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New videocard, computer having problems

Started by SubaruFlamingo , Jun 08 2005 09:52 PM

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SubaruFlamingo

Posted 08 June 2005 - 09:52 PM

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So I just got an XFX GeForce 6600 GT AGP, and replaced the old GeForce FX5200 in the AGP slot on my Dell GX270. I get the latest drivers for it after the hardware is in, and everything seems to be working fine. I load up TrackMania and the screen goes black for a few seconds and then goes into standby mode, and I had the sound on and it sounded like the computer froze. After restarting I tried again with Full Spectrum Warrior, and I was able to play around in the menu and everything, but when I hit "Start game" as soon as the game loaded up it did the same thing. Can anyone help?

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austin_o

Posted 11 June 2005 - 07:32 AM

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Hi and welcome go Geeks to Go. If you didn't completely remove the previous graphics driver this could be your problem. Go to http://www.drivercleaner.net/ and get Driver Cleaner (it is free). Then go to add/remove programs and remove the currently installed video driver. Then boot into safe mode and run driver cleaner TWICE, each time deleting all that it finds. Then re-boot and install the current driver.