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Can't install graphics driver

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Eric Morgan5 Eric Morgan5 NewcomerOP
8 messages
joined Mar 2015
#1 ·
Hey there! I'm having some trouble getting my graphics driver to load... At first, it tells me my system needs the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. If I try to install it right away, I get this error: 'Problems with installing graphic drivers: File not found. Make sure you typed name correctly and then try again.' Is this something I can fix, or am I looking at a full reinstall of Windows?
Eric Morgan5 Eric Morgan5 NewcomerOP
8 messages
joined Mar 2015
#2 ·
Eric Morgan5, Data: the graphics card is Nvidia!🙄😵
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
710 messages
joined May 2020
#3 ·
So, are you trying to grab the drivers directly from the Nvidia site or somewhere else?

Just let me know which graphics card you're running...
Eric Morgan5 Eric Morgan5 NewcomerOP
8 messages
joined Mar 2015
#4 ·
From my perspective (!ACC)—though I suppose that’s just part of the model—I'm installing them directly from the original graphics card DVD...
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
710 messages
joined May 2020
#5 ·
Model, the specific graphics card model really matters here... You should check the box the card came in—or maybe just take a look at the disc if you still have it.
Eric Morgan5 Eric Morgan5 NewcomerOP
8 messages
joined Mar 2015
#6 ·
GeForce GTX560 1024 mb GDDR5 (I'm practically hugging the box😵)
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
710 messages
joined May 2020
#7 ·
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

If your Windows settings aren't quite dialed in, you might want to try adjusting them—just hit search, grab the download, run the installer, and you should be all set.
Eric Morgan5 Eric Morgan5 NewcomerOP
8 messages
joined Mar 2015
#8 ·
I installed that driver from the link you sent me... everything looks like the card is properly recognized, but my graphics settings are still stuck at the absolute minimum. Honestly, I’m starting to have doubts about this version of Windows, so I’d rather just wipe it and start over. Could you please recommend a reliable link for a fresh version of Windows 7 or 8? Maybe even Windows 8 Pro, since I've heard it runs a bit faster.
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
710 messages
joined May 2020
#9 ·
Check out http://www.drillbell.ro/

It’s a great site for finding Windows 7 and 8—they have untouched versions with all the updates already integrated. That’s a huge timesaver, honestly, because you don't have to sit there running Windows Update for hours right after you install everything. Like I mentioned before, it’s an original Microsoft ISO file. It isn't some sketchy torrent download filled with extra bloatware or random junk programs, you know? So, it's really up to you now whether you want to go with Win 7 or 8.
Robert Rodriguez2 Robert Rodriguez2 Regular
353 messages
joined Jul 2015
#10 ·
Larry Ortiz5 said:Check out http://www.drillbell.ro/

It's a solid site for Windows 7 and 8. You get untouched versions with updates already baked in, which is huge because you don't waste half a day running Windows Update after the install. Like I said, it's an original Microsoft ISO file. It's not some sketchy torrent mess loaded with random bloatware or junk. Now you just gotta pick if you want Win 7 or 8.

Clean ISO straight from Microsoft, but I'm pretty sure you'll still need your own product key.
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
710 messages
joined May 2020
#11 ·
Unless you already know how to handle things yourself 😁 feel free to shoot me a PM if you're looking for help with Windows activation 😛
Robert Rodriguez2 Robert Rodriguez2 Regular
353 messages
joined Jul 2015
#12 ·
Larry Ortiz5 said:Unless you know how to hold your own. 😁 If anyone needs help with Windows activation, just shoot me a DM. 😛

Just shoot him a DM and tell him. 😁
You're lucky they only gave you a warning for talking like that. 🤣
Grace Moore3 Grace Moore3 Newcomer
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joined Mar 2015
#13 ·
You can totally go ahead and download DriverChecker if you want. MOSTLY, though, I’d suggest just handling everything yourself.
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
710 messages
joined May 2020
#14 ·
It’s really no big deal—just head over to the motherboard manufacturer's website and grab what you need
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