toss in a new video card....

[magomago]

Any idea how to get in? I'm guessing there is a drive issue because i haven't updated my drivers since...a LONG time ago simply because I didn't see a need to due to the age of my card

But the thing is I can't get in "safe mode" either...and "VGA mode" won't let me get in as well...it just freezes up at the login window after taking like 10 seconds for the shade of blue to turn into the login screen.

is there a way to boot in and FORCE the generic video drivers so I can install updated drivers?

I just wanted to test out some games I haven't played in forever to see if they are any less laggy at high detail settings

And the ironic part is despite how people complain about linux's hardware compatibility the card worked right out of the box without any modifications

 

[Lepard]

While in safe mode uninstall the Nvidia Video drivers using the Add/Remove applet in Control Panel.

It should let you boot up in normal mode after that. Proceed by upgrading your video drivers to the latest. Restart. Play your game.

Hope this was helpful.

 

[magomago]

if i could LOG IN SAFE MODE that would aid me greatly but it freezes there

 

[BehindEnemyLines]

Have you tried reinstalling your OLD video card, boot into safe mode and uninstall old video drivers, shutdown, insert new video card, restart, install updated drivers?

 

[dfuze]

Is your power supply enough to power the new card w/ the rest of the system components?

 

[Brazen]

Originally posted by: dph1077
Is your power supply enough to power the new card w/ the rest of the system components?

Yeah it really sounds like this is not a driver issue at this point. Checking the Power Supply is a good idea, what's the wattage?

 

[InlineFive]

Originally posted by: Brazen

Originally posted by: dph1077
Is your power supply enough to power the new card w/ the rest of the system components?

Yeah it really sounds like this is not a driver issue at this point. Checking the Power Supply is a good idea, what's the wattage?

Especially for migrating within the Nvidia family that wouldn't be an issue. And if it were, Windows would automatically default to the default video driver.

I would definately take a look at the abilities of the power supply.

 

[magomago]

I don't think its the PSU. If you guys noticed- linux works absolutely well [which is my main OS] and I can still play my games in cedega without an issue (well...the ones that work in Cedega ) and I haven't had a single crash.

I guess i CAN do a videocard swap again, but it is annoying taking my system apart especially the way I have things set up. I would have hoped there is some way to do it through software