Windows XP Corrupt Graphics Driver

[nivrip]

Or should it be Corrupted Graphics Driver?

I have an old computer that has done well for five years.

Motherboard: Microstar MS6382
Physical Memory: 256MB
CPU:AMD Athlon XP
Vid Proc:GeForce 4 MX420
AntiVirus:AVG
AntiSpyware:Spybot
Connection:56K Modem

I told you it was old!

There have been recent problems with freezing of the screen usually very soon after booting up.It is very variable and intermittent. I sometimes get a message telling me that I have a problem with the Graphics Driver.

As an absolute novice regarding the intricacies and internal aspects of computers I wonder if I can simply download a new version of the nVidia driver. I'm sure that someone amongst the group of experts who regularly write in the forums will be able to help.Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[V_R]

You could try an updated driver from Nvidia.

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

 

[nivrip]

You could try an updated driver from Nvidia.

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Thanks V_R. Do I need to remove the original driver with Add and Remove in Control Panel or will downloading a new version simply override it?

 

[V_R]

Yes, its best to remove the old ones first.

 

[nivrip]

Yes, its best to remove the old ones first.

Thanks again V_R for your advice.One other problem is that (don't laugh) I'm NOT on broadband and the download is 61 MB. This could take a week to download on my coal fired system. Is there any other way of doing this such as downloading it onto my daughter's super broadband system, copying it onto a CD and then getting it onto my system.Or am I talking baloney?

 

[JIM451]

I Download And Burn Drivers To Disk All The Time To Use On Other Machines.i Use Driverguide.com.

 

[nivrip]

I Download And Burn Drivers To Disk All The Time To Use On Other Machines.i Use Driverguide.com.

Thanks JIM451 I'll give it a try.

 

[V_R]

Thanks again V_R for your advice.One other problem is that (don't laugh) I'm NOT on broadband and the download is 61 MB. This could take a week to download on my coal fired system. Is there any other way of doing this such as downloading it onto my daughter's super broadband system, copying it onto a CD and then getting it onto my system.Or am I talking baloney?

Yep burn to cd or copying to USB memory stick is all good.