Can't find a driver that works for Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT

Wathne

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Hey guys, I got a problem with my GeForce 8600 GT graphics card, I've tried using the one on Nvidias home page, that states in the "http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_178.24_whql.html" page... I've tried downloading and installing but I get a message each time that It's the inccorect one.. I have 64bit vista home edittion or something..

Any help would be great
 

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Hey guys, I got a problem with my GeForce 8600 GT graphics card, I've tried using the one on Nvidias home page, that states in the "http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_178.24_whql.html" page... I've tried downloading and installing but I get a message each time that It's the inccorect one.. I have 64bit vista home edittion or something..

Any help would be great
Welcome to the forums Wathne,
Its rather unusual that nvidia drivers fail to install, can you check this for me, click start and type in the search bar "dxdiag" and hit enter, does your graphics card show in there under the display tab? and secondly, can you verify that you have windows vista 64 bit, do this by right clicking computer and clicking on properties. heres a few pics to help you out.
 

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DX10 is included with Vista so you have DX10 but if you have a card that is DX9 it will only use DX9.
 

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    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
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    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
    7200 rpm
    Western Digital 160 GB IDE
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    Dynex 400w
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    Nothin Special
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    Stock
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
Try reinstalling AoC, make sure you install the DX stuff that it asks you for. Most games will "install" DirectX 9.0c because almost every game has a small bit of additional DX content that is updated when you install.
 

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