Nvidia's 40.72 get MS's WHQL today [Archive]

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 12:14 AM

For those of you that don't like using beta drivers or haven't upgraded already, I thought you might like to know Microsoft has given the Nvidia v40.72 drivers their WHQL Certification today for all Windows OSs. Nvidia claims "Up to a 25% increase in performance". I don't know it they are talking about vs. the 30.82s.
For what it's worth, I've been using the beta version of the 40.72s for some time now and they have worked great for me. :)
You can download them from HERE (http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp).

OUTLAWS The Machine

11-10-2002, 12:56 AM

I've been using the 40.71's for a while and they are good too.

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 01:05 AM

OK, it's me, the problem child. I downloaded the drivers, and got this error message:
NVIDIA Setup Error
Setup was unable to locate the following .INF file needed for this installation.
The installation will be terminated.

I closed out the error message, then got the message saying the installation was complete and was asked if I wanted to restart my computer now or later.

How can I tell if the new drivers installed?

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 01:08 AM

Well I looked in the add/remove thingy, and it showed the drivers there, I think......it didn't say what # they were, it just said windows 95,98,ME drivers, so I suppose they could still be the older drivers.

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 01:19 AM

I did a search for all files (by date) created today. The folder is there for the new drivers. I opened it up, and my monitor caught fire....is that normal?

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS The Machine@Nov 9 2002, 06:56 PM
I've been using the 40.71's for a while and they are good too.
Lets see Machine, Who was it that talked me into upgrading to the v40.72s? Hmmmm I wonder who that was? :unsure:
I sure thought it was you. I might be wrong. Maybe you said get the latest or newer. I don't remember, I slept since then. :P

HPC: On your desktop right click, select properties, Click settings, Click Advanced, Select your video card tab and you should see a screen like this. The last four numbers tell you which version you are using. (This is for Win98)

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 02:24 AM

Well, it showed the old drivers still in use. I'm missing the following file: NV4_DISP.INF

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 02:29 AM

Here's a post at Anandtech that shows how to fix that. Just follow the instructions in the second post.
LINK (http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=31&threadid=907266)

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 02:53 AM

It would be cool if someone who is using the 30.82s would run a 3DMark2001 benchmark before upgrading to the 40.72s and lets see the difference afterwards. You can download 3DMark2001 HERE (http://www.madonion.com/)

Nobody

11-10-2002, 02:55 AM

40.72 gave me problems with a couple of games :angry:

Also does MS still make them take out the overclock panel for the WHQL drivers ?

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 02:56 AM

Uhhhhhhhhhhhh... I followed those instructions and I was asked to insert a disk (disk #1)!?

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by Nobody@Nov 9 2002, 08:55 PM
40.72 gave me problems with a couple of games :angry:

Also does MS still make them take out the overclock panel for the WHQL drivers ?
I'm not sure about all cards, My Gainward comes with a OC tool that still works.
There are programs that allow you to OC if you need/want to.
Just look around on the tweak sites or do you need a link?

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS high ping camper@Nov 9 2002, 08:56 PM
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh... I followed those instructions and I was asked to insert a disk (disk #1)!?
HPC look and see if you have a C:\NVIDIA\Win9x\40.72 folder and direct it to that folder. (I used Win9x as an example)

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 03:11 AM

40.72 gave me problems with a couple of games

Hey Nob,
Which games and what kind of problems?
What did you do to resolve it?

Some people have been un-installing the old drivers from the control panel and re-installing the newer ones to fix problems. You prob'ly already knew that.

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 03:13 AM

"I see" said the blind man, to the deaf man, as they both tripped and fell into the hole! LOL telling me to "direct" something to something else is, well.............beyond me. I'm going to eat my dinner and play with it (the file) some more.

Nobody

11-10-2002, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN@Nov 9 2002, 09:11 PM

40.72 gave me problems with a couple of games

Hey Nob,
Which games and what kind of problems?
What did you do to resolve it?

Some people have been un-installing the old drivers from the control panel and re-installing the newer ones to fix problems. You prob'ly already knew that.
The main one is Emperor. The game flashes while playing like something is trying to pop up. To fix it I went back to 30.87 I think. They worked a little better for me than the official 30.82 drivers.

