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** · 05-26-2008

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:	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

**Daedalus** · 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

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VeGaNKo

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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

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

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FrustratedMan Member Join Date: May 2008 Vista x64 > Vista Home Premium 32bit > Vista x64 67 posts Rep Power: 4	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 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Vista Business/Home Premium/Ultimate x64/Server 2008 X64 389 posts Rep Power: 34	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.
My System Specs

05-26-2008	#3 (permalink)
johngalt Antidisestablishmentarian Join Date: May 2008 e x86 MAK, XVista Ultimate x64 MAK, Vista UltimatP x64, XP x86, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,300 posts 3rd Rock Rep Power: 107	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 I’m a PC Join Date: Oct 2005 Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 19,986 posts Manchester, UK Rep Power: 150	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 Member Join Date: May 2008 Vista x64 > Vista Home Premium 32bit > Vista x64 67 posts Rep Power: 4	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 The Contemplator Join Date: Mar 2008 Vista Ultimate 64-bit SP1 652 posts Doncaster, UK Rep Power: 56	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	#8 (permalink)
Daedalus Former 'Axon' Join Date: May 2008 Vista™ Ultimate x64 277 posts Turnhout, BE Rep Power: 22	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

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SCSIraidGURU Guru Join Date: May 2008 Vista x64 Ultimate 952 posts Rep Power: 49	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.
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