Vista - unable to install nvidia driver

**t-4-2** · 06-09-2008

Hello everyone,
I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link )
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So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work.
So, I tried Take Ownership, same result.
Can someone show the the way ?

**Brink** · 06-09-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Hello everyone,
I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link )
ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting

So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work.
So, I tried Take Ownership, same result.
Can someone show the the way ?

Hi t-4-2,

Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you?

NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**t-4-2** · 06-10-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Hello everyone,
I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link )
ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting

So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work.
So, I tried Take Ownership, same result.
Can someone show the the way ?

Hi t-4-2,

Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you?

NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Hello Shawn,
Went to the link you gave me. Tried to download 175.16. I can't get it to run. Here is what I did :--
1. Downloaded to the desktop
2. run the program, told me Location to save file will be c:\nvidia\winvista\175.16\english. And, if the folder does not exist, it will be created for me. I clicked Next
3.Here come the problems :
a.) popup window : System cannot find path specified. I click OK.
b.) popup window : Error Executing the specified prog.
"setup.exe" ( I clicked OK )
c.) popup window : Unable to execute the specified command line.
That's it. I'm stuck.

**Brink** · 06-10-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Hello everyone,
I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link )
ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting

So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work.
So, I tried Take Ownership, same result.
Can someone show the the way ?

Hi t-4-2,

Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you?

NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Hello Shawn,
Went to the link you gave me. Tried to download 175.16. I can't get it to run. Here is what I did :--
1. Downloaded to the desktop
2. run the program, told me Location to save file will be c:\nvidia\winvista\175.16\english. And, if the folder does not exist, it will be created for me. I clicked Next
3.Here come the problems :
a.) popup window : System cannot find path specified. I click OK.
b.) popup window : Error Executing the specified prog.
"setup.exe" ( I clicked OK )
c.) popup window : Unable to execute the specified command line.
That's it. I'm stuck.

t-4-2,

Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again.

Shawn

**t-4-2** · 06-10-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Hi t-4-2,

Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you?

NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Hello Shawn,
Went to the link you gave me. Tried to download 175.16. I can't get it to run. Here is what I did :--
1. Downloaded to the desktop
2. run the program, told me Location to save file will be c:\nvidia\winvista\175.16\english. And, if the folder does not exist, it will be created for me. I clicked Next
3.Here come the problems :
a.) popup window : System cannot find path specified. I click OK.
b.) popup window : Error Executing the specified prog.
"setup.exe" ( I clicked OK )
c.) popup window : Unable to execute the specified command line.
That's it. I'm stuck.

t-4-2,

Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again.

Shawn

Hello Shawn,
UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result.

**Brink** · 06-10-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

t-4-2,

Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again.

Shawn

Hello Shawn,
UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result.

t-4-2,

Check to see if the Owner of the C: drive is "TrustedInstaller". If it is not, then this tutorial will show you how to restore it back to it.

TrustedInstaller - Restore as Owner

Shawn

**t-4-2** · 06-11-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

t-4-2,

Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again.

Shawn

Hello Shawn,
UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result.

t-4-2,

Check to see if the Owner of the C: drive is "TrustedInstaller". If it is not, then this tutorial will show you how to restore it back to it.

TrustedInstaller - Restore as Owner

Shawn

Hello Shawn,
There might be the root of my problem. The OS C Security window does not have Trusted Installer listed under Group or user names. And yet, under owner tab, it is listed as "current owner". I'll show you 2 screenshots in a moment.

**t-4-2** · 06-11-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Hello Shawn,
UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result.

t-4-2,

Check to see if the Owner of the C: drive is "TrustedInstaller". If it is not, then this tutorial will show you how to restore it back to it.

TrustedInstaller - Restore as Owner

Shawn

Hello Shawn,
There might be the root of my problem. The OS C Security window does not have Trusted Installer listed under Group or user names. And yet, under owner tab, it is listed as "current owner". I'll show you 2 screenshots in a moment.

OK. 1st screenshot re: security tab, Group or User Names ( missing Trusted Installer name )

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2nd screenshot, re Owner tab

http://imagegrotto.com/view-owner14643.JPG

**johngalt** · 06-11-2008

What is on your permissions tab of that? Because I have a whole slew of things for Groups (4 to be exact) listed on the System tab of properties of C, and the same groups listed in Permissions tab of Advanced settings

**t-4-2** · 06-11-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by johngalt

What is on your permissions tab of that? Because I have a whole slew of things for Groups (4 to be exact) listed on the System tab of properties of C, and the same groups listed in Permissions tab of Advanced settings

Hello Johngalt,
This is what I have on permission tab :

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06-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	unable to install nvidia driver Hello everyone, I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link ) ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work. So, I tried Take Ownership, same result. Can someone show the the way ?
My System Specs

06-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,988 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Hello everyone, I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link ) ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work. So, I tried Take Ownership, same result. Can someone show the the way ? Hi t-4-2, Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you? NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

