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Started by dazie, November 12, 2005, 07:50:08 PM

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dazie

November 12, 2005, 07:50:08 PM
I need to update my video card to view a new program I have.

SOMEONE HELP ME!

I'll fill in the details to my saviour, I'm not even sure what they are at the moment.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

Infobahn

#1
November 12, 2005, 07:50:55 PM
You are screwed.

/got nothing.

BigDun

#2
November 12, 2005, 07:57:30 PM
Update your video card? Do you mean install the latest drivers for Windows that support your video card?
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dazie

#3
November 12, 2005, 08:00:21 PM
The help desk says this: 
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If you think your system meets the minimum requirements, but you are still having problems, try downloading and installing the latest drivers for your graphics card.

Drivers for ATI video cards can be downloaded from http://www.ati.com/

Drivers for NVIDIA video cards can be downloaded from http://www.nvidia.com/


How do I know what kind of video card I have?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

BigDun

#4
November 12, 2005, 08:03:28 PM Last Edit: November 12, 2005, 08:17:46 PM by BigDun
Right click anywhere on your desktop (that's not got a program icon) and select Properties.

In the Properties box, go to the Settings Tab and click the Advanced button. It should tell you there.
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Beefy

#5
November 12, 2005, 08:09:48 PM
Quote from: dazie on November 12, 2005, 08:00:21 PM
The help desk says this: 
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If you think your system meets the minimum requirements, but you are still having problems, try downloading and installing the latest drivers for your graphics card.

Drivers for ATI video cards can be downloaded from http://www.ati.com/

Drivers for NVIDIA video cards can be downloaded from http://www.nvidia.com/


How do I know what kind of video card I have?

Ask it.

Computer...

dazie

#6
November 12, 2005, 08:21:27 PM
It doesn't say.

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"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

BigDun

#7
November 12, 2005, 08:25:28 PM
Quote from: dazie on November 12, 2005, 08:21:27 PM
It doesn't say.

Umm... Yes it does...

The title bar of the dialog box says - Rage 128 Pro AGP. I believe that is an ATI brand card.
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dazie

#8
November 12, 2005, 08:26:57 PM
Ah- then I'll rephrase.

It doesn't say in a language I understand.   ;D
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

BigDun

#9
November 12, 2005, 08:31:29 PM
What version of Windows are you running?
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BigDun

#10
November 12, 2005, 08:35:13 PM
Assuming you are running Windows XP and have DirectX 8.1 or higher installed, download and install this file - https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/WXPR1286133279.exe

If you don't know what version of DirectX you are running do Start-Run and type DXDIAG in the box and click the OK button. A screen will open telling you what version of DirectX you have installed.
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dazie

#11
November 12, 2005, 08:37:12 PM
I have XP Professional and DirectX 9... that should work.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

BigDun

#12
November 12, 2005, 08:40:11 PM
You should be good to download and install the file I linked.
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dazie

#13
November 12, 2005, 08:40:37 PM
I tried that DL  (btw- that link doesn't work)  But I got that file.  When I tried to install, I got an error saying that something wasn't compatible.  I'll get the exact error if you need it.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

dazie

#14
November 12, 2005, 08:48:34 PM
"the display driver is not compatible with the display adapter"

?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

BigDun

#15
November 12, 2005, 08:50:06 PM
Quote from: dazie on November 12, 2005, 08:21:27 PM
It doesn't say.

In this dialog box, click on the Adapter tab and see what it says.
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dazie

#16
November 12, 2005, 09:06:59 PM
see attached

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"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

BigDun

#17
November 12, 2005, 09:09:59 PM
The drivers for Windows XP on this page should install. If not, then I don't know what to tell you.

https://support.ati.com/ics/support/KBList.asp?folderID=306
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dazie

#18
November 12, 2005, 09:12:22 PM
It won't let me link?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

BigDun

#19
November 12, 2005, 10:19:05 PM
Go here: https://support.ati.com/

And click on Drivers and Software

Click on Windows XP Drivers and Software

Click on RAGE

That's the page I tried to link directly to.
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dazie

#20
November 12, 2005, 10:22:04 PM
There are several things to download- which one is the one I want?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

ignom

#21
November 12, 2005, 10:33:34 PM
Quote from: dazie on November 12, 2005, 10:22:04 PM
There are several things to download- which one is the one I want?

The one that works for your computer.
Underneath this flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character.

dazie

#22
November 12, 2005, 10:35:48 PM
Quote from: ignom on November 12, 2005, 10:33:34 PM
Quote from: dazie on November 12, 2005, 10:22:04 PM
There are several things to download- which one is the one I want?

The one that works for your computer.

:hit:
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

meredith

#23
November 12, 2005, 10:41:06 PM
There are no newer drivers for that card from ATI than what came with Windows XP, I believe.

What are you trying to use?

ReBurn

#24
November 13, 2005, 07:21:07 PM
I think that your problem is your color scheme.  How the heck can you stand that hot pink highlight?
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swolt

#25
November 28, 2005, 10:07:16 PM
What is the program? If you have the box, does it say on it what the system requirments are?

I think the problem is that you only have 16 megs of video memory. That is very low, the program might require more than that.
A clever man commits no minor blunders.

dazie

#26
November 28, 2005, 10:09:36 PM
Quote from: swolt on November 28, 2005, 10:07:16 PM
What is the program? If you have the box, does it say on it what the system requirments are?

I think the problem is that you only have 16 megs of video memory. That is very low, the program might require more than that.

It's this:  http://www.volvooceanrace.com/virtualspectator/index.aspx?bhcp=1
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

swolt

#27
November 28, 2005, 10:12:06 PM
"A DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with at least 64 Mb of RAM."


sorry babes, you only gots 16 :(
A clever man commits no minor blunders.

dazie

#28
November 28, 2005, 10:19:18 PM
Quote from: swolt on November 28, 2005, 10:12:06 PM
"A DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with at least 64 Mb of RAM."


sorry babes, you only gots 16 :(

Yeah- I noticed that. 

:-\

So how much would one with 64Mb run?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

swolt

#29
November 28, 2005, 10:43:47 PM
A clever man commits no minor blunders.

dazie

#30
November 28, 2005, 10:44:49 PM
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
I think so, Brain, but how will we get the Spice Girls into the paella?

swolt

#31
November 28, 2005, 10:47:01 PM
A clever man commits no minor blunders.

ReBurn

#32
November 28, 2005, 10:55:39 PM
Newegg.com is teh awesome.  After rebates my home wireless network was only $60.  That includes router and 3 wireless cards.  Teh awesome.
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Beefy

#33
January 26, 2006, 06:55:21 PM
I prefer my eggs to be slightly soured.

ReBurn

#34
January 26, 2006, 06:58:15 PM
I just got that rebate check this week.
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