VooDoo 5 drivers non existent??

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Carey Frisch [MVP]

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| why is it that this "expensive video card" is not supported by xp?
| there are numerous beta drivers by 3rd party builders but it seems none have been developped to
| make this card compatible while running under XP.
|
| apart from reverting to an earlier OS (or buying a new card) is there a solution information
| page other then the inadequate 3dfx drivers site?
|
| any inf. would be extremely appreciated
| thanks
|
 
R

Robert Moir

mike said:
why is it that this "expensive video card" is not supported by xp?
Click to expand...

Because the expensive video card's vendors did not make drivers available.
Drivers in XP are provided by equipment manufacturers, not Microsoft.

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E

E McCann

Because the "expensive video card" manufacturer is "out of business" and has
been for years. So who do you think should develop the drivers?
 
R

Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers

Not to mention that 3DFX (voodoo's maker) was bought out by Nvidia a few
years back. Nvidia made the decision not to support the voodoo line under
WinXP.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
M

mike ridew

why is it that this "expensive video card" is not supported by xp?
there are numerous beta drivers by 3rd party builders but it seems none have been developped to
make this card compatible while running under XP.

apart from reverting to an earlier OS (or buying a new card) is there a solution information
page other then the inadequate 3dfx drivers site?

any inf. would be extremely appreciated
thanks
 
R

Robert Moir

Rick said:
Not to mention that 3DFX (voodoo's maker) was bought out by Nvidia a
few years back. Nvidia made the decision not to support the voodoo
line under WinXP.
Click to expand...

Thats right! I thought I remembered someone buying them and canning them but
wasn't sure and certainly didn't remember who.

Rob
 
S

Sunny

mike ridew said:
why is it that this "expensive video card" is not supported by xp?
there are numerous beta drivers by 3rd party builders but it seems none have been developped to
make this card compatible while running under XP.

apart from reverting to an earlier OS (or buying a new card) is there a solution information
page other then the inadequate 3dfx drivers site?

any inf. would be extremely appreciated
thanks
Click to expand...

Haven't time atm, to re-check each url, but there are plenty of 3dfx drivers
out there.
(written by a dedicated band of 3dfx gaming enthusiasts.)

http://www.voodoofiles.com/type.asp?cat_id=0
http://www.3dfxzone.it/index.php
http://tempest.xcl-clan.com
http://64.39.224.22/
http://www.guru3d.com/files/3dfx/
http://www.voodoofiles.com/
http://www.reactorcritical.com/cards.shtml
http://www.3dchipset.com/default.asp
http://www.falconfly.de/3dfx.htm
http://www.3dfx4xp.cjb.net/ (XP Beta)
http://www.xp-erience.org/
 
J

Joe727

I am not experiencing any frustration at all. I simply posted a response to
the Original Poster's post.

Joe
 
M

mike ridew

Thanks for the prompt relpies
I guess my solution is goping to be **** XP
it works fine in win98

the lates beta 10 3rd party drivers for voodoo5 XP
was not even aloud to continue loading by XP OS.

i did read all about 3dfx being unsupported a month after buying the friggin thing
and for the price i paid it's gonna be a ****ing long tmie before i change it
especially when it works fine in older Win OS.

anyone want to buy my new XP OS??
it's for sale NOW
or the nearest garbage can


| nVidia bought 3DFX (Voodoo) 3 years ago. Voodoo is dead, gone, buried.
| Since there's no company, that means no employees to write drivers for XP.
|
| You might want to check out http://www.voodoofiles.net/.
|
| Joe
|
| | > why is it that this "expensive video card" is not supported by xp?
| > there are numerous beta drivers by 3rd party builders but it seems none
| have been developped to
| > make this card compatible while running under XP.
| >
| > apart from reverting to an earlier OS (or buying a new card) is there a
| solution information
| > page other then the inadequate 3dfx drivers site?
| >
| > any inf. would be extremely appreciated
| > thanks
| >
|
|
 
M

mike ridew

Thanks for the prompt relpies
I guess my solution is goping to be **** XP
it works fine in win98

the lates beta 10 3rd party drivers for voodoo5 XP
was not even aloud to continue loading by XP OS.

i did read all about 3dfx being unsupported a month after buying the friggin thing
and for the price i paid it's gonna be a ****ing long tmie before i change it
especially when it works fine in older Win OS.

anyone want to buy my new XP OS??
it's for sale NOW
or the nearest garbage can

sorry____ i hope you can understand my frustration
 
M

mike ridew

Thanks for the prompt relpies
I guess my solution is goping to be F*** XP
it works fine in win98

the lates beta 10 3rd party drivers for voodoo5 XP
was not even aloud to continue loading by XP OS.

i did read all about 3dfx being unsupported a month after buying the friggin thing
and for the price i paid it's gonna be a ****ing long tmie before i change it
especially when it works fine in older Win OS.

anyone want to buy my new XP OS??
it's for sale NOW
or the nearest garbage can

sorry____ i hope you can understand my frustration
 
M

mike ridew

thanks for the promt replies


signed: frustrated







| nVidia bought 3DFX (Voodoo) 3 years ago. Voodoo is dead, gone, buried.
| Since there's no company, that means no employees to write drivers for XP.
|
| You might want to check out http://www.voodoofiles.net/.
|
| Joe
|
| | > why is it that this "expensive video card" is not supported by xp?
| > there are numerous beta drivers by 3rd party builders but it seems none
| have been developped to
| > make this card compatible while running under XP.
| >
| > apart from reverting to an earlier OS (or buying a new card) is there a
| solution information
| > page other then the inadequate 3dfx drivers site?
| >
| > any inf. would be extremely appreciated
| > thanks
| >
|
|
 
F

frustrated

i totlally understand your frustration
you won't be the first person to revert to an older version of Windows
that will allow your cards to work as intended





| nVidia bought 3DFX (Voodoo) 3 years ago. Voodoo is dead, gone, buried.
| Since there's no company, that means no employees to write drivers for XP.
|
| You might want to check out http://www.voodoofiles.net/.
|
| Joe
|
| | > why is it that this "expensive video card" is not supported by xp?
| > there are numerous beta drivers by 3rd party builders but it seems none
| have been developped to
| > make this card compatible while running under XP.
| >
| > apart from reverting to an earlier OS (or buying a new card) is there a
| solution information
| > page other then the inadequate 3dfx drivers site?
| >
| > any inf. would be extremely appreciated
| > thanks
| >
|
|
 

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