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 03:27 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN+Nov 9 2002, 08:04 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (OUTLAWS SHOGUN @ Nov 9 2002, 08:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--OUTLAWS high ping camper@Nov 9 2002, 08:56 PM
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh... I followed those instructions and I was asked to insert a disk (disk #1)!?
HPC look and see if you have a C:\NVIDIA\Win9x\40.72 folder and direct it to that folder. (I used Win9x as an example)[/b][/quote]
I did "direct" it to that file. But like I said before....it asked me to insert a disk.
BTW, I haven't uninstalled my old drivers yet, should I?
Hell, I'll probably just wait and have someone else do everything, I'm too afraid I'll screw something up. I plan on taking my PC into the shop anyway........I want to have one of those neon lights put in it. And yes, I know what you're all thinking.........."what a weiner!" can't even put in stupid light, or install new drivers..........oh well, I do have other talents..........I make a great margarita! :D

Dan2

11-10-2002, 03:34 AM

I was using the 30.87 driver with a score of 6377 after installing 40.72 I scored 6854. That's a 7.5% increase. Not the 25% but maybe that was a comparison to the 30.82. :D

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS high ping camper+Nov 9 2002, 09:27 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (OUTLAWS high ping camper @ Nov 9 2002, 09:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by -OUTLAWS SHOGUN@Nov 9 2002, 08:04 PM
<!--QuoteBegin--OUTLAWS high ping camper@Nov 9 2002, 08:56 PM
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh... I followed those instructions and I was asked to insert a disk (disk #1)!?
HPC look and see if you have a C:\NVIDIA\Win9x\40.72 folder and direct it to that folder. (I used Win9x as an example)
I did "direct" it to that file. But like I said before....it asked me to insert a disk.
BTW, I haven't uninstalled my old drivers yet, should I?
Hell, I'll probably just wait and have someone else do everything, I'm too afraid I'll screw something up. I plan on taking my PC into the shop anyway........I want to have one of those neon lights put in it. And yes, I know what you're all thinking.........."what a weiner!" can't even put in stupid light, or install new drivers..........oh well, I do have other talents..........I make a great margarita! :D[/b][/quote]
I'm w/ you HPC. :wacko:
If you want a good drink I can hook you up... :D

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 03:36 AM

No, Just stick with what you've got for now and let the guy at the shop update them for you. Watch what he does if you can so you can do it next time.
Gimme a drink while your at it. Oh wait I don't drink, Got a root beer? :P

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN@Nov 9 2002, 09:36 PM
No, Just stick with what you've got for now and let the guy at the shop update them for you. Watch what he does if you can so you can do it next time.
Gimme a drink while your at it. Oh wait I don't drink, Got a root beer? :P
No but I got a Root...lol

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Dan2@Nov 9 2002, 09:34 PM
I was using the 30.87 driver with a score of 6377 after installing 40.72 I scored 6854. That's a 7.5% increase. Not the 25% but maybe that was a comparison to the 30.82. :D
Thanks Dan2! http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/happy/thumb.gif

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN@Nov 9 2002, 08:53 PM
It would be cool if someone who is using the 30.82s would run a 3DMark2001 benchmark before upgrading to the 40.72s and lets see the difference afterwards. You can download 3DMark2001 HERE (http://www.madonion.com/)
BTW i'm using the30.82's

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS $pike@Nov 9 2002, 09:43 PM
BTW Shogun I am using the 30.82
Great, You have the exact machine as I do. Have you run a test already? If so, What did you get?
I scored a 12529 LINK (http://www.guncabinetsplus.com/outlaws/Shogun/)

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 03:51 AM

You know what my score was don't you?
I really don't remember but I think it was slightly under yours.

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 03:53 AM

how long ago did I upgrade?
so that I can search for the thread that I posted my scores in.

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 03:57 AM

No I don't remember exactly, But it seems like it was in the 11500 range.
IMO That's a big difference and well worth upgrading for.
Why don't you just run it again? Please. :)

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 04:01 AM

Ok. I was looking for that thread that I posted it in. In the Hideout somewhere.

Slice

11-10-2002, 04:03 AM

When you guys benchmark what res do you have 3DMark set to?

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS $pike@Nov 9 2002, 10:01 PM
Ok. I was looking for that thread that I posted it in. In the Hideout somewhere.
$pike forget looking for those pics, They were lost in the forum software move.

Slice my desktop is set to 1280x960, But just use the defaults that the program uses.

Slice

11-10-2002, 04:10 AM

Well it uses whatever your desktop is set at. Click on the customize button and you will see. ;)

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by Slice@Nov 9 2002, 10:10 PM
Well it uses whatever your desktop is set at.  Click on the customize button and you will see. ;)
I didn't change anything. If you do it will say so in the final results screenshot.
Here's mine.

EDIT I didn't OC anything either.

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 04:17 AM

This was done at 1024x768

Slice

11-10-2002, 04:19 AM

Ya but Shogun, when you bring the program up, it says in the right hand corner what your res is at. There is a button there to change the settings. It will default run at your desktop setting. So if Spike has the same resolution setting as you, then you can compare. That is all I was saying. :)

OUTLAWS Spike

11-10-2002, 04:23 AM

Do y'all want me to run it again at a higher res.?

