Nvidia Ge Force Gt 220 "Empty Folder after Driver Update"

[synoptic12]

I would appreciate any assistance to the above caption. My video card is a GE Force GT 220. Upon updating driver version 310.90 from 306.23, there is an 'empty' Nvidia Corporation folder. If you open this folder, it will, in turn bring you to the 3D Vision folder, which is also empty. Can I delete this folder, or should I maintain the empty folder for any reason?
In addition to this, there is the question of the 'black' screen prior to opening of the desktop. The 'black' screen is about a 10 second delay. There has been numerous mention made of this aspect (black screen) by many, with little, or no answers. Could anyone provide some type of explanation for this?
Irrespective of the above, drivers work fine, and no issues. I did seek out the Nvidia support forum, but it seems to be a lost work. In reality, you could go "blind" with the color of the backdrop; a ill structured website. I could not even create a topic to post a thread. There must be some issues at Nvidia.
Any, and all assistance is truly appreciated. Thank you very much.

 

[Ketchup]

As far as the blank folders go, it could be hidden files. Or it could be the installer making folders for an option that was not selected (Vision).

As far as the blank screen, it could mean that your video card or monitor is having a hard time deciding what resolution to run. Does the monitor go to sleep mode at all during this? and what type of connection do you have (DVI, VGA, HDMI)?

 

[synoptic12]

Thank you very much for the reply. I installed the updated version without uninstalling the previous version. Unless you are rolling the drivers back, there is no need to uninstall. Monitor does not go to sleep upon boot-up, just a black screen for about 10 seconds before the desktop appears. Connection is HDMI, not VGA.
What is an anamoly, is that on Computer Hope System Information, this site will show a different resolution (monitor), Chrome, as opposed to I.E. 9. In Chrome it will display 1920x1080, and on I.E. 9 it will show a lower resolution. Albeit, the monitor resolution is set at 1920x 1080. Can't figure this out. Any ideas? Thank you.

 

[synoptic12]

I' adding some finer detail for you.

http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/systeminfo.cgi- This is the link.

1.
Screen resolution 1536 x 864 / 24-bit color- This is displayed upon using I.E. 9 browser.



2. Screen resolution

1920 x 1080 / 32-bit color- This is displayed upon using Chrome browser.
Again, my resolution is set at 1920x1080, 60 Hz. refresh rate, landscape mode. Thank you very much for any assistance you can provide.

 

[synoptic12]

Supplemental Information:

1..
Google Chrome 24.0.1312.52

2.
Internet Explorer 9.0 - 64-bit version. - CPU Type: x86

Thought this may be helpful to you.

 

[Ketchup]

What drivers are you running?
Has this always occurred?
Can you see the BIOS screen when you boot the computer?

 

[synoptic12]

What drivers are you running?
Has this always occurred?
Can you see the BIOS screen when you boot the computer?

The bios flashes quickly when I boot, otherwise known as the "postscreen" I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong. Maybe for a second the bios will flash, then start boot up, 'with black screen'.

I believe that the more updates I installed from Nvidia, I noticed this more. I started out with like 187.00, or something. Now the drivers are WHQ or something certified; can't think of the exact technical term. I'm using 310.90 drivers. No driver issues, everything works fine. So many people have referred to this black screen, as to blame Nvidia, but really no sound conclusions.

P.S. - I'm truly sorry, upon boot-up, I will see the Microsoft logo for about one-minute, "Then I will get a 'black' screen for about 10 seconds, sometimes more.
Bios is updated, as all drivers are. Ccleaner is used, and Endpoint protection is employed.

 

[Ketchup]

Ok, does you screen AND card have a different connection you can use? (VGA, for example). You could try a different one and see how it works.

If you monitor has multiple connections, it may be trying to switch when Windows loads up. Make sure your monitor and the nVidia software are set to use the same by default (there should be a button on you monitor to control this, and a couple menus on the nVidia control panel will show this.)

Are the other postings you read about your card in particular, or Nvidia cards in general?

It might be worth it to go online and find a driver from say, 2011, and see if this issue improves. That should tell us if we are dealing with a hardware or a software issue.

 

[synoptic12]

Ok, does you screen AND card have a different connection you can use? (VGA, for example). You could try a different one and see how it works.

If you monitor has multiple connections, it may be trying to switch when Windows loads up. Make sure your monitor and the nVidia software are set to use the same by default (there should be a button on you monitor to control this, and a couple menus on the nVidia control panel will show this.)

Are the other postings you read about your card in particular, or Nvidia cards in general?

It might be worth it to go online and find a driver from say, 2011, and see if this issue improves. That should tell us if we are dealing with a hardware or a software issue.

