3.0.3 is done. It looks and worked awesome. I can't wait to release it!

 

[Night Hawk]

If it will work there you have it! With 4 monitors LarryLaser will need something there to work with. You want to see something that will be updated as well as simply able to run on 7 for the long term.

 

[johngalt]

I'll be getting is ASAP - I'll post word when I am allowed to.

 

[swarfega]

Then whats he waiting for if he cant wait to release it?

 

[Night Hawk]

Then whats he waiting for if he cant wait to release it?

If you are already a registered user of 5.0 or above you can download the 5.3 from Actual Tools: Download Center

For the DisplayFusion the latest is available at DisplayFusion: Multi-Monitor Taskbar and Desktop Wallpaper | Binary Fortress Software

 

[johngalt]

The latest versions changes in a day or two with much improved Win7 support. Don't get it now, unless you want before and after pics

 

[Night Hawk]

That was the same way with the ATI updates seen lately with the Cat 9.2 being Vista shortly followed by the 9.3 being Vista/7 beta. The current would be a temp install as suggested until the next to see added 7 support is rigtht there to go for. At least you will be getting into the most recent and updated for that software.

 

[dsw274]

we can simply install nview as in the old nVeiw desktop manager from xp (with some options missing) on Vista and Windows 7 tested on both x32 and x64 here is how.

download your latest driver from nvida website
download winrar

1) UnZIp - your Nvida Drivers with WINRAR!!!
2) Look for the file nView.cab
3) extract that file (WITH WINRAR!!!)
4) OPEN SETUP AND RUN NORMALLY


ENJOY

NOTE LOOK FOR NVIEW IN THE CONTROL PANEL. SORRY GUYS NO MORE TRAY ICON.

 

[edjvladimir]

Make nView work on your Windows 7

To make NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager work on Win 7 you do this:
Step 1 - Download the latest Drivers from the nVidia website
Step 2 - Download WinRAR
Step 3 - Open the Driver file with WinRAR and extract the nView.CAB file (onto your desktop for now)
Step 4 - Open the nView.cab file with WinRAR and extract all the files into a folder on your desktop
Setp 5 - Run the nviewsetup.exe file as normal.
Extra Info.
Setp 6 - Go to Control Panel, NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager will be there now. Double click it
Setp 7 - Enable nView Desktop Manager. There you go now!

 

[BradWaite]

http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/17138-nview-fix-got-working-windows-7-x64-2.html#post786763

 

[singer0030]

Ehm, guys, its really helpfull to use nvidiadesktop manager in win7 with nview.cab, but not at all... Some functions dont works with this by me....
Ive unzipped nview.cab, ive installed it too, it has seemed to works all fine, i enabled nvdmanager and added shortcuts alt+q for increasing gamma, and alt+w for decreasing gamma, BUT IT DOES NOT WORK with win7. I have newest drivers for my desktop and technically is eth ok... These shortcuts are very important for me... Please help me guys.. i need it for study... With win xp i had never such as bad experiences...Is it sth what is blocking in win 7 nvdm shortcuts?

 

[gregglee]

Nview is supported on Quadro cards in Windows 7

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/...fbmwmcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1udmlldw!!nvidia faq