Nobody

11-10-2002, 04:25 AM

Originally posted by Slice@Nov 9 2002, 10:19 PM
Ya but Shogun, when you bring the program up, it says in the right hand corner what your res is at. There is a button there to change the settings. It will default run at your desktop setting. So if Spike has the same resolution setting as you, then you can compare. That is all I was saying. :)
Yes but if you run the Default bench it sets your res to 1024x768 for the test.

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 04:29 AM

Originally posted by Slice@Nov 9 2002, 10:19 PM
Ya but Shogun, when you bring the program up, it says in the right hand corner what your res is at. There is a button there to change the settings. It will default run at your desktop setting. So if Spike has the same resolution setting as you, then you can compare. That is all I was saying. :)
OK :)

But my desktop is set at 1280x960 and when I open the program this is what it looks like.
All I did was hit "Benchmark" and it ran at 1024x768 as it shows in the pic.
That's the standard that everyone leaves it at so they can compair apples to apples. :)

Nobody

11-10-2002, 04:33 AM

Correct Shogun !! That is why the maker also puts a note on your bench results that it was not run at default if you change the settings.

Slice

11-10-2002, 04:35 AM

Ok sorry my bad, I just wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page. (lame excuse cover up) :P

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by Nobody@Nov 9 2002, 10:33 PM
Correct Shogun !! That is why the maker also puts a note on your bench results that it was not run at default if you change the settings.
I remember :D LINK (http://forums.seriouscommunity.com/showthread.php?action=showpost&postid=269487)

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Slice@Nov 9 2002, 10:35 PM
Ok sorry my bad, I just wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page. (lame excuse cover up) :P
That's OK dude. :)

Now you all know my secret, I'm 100% ping & hardware and 0% skill! :P

Nobody

11-10-2002, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN+Nov 9 2002, 10:37 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (OUTLAWS SHOGUN @ Nov 9 2002, 10:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--Nobody@Nov 9 2002, 10:33 PM
Correct Shogun !! That is why the maker also puts a note on your bench results that it was not run at default if you change the settings.
I remember :D LINK (http://forums.seriouscommunity.com/showthread.php?action=showpost&postid=269487)[/b][/quote]
:D

Hell I could make my crappy pc look like a beast if I change a few settings. :D Then again I could probably set everything as low as possible and not get the scores you guys are getting :blink: :(

Bitches :angry: http://members.telocity.com/~dman321/smilies/wink4.gif

Nobody

11-10-2002, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by OUTLAWS SHOGUN+Nov 9 2002, 10:41 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (OUTLAWS SHOGUN @ Nov 9 2002, 10:41 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--Slice@Nov 9 2002, 10:35 PM
Ok sorry my bad, I just wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page. (lame excuse cover up)   :P
That's OK dude. :)

Now you all know my secret, I'm 100% ping & hardware and 0% skill! :P[/b][/quote]
Been knowing that since I met you http://members.telocity.com/~dman321/smilies/smooth.gif

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 05:02 AM

:P
My old machine only scored 3773, I really like this new one. :D

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-10-2002, 05:08 AM

One root beer comin' up! :D
Thank you for your efforts.

FUS1ON

11-10-2002, 05:12 AM

Rofl http://www.maskiflynn.co.uk/smileys/jammin.gif

Sirc

11-10-2002, 05:36 AM

I just installed the new version! :)

I reformatted my HD and reinstalled all the new drivers. Of course I haven't benchmarked it yet, and I don't remember what I got before, so, um, this post was totally pointless.

Sorry. I just wanted to participate in this thread. :unsure: :P

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-14-2002, 04:54 AM

YAAAAAAHHHOOOOOOO! I went back to the NVIDIA site, and there was a message that read: If you had problems trying to download these drivers between Nov. 8th - the 11th, please try again. The problems have been fixed.
So I downloaded them again...and they installed.....yippy von skippy! I am truly a PC guru/genius...LOOK OUT WORLD, HERE I COME!! :lol:

FUS1ON

11-14-2002, 04:58 AM

Coolio! http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/happy/thumb.gif

OUTLAWS high ping camper

11-16-2002, 01:04 AM

I picked up a light today, for 19.99. And "Who's your Daddy" I put it in by myself! LOL :D I went ahead and called Bill Gates, told him I could start work tomorrow. :)

FUS1ON

11-16-2002, 02:18 AM

ROFL :P

FUS1ON

11-19-2002, 03:53 PM

I just updated $pike's drivers to the 40.72s and his now benchmarks at 12635 vs. 11248. :)
That's over a 100 points higher than my 12529. :angry: