Edited by D-Berd, 16 November 2010 - 11:41 PM.
Blue Lines during bootup
#16
Posted 16 November 2010 - 11:07 PM
#17
Posted 17 November 2010 - 04:47 PM
Ok, so if I understand correctly, the pc boots up ok without the drivers? Now what happens when you install the drivers and reboot? Edit: this is from the nvidia website http://www.nvidia.co...79.48_beta.html it has a newer release date and it could be a possible alternative if the dell site drivers don't work. The other option is to find an older driver and try installing that. It sounds like there might be a little more going on with your pc than just a video driver issue. Check the event viewer in control panel and also check device manager to see if there are any problem devices. Did you install any new software or update any other drivers? Did you have any other devices hooked to the pc? Like a external monitors of printers usb devices? You could try cleaning your system of unwanted files with something like http://www.filehippo...nload_ccleaner. You could check the "Dr.Watson for Windows" utility that comes with windows and check for application errors...... Go over this info and post back.
Yes when I boot w/o any nvidia drivers, the blue lines are still there on the bootscreen, but disappear once you get past there. However, of course there are other problems since there are no nvidia drivers installed, worser rez etc.
I will try those drivers
The device manager shows that I am missing a driver for something, but it doesn't tell me what. I will upload a screenshot later. However, I never had that driver installed and it no problems have surfaced until now.
I did install mirc from ther mirc website, but I uninstalled that once the blue lines problem came up and it didn't help.
Nothing hooked up, not even a mouse. And I did clean my registry with ccleaner. I have opened up my laptop, but the blue lines disappear once past the bootup screen, so I don't think its a hardware issue, though not sure of course.
Will try what you suggested.
#18
Posted 17 November 2010 - 04:58 PM
It may help to find out what driver you're missing and make sure it gets installed. That could be part of the problem. I would think it has something to do with the tv tuner if I'm correct. I'm not sure what exactly is in your pc. You should download and update all the drivers on the pc from the site I posted earlier.The device manager shows that I am missing a driver for something, but it doesn't tell me what. I will upload a screenshot later. However, I never had that driver installed and it no problems have surfaced until now. I did install mirc from ther mirc website, but I uninstalled that once the blue lines problem came up and it didn't help.Nothing hooked up, not even a mouse. And I did clean my registry with ccleaner. I have opened up my laptop, but the blue lines disappear once past the bootup screen, so I don't think its a hardware issue, though not sure of course. Will try what you suggested.
#19
Posted 17 November 2010 - 05:57 PM
Edit: this is from the nvidia website http://www.nvidia.co...79.48_beta.html
Unless I am mistaken that is for Windows7 and Vista.
I made the same error on my first post,when his specs said Windows7 but I now know he is on XP Media Edition.
And sorry for the confusion, completely my fault, but the computer that has the problem is actually using windows xp 2005 media edition, not windows 7 home premium, that is my other computer, sorry.
Edited by Macboatmaster, 17 November 2010 - 05:58 PM.
#20
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:01 PM
Heres the picture of the missing driver, the other driver missing is my video driver.
#21
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:23 PM
Edited by D-Berd, 17 November 2010 - 06:34 PM.
#22
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:31 PM
#23
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:37 PM
What does concern me is the Video controller.
I would connect an external monitor and se if the problem still exists.
If the problem does NOT exist with an external monitor, then I think it is the inverter which is on its way out and is only likely to get worse. The cost of replacing these, even if you can get one is quite frightening. You would have to seek other advice as my knowledge of inverters is very limited.
FIRST AND FOREMOST - sorry typed in incorrect order
I would - go to the DELL site insert your service tag and download the CORRECT driver for your GeForce7300. YOu are a\lways best getting the DELL provided one, as the ones from the Nvidia site are not specific to the Dell setup. It will actually tell you that on the Nvidia site.
When you have done that. post back and I will send you some more detail for testing, IF it is still faulty with an external monitor.
IF ALL is correct with the external monitor, you have obviously eliminated everything, except an issue with the signal to the LCD and its allied parts in the laptop
Edited by Macboatmaster, 17 November 2010 - 06:38 PM.
#24
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:38 PM
#25
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:41 PM
#26
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:50 PM
#27
Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:58 PM
EDIT: didn't see your post mac, I already have retrieved that exact correct driver. It did not work, will test with alternative monitor. In the meantime though, I will try again.
Edited by mikewang, 17 November 2010 - 07:01 PM.
#28
Posted 17 November 2010 - 07:05 PM
1. In case it is of help later, if the worst comes to the worst - here is your full service manual for that computer
http://support.dell....en/sm/index.htm
2. If that driver did not work, then either you did not download and install as per the instructions on the dell site. Dell laptops and indeed many computers are very fussy about how drivers are downloaded and installed.
3. Are we absolutely certain that you do have THAT video card. I see that options were available with that laptop.
Edited by Macboatmaster, 17 November 2010 - 07:05 PM.
#29
Posted 17 November 2010 - 07:08 PM
#30
Posted 17 November 2010 - 07:14 PM
GO to the Dell site and insert your service tag.
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