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Old 09-01-2009   #1 (permalink)


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No Vista games

I recently replaced my display driver and can no longer access any of the pre-loaded Vista games. When I try to open solitaire, hearts, etc. all I get is a quick flash on my monitor. Any ideas or suggestions?

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Old 09-01-2009   #2 (permalink)


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: No Vista games

Roll back the driver in device manager. See the attachment. Open up device manager and then the properties for your display adapter:

What gpu do you have?
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Old 09-01-2009   #3 (permalink)


vista home basic 32 bit
 
 

Re: No Vista games

My new driver is a VisionTek Tadeon X1050. I'm unable to "roll back driver"
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Old 09-01-2009   #4 (permalink)


vista home basic 32 bit
 
 

Re: No Vista games

Make that a Radeon X1050.
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Old 09-01-2009   #5 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 64bit SP2
 
 

Re: No Vista games

did you update your driver manually? from ATI's site? or did you use windows update or your pc manufacturers update?
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Old 09-01-2009   #6 (permalink)


Windows 7
 
 

Re: No Vista games

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by cousin View Post
I recently replaced my display driver and can no longer access any of the pre-loaded Vista games. When I try to open solitaire, hearts, etc. all I get is a quick flash on my monitor. Any ideas or suggestions?

Have you tried a system restore?
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Old 09-01-2009   #7 (permalink)


vista home basic 32 bit
 
 

Re: No Vista games

I used the windows update
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Old 09-01-2009   #8 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 64bit SP2
 
 

Re: No Vista games

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by cousin View Post
I used the windows update
which is most likely why your having issues

Graphics Drivers & Software

uninstall yuor old ones through control panel first then reboot then install new ones

if you still have issues come back and we can explain how to use a driver cleaner in safemode , i dont think it'll be necessary at this point

Last edited by Dwarf; 09-01-2009 at 01:46 PM.. Reason: Replaced link with main AMD graphics download page.
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Old 09-01-2009   #9 (permalink)


vista home basic 32 bit
 
 

Re: No Vista games

Driver Robot wants to charge me $30.00 to download new updates.
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Old 09-01-2009   #10 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64
 
 

Re: No Vista games

Get rid of Driver Robot. You can get driver updates free of charge directly from the manufacturers website.
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