Thank you very much. I believe your second paragraph could possibly, and most likely be the answer. The monitor, and Nvidia control panel for monitor resolution are exact: 1920x1080p, 60Hz, 32 bit.
I have not tried changing to VGA. But you know what, I'll bet that is surely the issue as you have made specific mention of, "It may be trying to switch". I really care not to be bothered with unplugging, and plugging in the HDMI. I feel certain that you have pinpointed the problem.
As for the data on the video cards "black screen", I really did not take notice if they were referring to GT220, or Nvidia in general.
Aside from this, "Should I delete the empty folder, as cited in my initial thread, or just leave it? GT220 is not supported by 3D Vision, so why keep an empty folder?
Have you heard of this issue before, for your technical expertise is highly sound. Thank you very much for your time and consideration in assisting me. I very much appreciate the aide you have provided me.

 

[synoptic12]

One last point please in reference to post #4, what is your take on that issue? Chrome shows a different resolution, as opposed to I.E. 9? If you have two browsers available to you, please conduct this test, and tell me what you come up with on "monitor resolution". Thank you again.
P.S.- Please use the provided link I provided in post #4. Thank you very much.

 

[Ketchup]

Glad I could help. I appreciate the kind words. My past 3 or 4 video cards have been nVidia, and I have never seen this problem. But I have been into building and troubleshooting computers for over 15 years, and I really enjoy helping people.

Over the last few years I spend most of my troubleshooting skills on IBM OS's, so it is nice to get in the forums and help with Windows when I can.

 

[synoptic12]

Glad I could help. I appreciate the kind words. My past 3 or 4 video cards have been nVidia, and I have never seen this problem. But I have been into building and troubleshooting computers for over 15 years, and I really enjoy helping people.

Over the last few years I spend most of my troubleshooting skills on IBM OS's, so it is nice to get in the forums and help with Windows when I can.

Your welcome. I do not mean to bother you, but what of the post below, can you assist me?
Post #10

 

[Ketchup]

One last point please in reference to post #4, what is your take on that issue? Chrome shows a different resolution, as opposed to I.E. 9? If you have two browsers available to you, please conduct this test, and tell me what you come up with on "monitor resolution". Thank you again.
P.S.- Please use the provided link I provided in post #4. Thank you very much.

To be honest, I am not sure what you are saying here. When you pull up IE 9, does the page not fit on the screen, or is everything just bigger? What is telling you that your resolution has changed? Does the taskbar look different?

Is the zoom set to the same number on both browsers?

I pulled up the page in you mentioned in IE9 and Firefox, and they are the same size.

 

[synoptic12]

Everything is the same: i.e. > Refresh rate 60Hz, resolution 1920x1080, screen size is the same. Simply stated, please use the link I provided:http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/systeminfo.cgi, and 'check' your video, or monitor resolution on I.E. 9 and Firefox. I believe that post #4 is quite clear in the presentation.
A "different" resolution is displayed in Chrome Vs. I.E. 9, i.e. > "By following the above link". Use this link in each browser 'seperately', and check the details. Are they the same resolution, for instance 1920x1080? I do not know what native resolution you are using, but are they the same in the above link? Thank you very much.

P.S.- Yes, "Zoom is the same", 125% The information is 'located' in the above link. This is the "only" place where I notice a discrepancy. ViDdeo card is set the same as monitor. Thank you.

P.S. II - Does the "screen resolution" show the 'same' settings in the above link, with "both browsers"? This has nothing to do with the 'size' of the screen, "It is in the "detail" section of the inserted link I provided.

 

[Ketchup]

Everything is the same: i.e. > Refresh rate 60Hz, resolution 1920x1080, screen size is the same. Simply stated, please use the link I provided:http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/systeminfo.cgi, and 'check' your video, or monitor resolution on I.E. 9 and Firefox. I believe that post #4 is quite clear in the presentation.
A "different" resolution is displayed in Chrome Vs. I.E. 9, i.e. > "By following the above link". Use this link in each browser 'seperately', and check the details. Are they the same resolution, for instance 1920x1080? I do not know what native resolution you are using, but are they the same in the above link? Thank you very much.

P.S.- Yes, "Zoom is the same", 125% The information is 'located' in the above link. This is the "only" place where I notice a discrepancy. ViDdeo card is set the same as monitor. Thank you.

P.S. II - Does the "screen resolution" show the 'same' settings in the above link, with "both browsers"? This has nothing to do with the 'size' of the screen, "It is in the "detail" section of the inserted link I provided.

Different resolution will show things in different sizes on the same screen. If your screen resolution goes lower, for example, all of your icons, Window around your browser, and text on the screen would look larger.

If this one site is telling you different, then it is probably collecting the wrong information. If you can't see a significant difference, there probably isn't one.

 

[synoptic12]

Different resolution will show things in different sizes on the same screen. If your screen resolution goes lower, for example, all of your icons, Window around your browser, and text on the screen would look larger.

If this one site is telling you different, then it is probably collecting the wrong information. If you can't see a significant difference, there probably isn't one.

Thank you very much for the information you have given. In reference to your second paragraph, I would have to agree, for there is no other explanation. I am well aware of the statistics relating to your first paragraph.
Again, I am truly thankful for the assistance you have provided. I hope, I was not too much of pest. It is refreshing to see that there are still some good people.

 

[wiammaren]

I installed the updated version without uninstalling the previous version.