Greetings--
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ultra" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>



> Did you remove older driver before install new driver?
>
> sometime, you have to completely remove older driver, otherwise it will
> cause problems.
>
> you can also try 12.90 beta driver, so far it has been the best and
fastest
> driver.
>
> can you tell what the brand is your video card? and a bit more hardware
> details?
>
> Jun Qian
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Bogert" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> > OK--so far I've tried all suggestions regarding making this video card
> work.
> > Downloaded ms 12.41 ref driver---directx 8.0a--- the kitchen sink and
> > installed all.  Now I can't play any games at all.  Every time I load
> > one---the intro comes up fine and then the screen goes black and stays
> there.
> >  The only way I can recover is to hit reset on the box.  Otherwise, I
have
> > normal graphics everywhere else.  Anybody got any other suggestions.  I
> need
> > help.  I've been fighting this problem for about 3 weeks now off and
> > on..Thanks   Ed Bogert
> >

In addition to Qian's suggestions, it may be that you will need to reinstall
(do a "refresh" install) of the games, now that the new DirectX and drivers
are in place.

Just my $.02 and HTH,

Paul A. Shippert                     Library/Media Specialist
       Margaret Brent Middle School
Phone: 301-884-4635                     FAX: 301-884-8937
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