Re: Nvidia driver version 169.21 released for vista 64
Carlos,
Yes it is - Samsung SyncMaster 213T
This is the 1st time I have had any issue w/driver updates.
I rolled back to last version - all OK
BChat
"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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BChat,
Is your monitor showing up properly in Device Manager?
That might explain the difference in resolution settings.
Carlos
"BChat" wrote:
> Carlos,
>
> The new version seems to only have 6 resolution settings, as opposed to 13
> in the last version.
> The 1152x864 setting I was using is not available now. This is giving me a
> look I am not used to.
> I re-set all the Aero/Cleartype settings
>
> "To turn on ClearType
> Open Appearance Settings.
>
> Click Effects.
>
> In the Effects dialog box, select Use the following method to smooth edges
> of screen fonts.
>
> Select ClearType in the list, and then click OK.
>
> Note
> Whether you select Standard or ClearType from the list, you must have a
> video card and monitor that support a color setting of at least 256
> colors.
> You'll get the best results with High color (24-bit) or Highest color
> (32-bit) support. You can change color quality in Display Settings in
> Control Panel"
>
> I think I revert to the last set of drivers - seems better for me.
> I used to uninstall the old drivers first, the install new ones - as
> instructed.
> I think I read somewhere this was no longer necessary and lately I have
> been
> installing the new drivers in the same folder as the old - overwriting all
> the old files
> with the new ones - it has been working OK. New version shows up in
> Hardware
> Device Manager.
> I tried both ways with this driver set - same results.
> This is the 1st set of Betas I will not be keeping in the last year and a
> half.
> Maybe it's just me and my machine ;-)
>
> Thanks to you and Kue2 for the replies.
> BChat
>
>
>
> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> BChat,
> That indicates that font smoothing (a.k.a. "Cleartype) is disabled (is
> Aero
> enabled after the update?).
> I am not at my Vista machine right now so I can't tell you how to
> re-enable
> Cleartype.
> Also check the experience index.
> You always have to run it again after updating video drivers.
> One last question, did you do your homework and uninstalled the previous
> drivers before installing the newer ones?
> Carlos
>
> "BChat" wrote:
>
> > Kue2 - I just updated to the latest drivers - 32 bit - as I always do.
> > Seems
> > to have messed with the font appearance, looks grainy/gritty like XP.
> > Did
> > you notice any difference in the 64 bit version?
> > BChat
> >
> >
> >
> > "Kue2" <Kue2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:uVPX1hBPIHA.4684@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_169.21.html
> >
> > ForceWare Release 169 WHQL Candidate
> > Version: 169.21
> > Release Date: December 11, 2007
> > Operating System: Windows Vista 64-bit
> > Language: U.S. English
> > File Size: 48.7 MB
> >
> >
>
>