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Expert: Chris Morrison Date: 6/8/2008 Subject: GE Force FX 5500 problems
Question when playing mwv files or any video games, my computer flashes and won't quit doing it.....I have removed drivers and re-installed to no avail - it works on old old games like wolfenstein 3d, but either freezes or flashes on anything else - card was fine until about a month ago can anyone help me ?
Answer Download the newest drivers from Nvidia's website.
Don't install them
Download and run cleanup http://www.stevengould.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=2...
Say no to demo mode
Defragment your hard drive
Go to device manager and expand display adapters. Right click your card and choose uninstall or remove.
Go to add/remove programs and uninstall any nvidia software.
Reboot.
Cancel the hardware wizard and install the driver you downloaded.
Reboot again.
Sound and video go hand and hand with games. Check and see if there are updated sound card driver for you sound card at the computer manufacturer's website.
Let em know if the problem persists.
