I f-ed it up!!

Madgoat1979 · Nov 10, 2003, 04:04 PM

I tried installing new 52.16 and used driver cleaner...

But, I cant install anything else... it loads a crappy defualt driver.

but how do I can it to load a and reconize my g4?

**MIG-31** · Nov 10, 2003, 04:09 PM

try finding the folder that they were installed to then try a manual install.

but will say they should of installed as the 4200 is in the package.

by the way.as you say you used driver cleaner after removing the drivers first & booting to safe mode then ran dc.

many problems have rose when done the other way round.

Madgoat1979 · Nov 10, 2003, 04:24 PM

Well I tried that,

And it looks like it installs.... But I reboot and it stays the same.

Im so confused....

**MIG-31** · Nov 10, 2003, 04:29 PM

i have similar to that it could be a corrupt inf.file are they whql or betas.

try downloading the .exe file again and see how that goes.don't use any download software.

Madgoat1979 · Nov 10, 2003, 04:32 PM

well it doesnt even show the card in the device manager....

Not even a yellow marked one.... It flat says its not there....

I need it to see the hardware before it will let me install it....

Madgoat1979 · Nov 10, 2003, 04:38 PM

ok,

I got it to show up in the "add hardware" part....

But it says this about it:

"Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)"

Ok now what ?

I have no idea what made this happen....

**MIG-31** · Nov 10, 2003, 05:01 PM

could help if you could find out what that code 19 error stands for.(haven't a clue)

try add new hardware search then try to install normal vga driver.

if it don't find any new hardware automaticaly it will ask if you have connected hardware.select yes

it will then show a list of devices connected.right at the bottom there is "add new hardware device" press.

then select manual.

then select display adapters.

you might have either vga driver or a list of nividia drivers.if listed select and see what that does.

resonatorman · Nov 10, 2003, 05:34 PM

Code 19 :
"Medium is write-protected"
Hmm...

Kalisto · Nov 10, 2003, 06:35 PM

dude the same fucking shit happend to me with driver cleaner 2.5 i had to format

but oh well i dont trust 3rd party shit.!!!!

never use 3rd party software!!!

protege5gt · Nov 10, 2003, 11:20 PM

Yeah... it pays to read the instructions with Driver Cleaner.

The only way I got to fix it is by a Repair install with Windows XP. It seems to be ok now... but I'm going to reinstall again anyways.

Kalisto · Nov 12, 2003, 12:11 AM

ok, dont forget the updates etc

Madgoat1979 · Nov 12, 2003, 12:13 AM

ummm................ yeah......................

ok.....

Mazuko · Nov 12, 2003, 12:22 AM

Since you said you can now detect the card you could just do a driver roll back under WINXP, if you had it enabled that is. That should restore the drivers to the originals (as long as you have a restore point!!!)

Just go do this:

Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Display adapters -> Right click on your cards name -> click on properties -> Click the Driver Tab -> Click on Roll Back Driver

Kalisto · Nov 12, 2003, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Madgoat1979
ummm................ yeah......................

ok.....

shut up hoe

**Spike** · Nov 12, 2003, 08:34 AM

In 2.6 there is a program included nvidia fix. Use that it should fix the problem. Also the problem is not DC related it is nvidia who has some problem in their uninstall code.

Also if people don't give feedback than i can't look and try to fix it.

BTW Kalisto you don't trust 3rd party software. Than you only have a pc with windows and device drivers.
Like Windows is so good and perfect. It is very buggy and if they fix something they break 3 new things. Also like nvidia drivers are nog so good especially those 52.16 are buggy and give problems.

Kalisto · Nov 16, 2003, 02:24 PM

nah i use 52.70

i must of messed up the way to use dc 2.5

xlion · Nov 22, 2003, 08:09 AM

I have the same Problem and nvfix didnt help! :-( I dont want to reinstall...

BirchY · Nov 22, 2003, 08:41 AM

If you really dont feel like reinstalling windows you can always revert the whole hard drive with the system restore point, then take the system back to a stable time...Though the windows xp restore isn't the best i suggest Go Back by Roxio or Restore IT by Farstone...These two programs are good at it...My two cents worth...Thanks

Hopefully helping someone!!!

resonatorman · Nov 22, 2003, 09:56 AM

Yes, system restore isn't as good as one would think...Drive Image by PowerQuest did the trick for me more than once.