[SOLVED] Driver Problems

zapman · 11-09-2008, 07:39 AM

Hello, the reason that I write this is that I have problems with my computer since I downgraded my Windows Vista Home Premium 32 to Windows XP Proffesional 32 with service pack 3.

Every time i try to play a game, my computer monitor is going to "Sleep Mode". When this happens i need to restart my computer serveral times to get it started again.

I've tryed to install drivers for my computer, but without luck.

But i still think that there is some drivers missing, because in "Device Manager" there are some yellow "question marks", but i dont know what is missing.

Here is a pic of my Device Manager:

My Computer Specifications

Quote:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...reg_R1002_USEN

Anyone got any ideas? Regards Zapman

*Sorry for my bad English*

**BCCOMP** · 11-09-2008, 10:20 AM

Hi,
The language barrier may be tough.
It appears you need to install the Chipset Driver.
Try this one:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_winxp_15.24.html

Try to run the setup program.
If this fails try to install the drivers manually.
Hope this helps,
Bill

zapman · 11-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

Hi,
The language barrier may be tough.
It appears you need to install the Chipset Driver.
Try this one:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_winxp_15.24.html

Try to run the setup program.
If this fails try to install the drivers manually.
Hope this helps,
Bill

Hello BCCOMP! Thanks for taking your time to help me!

I installed the chipset driver you provided and the "yellow question marks" disappeared from the device manager!

I will try to play my games and let you know how it worked!

zapman · 11-09-2008, 11:35 AM

EDIT: My Computer crashed again, after an half hours playing.

Under the device manager nothing is yellow. Now i'm lost and dont know what to do.

Got anymore ideas?

Regards Zapman

**BCCOMP** · 11-09-2008, 11:10 PM

Hi,
I am glad you have the errors gone!
Is it still shutting down the same way as in your first post?
Are you getting any ERROR Codes (a BSOD)?
Have you checked your display properties?
Have you modified this computer in any way (added memory etc.)
Does it happen with a certain game or any game?
Does it happen when you are not playing games?
Bill

zapman · 11-10-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

Hi,
I am glad you have the errors gone!
Is it still shutting down the same way as in your first post?
Are you getting any ERROR Codes (a BSOD)?
Have you checked your display properties?
Have you modified this computer in any way (added memory etc.)
Does it happen with a certain game or any game?
Does it happen when you are not playing games?
Bill

Hello again,

I decided to try reinstall Windows Vista again. I installed the chipset and grafic card drivers. And now it seems to work fine.

And yes, i've added memory to my computer. Got 4GB DDR2 now, standard was 1 GB DDR2.

But it seems to work just fine now, hope it will keep on running!

But if the monitor will shut down again, might it be my added memory?
Maybe i need to add a new Power Supply with more power?

Thanks for your help, mutch appreciated!

Regards Zapman

**BCCOMP** · 11-10-2008, 10:35 AM

Hi,
Do you have any other errors in the device manager?
Did you have this problem with Vista before you installed XP?
The added memory may have resolved your issue seeing Vista needs atleast 2GB to run decent.

The GeForce 7500LE is a promblematic card especially for gamming. You might want to consider the 8800GT (or similar). If you upgrade the graphics card you should also upgrade the PSU.
Bill

11-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Driver Problems Hi, The language barrier may be tough. It appears you need to install the Chipset Driver. Try this one: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_winxp_15.24.html Try to run the setup program. If this fails try to install the drivers manually. Hope this helps, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

11-09-2008, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
zapman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit	Re: Driver Problems EDIT: My Computer crashed again, after an half hours playing. Under the device manager nothing is yellow. Now i'm lost and dont know what to do. Got anymore ideas? Regards Zapman Last edited by zapman; 11-09-2008 at 12:01 PM.

11-09-2008, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Driver Problems Hi, I am glad you have the errors gone! Is it still shutting down the same way as in your first post? Are you getting any ERROR Codes (a BSOD)? Have you checked your display properties? Have you modified this computer in any way (added memory etc.) Does it happen with a certain game or any game? Does it happen when you are not playing games? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 11-09-2008 at 11:12 PM.

11-10-2008, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Driver Problems Hi, Do you have any other errors in the device manager? Did you have this problem with Vista before you installed XP? The added memory may have resolved your issue seeing Vista needs atleast 2GB to run decent. The GeForce 7500LE is a promblematic card especially for gamming. You might want to consider the 8800GT (or similar). If you upgrade the graphics card you should also upgrade the PSU. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan