163.44 BETA released on August 20, 2007
Windows XP x86
Windows XP/2k3 x64
Windows Vista 32-bit
Windows Vista 64-bit
Highlights XP:
- Beta driver release.
- This driver supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI™ technology on Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c and OpenGL® 2.1 support.
- Improved compatibility for Bioshock.
- Added PureVideo™ HD decode acceleration for GeForce 8600, 8500 and 8400 series GPUs.
- Numerous game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, feature limitations, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
Highlights Vista:[list][*]Beta driver release.[*]This driver supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI™ technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL for GeForce 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs.[*]Improved compatibility for Bioshock.[*]Added HD video post-processing for H.264, VC-1 and MPEG-2 HD content on GeForce 8500 series products.[*]Numerous game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, feature limitations, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
Release Notes
Initial install indicates that nVidia has fixed the scaling issue for widescreen lcds [1440x900]
