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Title: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: Infobahn on November 12, 2005, 07:50:55 PM
You are screwed.

/got nothing.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on 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?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on November 12, 2005, 08:03:28 PM
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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: Beefy on 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...
(http://tinypic.com/fml3e9.jpg)
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 12, 2005, 08:21:27 PM
It doesn't say.

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Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 12, 2005, 08:26:57 PM
Ah- then I'll rephrase.

It doesn't say in a language I understand.   ;D
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on November 12, 2005, 08:31:29 PM
What version of Windows are you running?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 12, 2005, 08:37:12 PM
I have XP Professional and DirectX 9... that should work.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on November 12, 2005, 08:40:11 PM
You should be good to download and install the file I linked.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 12, 2005, 08:48:34 PM
"the display driver is not compatible with the display adapter"

?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 12, 2005, 09:06:59 PM
see attached

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Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on 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
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 12, 2005, 09:12:22 PM
It won't let me link?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: BigDun on 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 12, 2005, 10:22:04 PM
There are several things to download- which one is the one I want?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on 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:
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: meredith on 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?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: ReBurn on 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?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on 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
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: 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 :(
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on 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?
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: swolt on November 28, 2005, 10:43:47 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130198

$24 (after rebate)
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: dazie on November 28, 2005, 10:44:49 PM
Quote from: swolt on November 28, 2005, 10:43:47 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130198

$24 (after rebate)

I love newegg.  I shall order it.

Thanks!  MWAH!!!
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: swolt on November 28, 2005, 10:47:01 PM
Quote from: dazie on November 28, 2005, 10:44:49 PM
Quote from: swolt on November 28, 2005, 10:43:47 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130198

$24 (after rebate)

I love newegg.  I shall order it.

Thanks!  MWAH!!!

*blush*
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: ReBurn on 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.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: Beefy on January 26, 2006, 06:55:21 PM
I prefer my eggs to be slightly soured.
Title: Re: HELP! I need to update...
Post by: ReBurn on January 26, 2006, 06:58:15 PM
I just got that rebate check this week.