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Tarina Sewell

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Join date: 20 Jul 2007

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08-11-2008 09:45

okay, since I didn't see to much backlash about the new upgrade, I went ahead and installed.. BIG MISTAKE

SL freezes for a sec and then windows vista gives me error, your display driver has stoped responding but has recovered. (not exact)
Oh nooooesssss... So now I have to keep rebooting PC and or SL because i get the freezes every few minutes or so..

No I know I need to uninstall this version upgrade, but am curious is anyone else with this video having same issue?

windows vista and 2gb ram with nvidia 8800 gts.

Ciaran Laval

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Join date: 11 Mar 2007

Posts: 7,951

08-11-2008 09:50

Try upgrading your graphic card drivers first. I was getting this error a lot before I upgraded my drivers.

sable Valentine

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Join date: 30 Apr 2006

Posts: 1,275

08-11-2008 09:54

I was having major issues and my driver's were updated. My was solved with a new router. If that helps.

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Imogen Saltair

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Join date: 29 Nov 2006

Posts: 682

08-11-2008 09:55

i have a geforce 8600.... the drivers that came with it are known to be astray.. use the drivers from the website.

imogen

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Stallion Haystack

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Join date: 3 Aug 2008

Posts: 125

08-11-2008 11:12

What driver set are you using? Nvidia's or someone elses? Driver version? Are you overclocking?

My suggestion is to completely remove all the software and reboot. Ensure all folders are deleted, all data is gone. Then reinstall the new ones you'd download. I'd do the same with Second Life, completely uninstall it too (just to be safe).

There is no official Nvidia removal tool, but I found this:

http://forums.slizone.com/index.php?showtopic=16138

Also, not responding could also be a graphics card overheating. I'd monitor your temps. Since it's an Nvidia 8800 GTS, there SHOULD be an option for it (as in it comes with a temp probe)

Display Props > Settings > Advanced > Nvidia > Temps

DancesWithRobots Soyer

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Join date: 7 Apr 2006

Posts: 701

08-11-2008 14:15

I started getting an error with 1.2. It worked fine when I initially downloaded it. Then a few days later, I started getting some serious lockups. Upon restarting SL, I got a notice that the gpl drivers would be disabled to to incompatibility. Tried upgrading drivers and reinstalling SL, but no joy.

The last RC still works fine tho. Go figure.

FWIW, I have a 7600.

Update--The link Stallion posted mentions deleting the Nvidia folder after uninstalling the driver software. That seems to have done the job for me. Thanks!

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Stallion Haystack

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Posts: 125

08-11-2008 15:09

You're welcome, glad I could help.

Nvidia Gforce 8800 Gts Driver Error With Upgrade
Tarina Sewell Just Browsing Thank you Join date: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 2,180	08-11-2008 09:45 okay, since I didn't see to much backlash about the new upgrade, I went ahead and installed.. BIG MISTAKE SL freezes for a sec and then windows vista gives me error, your display driver has stoped responding but has recovered. (not exact) Oh nooooesssss... So now I have to keep rebooting PC and or SL because i get the freezes every few minutes or so.. No I know I need to uninstall this version upgrade, but am curious is anyone else with this video having same issue? windows vista and 2gb ram with nvidia 8800 gts.
Ciaran Laval Mostly Harmless Join date: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 7,951	08-11-2008 09:50 Try upgrading your graphic card drivers first. I was getting this error a lot before I upgraded my drivers.
sable Valentine AU United Join date: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,275	08-11-2008 09:54 I was having major issues and my driver's were updated. My was solved with a new router. If that helps. _____________________
Imogen Saltair Registered User Join date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 682	08-11-2008 09:55 i have a geforce 8600.... the drivers that came with it are known to be astray.. use the drivers from the website. imogen _____________________
Stallion Haystack Registered User Join date: 3 Aug 2008 Posts: 125	08-11-2008 11:12 What driver set are you using? Nvidia's or someone elses? Driver version? Are you overclocking? My suggestion is to completely remove all the software and reboot. Ensure all folders are deleted, all data is gone. Then reinstall the new ones you'd download. I'd do the same with Second Life, completely uninstall it too (just to be safe). There is no official Nvidia removal tool, but I found this: http://forums.slizone.com/index.php?showtopic=16138 Also, not responding could also be a graphics card overheating. I'd monitor your temps. Since it's an Nvidia 8800 GTS, there SHOULD be an option for it (as in it comes with a temp probe) Display Props > Settings > Advanced > Nvidia > Temps
DancesWithRobots Soyer Registered User Join date: 7 Apr 2006 Posts: 701	08-11-2008 14:15 I started getting an error with 1.2. It worked fine when I initially downloaded it. Then a few days later, I started getting some serious lockups. Upon restarting SL, I got a notice that the gpl drivers would be disabled to to incompatibility. Tried upgrading drivers and reinstalling SL, but no joy. The last RC still works fine tho. Go figure. FWIW, I have a 7600. Update--The link Stallion posted mentions deleting the Nvidia folder after uninstalling the driver software. That seems to have done the job for me. Thanks! _____________________ "Two lives I have. One life I live. One life I dream. In dreams I remember the better in me."
Stallion Haystack Registered User Join date: 3 Aug 2008 Posts: 125	08-11-2008 15:09 You're welcome, glad I could help.

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