280.26 WHQL NVIDIA Drivers

jimbop · #1 08-11-2011, 10:37 PM

Thanks Bliss. What cards are you using?

ATAG_Bliss · #2 08-11-2011, 10:38 PM

I've got 2 580's (3gb versions)

skouras · #3 08-11-2011, 10:56 PM

hey guys i'got a problem
when i start to install the new drivers

1st attempt I checked "yes" to install Nivida Update, which caused all items to fail.

2nd attmept I did not check or choose to install Nividia Update & all other components installed correctly.
anybody had this

ATAG_Bliss · #4 08-11-2011, 11:02 PM

Every time I install new drivers I get a blue screen. So I always do it with safe mode and it's worked every time since then. Maybe try installing them in safe mode?

jimbop · #5 08-11-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SYN_Bliss

Every time I install new drivers I get a blue screen. So I always do it with safe mode and it's worked every time since then. Maybe try installing them in safe mode?

+1. And I never install the updater or any of the other rubbish, just the video driver.

skouras · #6 08-11-2011, 11:12 PM

no blue screen for me
but i can't get to install the updater
everything else install great
anyway to tell you the truth i don't need it
because i install the new drivers manually and not via updater

ATAG_Bliss · #7 08-11-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skouras

no blue screen for me
but i can't get to install the updater
everything else install great
anyway to tell you the truth i don't need it
because i install the new drivers manually and not via updater

Let me know how it works for you skouras. Remember, don't use a game profile. Do all your settings globally.

=FI=Scott · #8 08-12-2011, 02:30 AM

I always do the following istalling new drivers and it seems to work well for me.

1. Uninstall the old driver via Control Panel/Uninstall Program.
2.Restart PC in safe mode without internet connection.
3.Run a driver cleaner-I use driversweeper and clear out old Nvidia display drivers.
4.Re-start normally (but without internet connection) and run the driver install.
5. Restart with Internet connection and re-do settings etc.

This has always worked for me. As to the Nvidia update thing I don't use it. Nvidia bundles up a load of useless rubbish with their drivers and this is another example. If you want to update your drivers better to do it yourself.

#9 08-11-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SYN_Bliss

Every time I install new drivers I get a blue screen. So I always do it with safe mode and it's worked every time since then. Maybe try installing them in safe mode?

Not me. I never get a blue screen, you must be doing something wrong.