Hi, not imperitive as I am dual booting XP Pro and Vista Ultimate, and XP is my primary OS, but I am having problems with the GF FX 5500 within Vista. I have installed the GeForce drivers from nVidia and so I don't hurt my eyes my monitor's refresh rate has to be the highest. However, my desired resolution of 1152x864 is not attainable in the new OS and 1280x1024 only allows a refresh rate of 60, which gives me a headache! Anyone got any ideas please?

[xactly]

i use the drivers that came with my cd (i have a xfx geforce 5200 fx) the ones from the site gave me no nvidia control pannel but the ones by the make did try that it should give you more of a choice in resolutions.

Originally Posted by xactly

i use the drivers that came with my cd (i have a xfx geforce 5200 fx) the ones from the site gave me no nvidia control pannel but the ones by the make did try that it should give you more of a choice in resolutions.

Oooooh good idea! I'll try that!

[xactly]

pm if it works, i see ur new here welcome :D

[xactly]

damn u got a 5500 i got a 5200

Thanks! Do I install the XP drivers because there are no Vista drivers on the disc? The XP drivers would give me a BSOD though if I tried running anything graphic wouldn't they?

[xactly]

im not sure xp files won't even attempt to install on vista any way with vista at the moment they don't tend do be as gud as xp with driver support u could try going to the manufacterers website iv got an xfx so id go to their site try downloadin other versions of the driver.

OK Thanks anyway buddy ;)

[Hybr!d]

Use Vista drivers from the Nvidia website.

Do not use XP ones, they are obviously for a different operating system.

Failing that there is not much you can do, it is down to the manufacturer to support their products. If they do not offer drivers and/or fixes then your are stuck.

[xactly]

i think you could try downloading rivatuner that gives tou refresh overides also its vista compatible. also if tou need any help with rivatuner i'll help.