06-10-2008	#3 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Hello everyone, I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link ) ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work. So, I tried Take Ownership, same result. Can someone show the the way ? Hi t-4-2, Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you? NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search Hope this helps, Shawn Hello Shawn, Went to the link you gave me. Tried to download 175.16. I can't get it to run. Here is what I did :-- 1. Downloaded to the desktop 2. run the program, told me Location to save file will be c:\nvidia\winvista\175.16\english. And, if the folder does not exist, it will be created for me. I clicked Next 3.Here come the problems : a.) popup window : System cannot find path specified. I click OK. b.) popup window : Error Executing the specified prog. "setup.exe" ( I clicked OK ) c.) popup window : Unable to execute the specified command line. That's it. I'm stuck.
My System Specs

06-10-2008	#4 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,988 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Hello everyone, I am trying to install nvidia driver (R180763) 53 MB, which applies to GeForce 8400M and GS. I had it downloaded to my desktop, unzipped it with 7ZIP, and ran it. I was told to create a folder C:\Dell\Drivers\R180763, clicked yes, and it said it's unable to create the folder.( See screenshot link ) ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting So, I opened the OS drive , right click R180763.exe, Run As Admin, and tried to drag/drop to C drive. It said I needed permission, click "try again", won't work. So, I tried Take Ownership, same result. Can someone show the the way ? Hi t-4-2, Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you? NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search Hope this helps, Shawn Hello Shawn, Went to the link you gave me. Tried to download 175.16. I can't get it to run. Here is what I did :-- 1. Downloaded to the desktop 2. run the program, told me Location to save file will be c:\nvidia\winvista\175.16\english. And, if the folder does not exist, it will be created for me. I clicked Next 3.Here come the problems : a.) popup window : System cannot find path specified. I click OK. b.) popup window : Error Executing the specified prog. "setup.exe" ( I clicked OK ) c.) popup window : Unable to execute the specified command line. That's it. I'm stuck. t-4-2, Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again. Shawn
My System Specs

06-10-2008	#5 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Hi t-4-2, Have you tried the drivers from nVidia for your series 8 graphics card to see how they work for you? NVIDIA Driver Downloads - Advanced Search Hope this helps, Shawn Hello Shawn, Went to the link you gave me. Tried to download 175.16. I can't get it to run. Here is what I did :-- 1. Downloaded to the desktop 2. run the program, told me Location to save file will be c:\nvidia\winvista\175.16\english. And, if the folder does not exist, it will be created for me. I clicked Next 3.Here come the problems : a.) popup window : System cannot find path specified. I click OK. b.) popup window : Error Executing the specified prog. "setup.exe" ( I clicked OK ) c.) popup window : Unable to execute the specified command line. That's it. I'm stuck. t-4-2, Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again. Shawn Hello Shawn, UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result.
My System Specs

06-10-2008	#6 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,988 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Quote: Originally Posted by Brink t-4-2, Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again. Shawn Hello Shawn, UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result. t-4-2, Check to see if the Owner of the C: drive is "TrustedInstaller". If it is not, then this tutorial will show you how to restore it back to it. TrustedInstaller - Restore as Owner Shawn
My System Specs

06-11-2008	#7 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Quote: Originally Posted by Brink t-4-2, Do you have UAC turned off by chance? I have seen something similar to this with Adobe Reader when UAC was turned off. Be sure that it is turned on and try again. Shawn Hello Shawn, UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result. t-4-2, Check to see if the Owner of the C: drive is "TrustedInstaller". If it is not, then this tutorial will show you how to restore it back to it. TrustedInstaller - Restore as Owner Shawn Hello Shawn, There might be the root of my problem. The OS C Security window does not have Trusted Installer listed under Group or user names. And yet, under owner tab, it is listed as "current owner". I'll show you 2 screenshots in a moment.
My System Specs

06-11-2008	#8 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Hello Shawn, UAC is always on. In fact I was prompted when I tried to run the program. Tried to run it again. Same result. t-4-2, Check to see if the Owner of the C: drive is "TrustedInstaller". If it is not, then this tutorial will show you how to restore it back to it. TrustedInstaller - Restore as Owner Shawn Hello Shawn, There might be the root of my problem. The OS C Security window does not have Trusted Installer listed under Group or user names. And yet, under owner tab, it is listed as "current owner". I'll show you 2 screenshots in a moment. OK. 1st screenshot re: security tab, Group or User Names ( missing Trusted Installer name ) ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting 2nd screenshot, re Owner tab http://imagegrotto.com/view-owner14643.JPG
My System Specs

06-11-2008	#9 (permalink)
johngalt Vista Ultimate x64 MAK, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,848 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver What is on your permissions tab of that? Because I have a whole slew of things for Groups (4 to be exact) listed on the System tab of properties of C, and the same groups listed in Permissions tab of Advanced settings
My System Specs

06-11-2008	#10 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: unable to install nvidia driver Quote: Originally Posted by johngalt What is on your permissions tab of that? Because I have a whole slew of things for Groups (4 to be exact) listed on the System tab of properties of C, and the same groups listed in Permissions tab of Advanced settings Hello Johngalt, This is what I have on permission tab : ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting
My System Specs

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