New nVidia WHQL Graphics Drivers ver. 163.75 6 Nov. 2007

[Cal Bear '66]

New nVidia WHQL Graphics Drivers ver. 163.75 6 Nov. 2007

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us


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[Jack]

Thanks for the information but for some reason I can't install the new
driver.

If anyone can tell me why, I would appreciate knowing.

My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit.. My video card is the NVIDIA GeForce 7900
cs...

I accessed the download site and initiated the download site and selected
RUN to automatically install the new driver..

The driver I selected was Version 163.75 - dated November 6, 2007
Windows Vista 64 bit, US English - 43.4 MB..

The file is 163.75_forceware_winvista_64bit_English_whql.exe

In the process of installing the following message popped up..

"The contents of this file cannot be unpacked. The Executables you
are attempting to run has been corrupted. Please obtain another copy
of the file, verify its integrity and try again"

I then re-downloaded the file to a folder and attempted to do a manual
install and the same message popped up..

Any suggestions? I tried contacting NVIDIA but so far no reply..

Thanks..

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Did you right click on the downloaded file and press the Unblock button?

P.S. If you read the installation notes, you will see that it is best if you
uninstall the old drivers first in Control Panel (Classic view) > Programs and
Features before you install the new drivers.


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[Qu0ll]

Thanks for the information but for some reason I can't install the new
driver.

I have the exact same problem. I think the download file on the nVidia
server is corrupted. Hopefully they will fix it soon.

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[Jack]

No.. I've never done that but will try.

I really hesitate to uninstall the existing driver in the event the
new driver still doesn't work but I'll try it.. I guess if push
comes to shove I can always do a restore to a previous
date..

I didn't see any reference to installation notes so I'll go
back and read those as well. I guess they are right when
the say, "If all else fails, read the ---- instructions" .. Right?

Thanks for your help..

Jack

 

[Charlie Tame]

Always uninstall the old version first, makes a mess of your desktop but
avoids other problems. Turn off AV software and security software if you
have it. Reboot before uninstall, reboot after and make the new install
before doing anything else, have the installer package already
downloaded and on your desktop so it's easy to find.

Video drivers will bite you if they get upset during install, especially
with the 64 bit version.

I suggest you always keep a copy of the installer package somewhere so
that next time around if a new version gives you trouble (and that does
happen) you have a nice clean way of going back just by repeating the
above but using the older package.

A lot of people have trouble with video drivers and it seems like trying
to overwrite the old ones can't always be done, then you end up with
half old half new and blue screen. It does work sometimes but then you
never quite know how safe you are This is why you will be advised not
to let Windows Update do it for you, it's not because the drivers are
different, only the method can fall over...

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Do you also have the 64-bit version?


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[Kue2]

File on server is corrupted

Always uninstall the old version first, makes a mess of your desktop but
avoids other problems. Turn off AV software and security software if you
have it. Reboot before uninstall, reboot after and make the new install
before doing anything else, have the installer package already downloaded
and on your desktop so it's easy to find.

Video drivers will bite you if they get upset during install, especially
with the 64 bit version.

I suggest you always keep a copy of the installer package somewhere so
that next time around if a new version gives you trouble (and that does
happen) you have a nice clean way of going back just by repeating the
above but using the older package.

A lot of people have trouble with video drivers and it seems like trying
to overwrite the old ones can't always be done, then you end up with half
old half new and blue screen. It does work sometimes but then you never
quite know how safe you are This is why you will be advised not to let
Windows Update do it for you, it's not because the drivers are different,
only the method can fall over...

 

[Charlie Tame]

Good find, nice of you to test it and inform people, however the advice
still stands re future installs.

Did you mean Nvidia's server or has it reached MS Update?

 

[Qu0ll]

Do you also have the 64-bit version?

Yes.

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[Dave T.]

New nVidia WHQL Graphics Drivers ver. 163.75 6 Nov. 2007

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us


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Cal Bear, Is this something that should be installed? Wouldn't this be a
step down from the beta updates? I have 169.01 installed now. If it is
working well would it be wiser to just stay with that?

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Hmmm, I hope the 32-bit version is OK.

Guess I'll find out tomorrow.


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[Cal Bear '66]

Yeah, if I were you and the beta is working well, I wouldn't bother with this
WHQL driver.

I haven't installed the beta driver.


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[Richard Urban]

I downloaded the 32 bit version and installed. Rebooted and all is fine.
Well, as fine as it can be on my older system.

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[Qu0ll]

Thanks for the information but for some reason I can't install the new
driver.

They appear to have fixed the problem now. I just re-downloaded the file
and it installs OK!

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[Richard Urban]

The likely hood is much higher that you just got a corrupted download than
that Nvidia placed an already corrupted file up for download.

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[Qu0ll]

The likely hood is much higher that you just got a corrupted download than
that Nvidia placed an already corrupted file up for download.

I disagree. I tried re-downloading 5 times over several hours and all were
corrupted. Also, clearly other people were affected too.

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[Dave]

I DL'd it yesterday & installed with no problems.... FWIW

 

[Kue2]

You are correct file on server was corrupted.

I disagree. I tried re-downloading 5 times over several hours and all
were corrupted. Also, clearly other people were affected too.

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[Cal Bear '66]

Agreed.

This morning I installed the 32-bit version downloaded yesterday and the install
went smoothly and everything seems to be running very well.


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