Vista - GeForce 9800GT Drivers not being recognized on 64 bit!

PatrickALey · 10-15-2008

Hello,

I just recently purchased this PC and am unable to get the drivers working for my video card.. When I check Device Manager, it says:

"Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)
Click 'Check for solutions' to send data about this device to Microsoft and to see if there is a solution available."

I've tried installing them from the CD that was provided, even installing the latest drivers from the Nvidia website. I'm seriously stuck!

Also, when the machine is booting up, the visual effects go all crazy while loading the PC and it looks like a whole bunch of discolored pixelized lines all over the place.

Any help would be most appreciated! Thank you!

**joel406** · 10-16-2008

You have a bad video card.

Replace ASAP.

**damocles** · 10-17-2008

Make sure the graphic card is seated properly into the motherboard before going through an RMA process.

PatrickALey · 10-17-2008

Well, after calling Tech Support and taking a look myself. It is indeed the Video Card that is dead. After reseating it, it doesn't even show a screen.

Guess I'll start the RMA process.

Thank you all for your help!

10-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
PatrickALey Vista Home Premium x64 2 posts	GeForce 9800GT Drivers not being recognized on 64 bit! Hello, I just recently purchased this PC and am unable to get the drivers working for my video card.. When I check Device Manager, it says: "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) Click 'Check for solutions' to send data about this device to Microsoft and to see if there is a solution available." I've tried installing them from the CD that was provided, even installing the latest drivers from the Nvidia website. I'm seriously stuck! Also, when the machine is booting up, the visual effects go all crazy while loading the PC and it looks like a whole bunch of discolored pixelized lines all over the place. Any help would be most appreciated! Thank you!
My System Specs

10-16-2008	#2 (permalink)
joel406 Vista Business/Home Premium/Ultimate x64/Server 2008 X64 471 posts	Re: GeForce 9800GT Drivers not being recognized on 64 bit! You have a bad video card. Replace ASAP.
My System Specs

10-17-2008	#3 (permalink)
damocles Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 267 posts	Re: GeForce 9800GT Drivers not being recognized on 64 bit! Make sure the graphic card is seated properly into the motherboard before going through an RMA process.
My System Specs

10-17-2008	#4 (permalink)
PatrickALey Vista Home Premium x64 2 posts	Re: GeForce 9800GT Drivers not being recognized on 64 bit! Well, after calling Tech Support and taking a look myself. It is indeed the Video Card that is dead. After reseating it, it doesn't even show a screen. Guess I'll start the RMA process. Thank you all for your help!
My System Specs

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