Looks like Vista updated my Nvidia video card drivers. Very annoying... I only noticed when I loaded up some games, and realized that there was no AA. Typically, the control panel does not show up so I can not set up my AA.
I used to have the 182.50 drivers, now I am running these according to the device manager:
8.17.12.5896
So what I would like to know is if there is a way to make the Nvidia control panel work with these drivers? I am using Vista 64bit and a GTX 260.
Finally, if I must try reinstalling, what would I have to do? I will try this, but it was not sufficient in the past:
1) Uninstall Nvidia video drivers from Add/Remove programs list
2) Go into safe mode (should this be in SAFE NETWORKING?), run Driver Sweeper
3) Run Crap Cleaner and its Registry Cleaner
4) Delete the Nvidia folder in Computer/Drive C
5) Boot into Vista (normal mode), install drivers
Usually this results in errors during installation of the new drivers. Sometimes it will install fine, but there will be no control panel unless I reinstall the 182.50 drivers.
Any other cleaning programs I should try? Any other folders I have to delete? And should I physically remove my video card anywhere in this process?
...and now I remember why I wanted to upgrade my video card. Just bought a new CPU, so I am stuck with Nvidia for a few more months...
I used to have the 182.50 drivers, now I am running these according to the device manager:
8.17.12.5896
So what I would like to know is if there is a way to make the Nvidia control panel work with these drivers? I am using Vista 64bit and a GTX 260.
Finally, if I must try reinstalling, what would I have to do? I will try this, but it was not sufficient in the past:
1) Uninstall Nvidia video drivers from Add/Remove programs list
2) Go into safe mode (should this be in SAFE NETWORKING?), run Driver Sweeper
3) Run Crap Cleaner and its Registry Cleaner
4) Delete the Nvidia folder in Computer/Drive C
5) Boot into Vista (normal mode), install drivers
Usually this results in errors during installation of the new drivers. Sometimes it will install fine, but there will be no control panel unless I reinstall the 182.50 drivers.
Any other cleaning programs I should try? Any other folders I have to delete? And should I physically remove my video card anywhere in this process?
...and now I remember why I wanted to upgrade my video card. Just bought a new CPU, so I am stuck with Nvidia for a few more months...