Vista - driver problem ?

**nbalog** · 11-25-2008

I recieve the folowing error when trying to play any game or use google earth: "Display driver atikmdag stopped responding and has successfully recovered". I have vista ultimate 32bit, two monitors powerder by ultramon and radeon x1550 graphic card(newest drivers installed).

Has anyone the similar problem ? Has anyone idea where is the problem ?

**chinga69** · 11-25-2008

hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems

**nbalog** · 11-25-2008

i tried to shut down the second monitor in display settings. The same problem occures in tray

**chinga69** · 11-25-2008

the only permanent fix i found was to remove the second monitor

i did get it reasonably stable by uninstalling all ati software and then go to device manager and install the drivers for the card there and not use the ati installer

**Litewave** · 01-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69

hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems

Hi chinga69

Are you still having sucess with the nvidia? I have the same ati issue with 2 monitors, and am looking for options.

**AstaLaVista** · 01-18-2009

Have you guys checked your Device Manager to see if both your monitors are there and not just the Generic PnP & Non-Pnp monitors? the answer might be as simple as updating your monitors drivers for x64 profiles.

**chinga69** · 01-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Litewave

Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69

hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems

Hi chinga69

Are you still having sucess with the nvidia? I have the same ati issue with 2 monitors, and am looking for options.

yes i have not had that issue since changing to nvidia

cheers brad

**Litewave** · 01-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69

Quote: Originally Posted by Litewave

Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69

hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems

Hi chinga69

Are you still having sucess with the nvidia? I have the same ati issue with 2 monitors, and am looking for options.

yes i have not had that issue since changing to nvidia

cheers brad

Thats great news. Im still trying to stabilize my system. Have done the same, removed ATI, CCC etc.. and now using nvidia.
It's a 2 week old build, it's getting better !

Thanks for your assistance

**Litewave** · 01-19-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by AstaLaVista

Have you guys checked your Device Manager to see if both your monitors are there and not just the Generic PnP & Non-Pnp monitors? the answer might be as simple as updating your monitors drivers for x64 profiles.

Sorry for the delay in responding to your reply. I did check the Westinghouse site for drivers for my 2 lcd's, there are none there

Thanks for your response.

11-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
nbalog business x64 9 posts	driver problem ? I recieve the folowing error when trying to play any game or use google earth: "Display driver atikmdag stopped responding and has successfully recovered". I have vista ultimate 32bit, two monitors powerder by ultramon and radeon x1550 graphic card(newest drivers installed). Has anyone the similar problem ? Has anyone idea where is the problem ?
My System Specs

11-25-2008	#2 (permalink)
chinga69 vista ultimate 64 x 32 246 posts	Re: driver problem ? hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems
My System Specs

11-25-2008	#3 (permalink)
nbalog business x64 9 posts	Re: driver problem ? i tried to shut down the second monitor in display settings. The same problem occures in tray
My System Specs

11-25-2008	#4 (permalink)
chinga69 vista ultimate 64 x 32 246 posts	Re: driver problem ? the only permanent fix i found was to remove the second monitor i did get it reasonably stable by uninstalling all ati software and then go to device manager and install the drivers for the card there and not use the ati installer
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#5 (permalink)
Litewave Vista Ultimate 64 11 posts	Re: driver problem ? Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69 hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems Hi chinga69 Are you still having sucess with the nvidia? I have the same ati issue with 2 monitors, and am looking for options.
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#6 (permalink)
AstaLaVista Vista x64 + Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate) 1,213 posts	Re: driver problem ? Have you guys checked your Device Manager to see if both your monitors are there and not just the Generic PnP & Non-Pnp monitors? the answer might be as simple as updating your monitors drivers for x64 profiles.
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#7 (permalink)
chinga69 vista ultimate 64 x 32 246 posts	Re: driver problem ? Quote: Originally Posted by Litewave Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69 hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems Hi chinga69 Are you still having sucess with the nvidia? I have the same ati issue with 2 monitors, and am looking for options. yes i have not had that issue since changing to nvidia cheers brad
My System Specs

01-19-2009	#8 (permalink)
Litewave Vista Ultimate 64 11 posts	Re: driver problem ? Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69 Quote: Originally Posted by Litewave Quote: Originally Posted by chinga69 hi i have had similar problem when using 2 monitors in 64 bit from what i could find out it has to do with using 2 monitors i gave up on my ati card and bought an nvidia 9500 no more problems Hi chinga69 Are you still having sucess with the nvidia? I have the same ati issue with 2 monitors, and am looking for options. yes i have not had that issue since changing to nvidia cheers brad Thats great news. Im still trying to stabilize my system. Have done the same, removed ATI, CCC etc.. and now using nvidia. It's a 2 week old build, it's getting better ! Thanks for your assistance
My System Specs

01-19-2009	#9 (permalink)
Litewave Vista Ultimate 64 11 posts	Re: driver problem ? Quote: Originally Posted by AstaLaVista Have you guys checked your Device Manager to see if both your monitors are there and not just the Generic PnP & Non-Pnp monitors? the answer might be as simple as updating your monitors drivers for x64 profiles. Sorry for the delay in responding to your reply. I did check the Westinghouse site for drivers for my 2 lcd's, there are none there Thanks for your response.
My System Specs

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