Vista - Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install?

**FrustratedMan** · 05-26-2008

I am running Vistax64 and as soon as I install the latest driver for my 8800GTS 512MB KO from EVGA, it crashes. I've spoken to EVGA and they were really surprised. I am currently using 169.xx (from Dec. '07) and haven't had any problems.

I'm just wondering if there are other people out there with a similar problem or solution to this problem?

**joel406** · 05-26-2008

I havent crashed, but I noticed a slight dirrerence at bootup. Nothing major, but there may be a bug.

**johngalt** · 05-27-2008

Actually, Frustrated Man, I had almost the opposite- game performance was slightly choppy with the 169 drivers but it rock solid with the 175 drivers for my eVGA 8800 GTS 512MB KO edition GA in Vista Ultimate x64 w/ SP1.

**z3r010** · 05-27-2008

I have never had any problems with nvidia drivers before, but 175.16 just did not work at all!! after install and reboot my machine became very unstable and blue screened on resume from sleep.

**FrustratedMan** · 05-27-2008

I wonder what's causing such a polarization in results...

I submitted a bug report or tech support claim to EVGA so they are aware there are problems, but they probably already know. I've never had any problems with EVGA stuff in the past. They are a good company.

**Dwarf** · 05-27-2008

Hi John and others following this thread,

I am currently using the 175.16 driver without any problems whatsoever. I upgraded to this driver from the previous 169.25 when I upgraded my graphics card from a 7600GT to an 8800GT. However, unlike previous graphics driver updates where I merely installed a fresh driver, I had to uninstall the previous version and revert back to the driver as supplied on the Vista installation disk before I could get it to install.
Dwarf

**VeGaNKo** · 05-28-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by FrustratedMan

I am running Vistax64 and as soon as I install the latest driver for my 8800GTS 512MB KO from EVGA, it crashes. I've spoken to EVGA and they were really surprised. I am currently using 169.xx (from Dec. '07) and haven't had any problems.

I'm just wondering if there are other people out there with a similar problem or solution to this problem?

You may try nVidia 175.70 for Vista64
download

**Axon** · 05-28-2008

There could be a driver conflict. Try to uninstall all + Driver Cleaner Pro and do a fresh install of the latest WHQL drivers.

SCSIraidGURU · 05-28-2008

My Crystal Mark Scores improved with 175. They installed fast. I did uninstall 169 before and restarted. I would investigate a motherboard chipset conflict with Vista.

**johngalt** · 05-28-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by VeGaNKo

Quote: Originally Posted by FrustratedMan

I am running Vistax64 and as soon as I install the latest driver for my 8800GTS 512MB KO from EVGA, it crashes. I've spoken to EVGA and they were really surprised. I am currently using 169.xx (from Dec. '07) and haven't had any problems.

I'm just wondering if there are other people out there with a similar problem or solution to this problem?

You may try nVidia 175.70 for Vista64
download

Quote:

Webmasters: Please link to the previous page, not the files directly.
The download links are rotated on an hourly basis automatically which will make this page link invalid.

This is the link that should not change.

ForceWare 175.70 Vista (64-bit) download from Guru3D.com

05-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
FrustratedMan Vista x64 > Vista Home Premium 32bit > Vista x64 75 posts	Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? I am running Vistax64 and as soon as I install the latest driver for my 8800GTS 512MB KO from EVGA, it crashes. I've spoken to EVGA and they were really surprised. I am currently using 169.xx (from Dec. '07) and haven't had any problems. I'm just wondering if there are other people out there with a similar problem or solution to this problem?
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05-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
joel406 Vista Business/Home Premium/Ultimate x64/Server 2008 X64 471 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? I havent crashed, but I noticed a slight dirrerence at bootup. Nothing major, but there may be a bug.
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05-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
johngalt Vista Ultimate x64 MAK, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,848 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? Actually, Frustrated Man, I had almost the opposite- game performance was slightly choppy with the 169 drivers but it rock solid with the 175 drivers for my eVGA 8800 GTS 512MB KO edition GA in Vista Ultimate x64 w/ SP1.
My System Specs

05-27-2008	#4 (permalink)
z3r010 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 21,391 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? I have never had any problems with nvidia drivers before, but 175.16 just did not work at all!! after install and reboot my machine became very unstable and blue screened on resume from sleep.
My System Specs

05-27-2008	#5 (permalink)
FrustratedMan Vista x64 > Vista Home Premium 32bit > Vista x64 75 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? I wonder what's causing such a polarization in results... I submitted a bug report or tech support claim to EVGA so they are aware there are problems, but they probably already know. I've never had any problems with EVGA stuff in the past. They are a good company.
My System Specs

05-27-2008	#6 (permalink)
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,193 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? Hi John and others following this thread, I am currently using the 175.16 driver without any problems whatsoever. I upgraded to this driver from the previous 169.25 when I upgraded my graphics card from a 7600GT to an 8800GT. However, unlike previous graphics driver updates where I merely installed a fresh driver, I had to uninstall the previous version and revert back to the driver as supplied on the Vista installation disk before I could get it to install. Dwarf
My System Specs

05-28-2008	#7 (permalink)
VeGaNKo Win 7 x64 25 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? Quote: Originally Posted by FrustratedMan I am running Vistax64 and as soon as I install the latest driver for my 8800GTS 512MB KO from EVGA, it crashes. I've spoken to EVGA and they were really surprised. I am currently using 169.xx (from Dec. '07) and haven't had any problems. I'm just wondering if there are other people out there with a similar problem or solution to this problem? You may try nVidia 175.70 for Vista64 download
My System Specs

05-28-2008	#8 (permalink)
Axon Vista™ Ultimate x64 286 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? There could be a driver conflict. Try to uninstall all + Driver Cleaner Pro and do a fresh install of the latest WHQL drivers.
My System Specs

05-28-2008	#9 (permalink)
SCSIraidGURU Vista x64 Ultimate 1,823 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? My Crystal Mark Scores improved with 175. They installed fast. I did uninstall 169 before and restarted. I would investigate a motherboard chipset conflict with Vista.
My System Specs

05-28-2008	#10 (permalink)
johngalt Vista Ultimate x64 MAK, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,848 posts	Re: Anybody else crashing with 175.16 install? Quote: Originally Posted by VeGaNKo Quote: Originally Posted by FrustratedMan I am running Vistax64 and as soon as I install the latest driver for my 8800GTS 512MB KO from EVGA, it crashes. I've spoken to EVGA and they were really surprised. I am currently using 169.xx (from Dec. '07) and haven't had any problems. I'm just wondering if there are other people out there with a similar problem or solution to this problem? You may try nVidia 175.70 for Vista64 download Quote: Webmasters: Please link to the previous page, not the files directly. The download links are rotated on an hourly basis automatically which will make this page link invalid. This is the link that should not change. ForceWare 175.70 Vista (64-bit) download from Guru3D.com
My System Specs

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