Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX driver problem

sobamade · 09-10-2009, 01:17 PM

Hi, I have had a couple of problems today with my Nvidia geforce 5200 fx, I am running XP with SP3. The first problem I had was the nv4_disp infinite loop BSOD which I found the solution for on the net whilst using safe mode, I need to reinstall my nvidia drivers apparently which I have been trying to do all day which leads to my second problem.

I have dl Drive sweeper and go rid of all nvidia driver files, rebooted and tried to install the latest driver for my card from nvidia's site, however when I am installing the driver halfway through the screen goes black for 2 seconds and reappears with smiley faces all over the screen in lines

This keeps happening with each driver version I try to install, could anybody advise on why this is happening and how I can solve this? Thanks

**BCCOMP** · 09-10-2009, 01:44 PM

What is the exact make and model of this computer?

If you use Drive Sweeper to uninstall ALL the Nvidia drivers did it take out the Chipset Driver?

This is why I need to know the Make and Model.

I also do not like this smiley face thing going on.
Is this computer infected?

Bill

sobamade · 09-10-2009, 02:19 PM

Not sure on the computer make because I changed the case a while ago, think it is a compaq preserio s0000, quite old, here is the spec anyway

Intel Pentium 4 2.8Ghz processor
1x512mb RAM, 1x256mb RAM (768mb)
Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX graphics card
80gb hard drive

The only files left after using drive sweeper are four files from Nvidia Display:

C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUDISP.EXE-06277B26.pf
C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUDISP.EXE-1BFBB47B.pf
C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUDISP.EXE-2EB69C45.pf
C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUNINST.EXE-3B3D0227.pf

These always get left behind when I use drive sweeper.

The computer is definitely clean, I searched for other people who have seen these smiley faces whilst using nvidia and came across some.

**BCCOMP** · 09-10-2009, 02:36 PM

Can you run Everest under my signature and attach the FULL report to the thread?

This will give us a better idea of the hardware you have.

Bill

sobamade · 09-10-2009, 02:57 PM

Report Attached

**BCCOMP** · 09-10-2009, 08:39 PM

Hi,
According to the report it is a:

Quote:

System Properties:
Manufacturer Compaq Presario 061
Product DY146A-ABU S7300UK GB420

Here is a link to the drivers:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...product=409973

Scroll down to the original drivers>Spring 2004 Original Graphic Driver Collection

See if this driver will install.

sobamade · 09-11-2009, 04:50 AM

The driver managed to install and caused no problems during installation although when I restart and try to start up normally I still recieve the BSOD concerning nv4_disp infinite loop.

**BCCOMP** · 09-11-2009, 06:30 AM

OK,
What did you do to try to fix this issue in the first place?

When does the error occur?

Have you tested your memory?:
http://www.memtest.org/#downiso

How much memory do you have in your system?

09-10-2009, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
sobamade Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX driver problem Hi, I have had a couple of problems today with my Nvidia geforce 5200 fx, I am running XP with SP3. The first problem I had was the nv4_disp infinite loop BSOD which I found the solution for on the net whilst using safe mode, I need to reinstall my nvidia drivers apparently which I have been trying to do all day which leads to my second problem. I have dl Drive sweeper and go rid of all nvidia driver files, rebooted and tried to install the latest driver for my card from nvidia's site, however when I am installing the driver halfway through the screen goes black for 2 seconds and reappears with smiley faces all over the screen in lines This keeps happening with each driver version I try to install, could anybody advise on why this is happening and how I can solve this? Thanks

09-10-2009, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,049 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX driver problem What is the exact make and model of this computer? If you use Drive Sweeper to uninstall ALL the Nvidia drivers did it take out the Chipset Driver? This is why I need to know the Make and Model. I also do not like this smiley face thing going on. Is this computer infected? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

09-10-2009, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
sobamade Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX driver problem Not sure on the computer make because I changed the case a while ago, think it is a compaq preserio s0000, quite old, here is the spec anyway Intel Pentium 4 2.8Ghz processor 1x512mb RAM, 1x256mb RAM (768mb) Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX graphics card 80gb hard drive The only files left after using drive sweeper are four files from Nvidia Display: C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUDISP.EXE-06277B26.pf C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUDISP.EXE-1BFBB47B.pf C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUDISP.EXE-2EB69C45.pf C:\WINDOWS\prefetch\NVUNINST.EXE-3B3D0227.pf These always get left behind when I use drive sweeper. The computer is definitely clean, I searched for other people who have seen these smiley faces whilst using nvidia and came across some.

09-10-2009, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,049 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX driver problem Can you run Everest under my signature and attach the FULL report to the thread? This will give us a better idea of the hardware you have. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

09-11-2009, 04:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
sobamade Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX driver problem The driver managed to install and caused no problems during installation although when I restart and try to start up normally I still recieve the BSOD concerning nv4_disp infinite loop.

09-11-2009, 06:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,049 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX driver problem OK, What did you do to try to fix this issue in the first place? When does the error occur? Have you tested your memory?: http://www.memtest.org/#downiso How much memory do you have in your system? __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 09-11-2009 at 06:31 AM.