Feb 18, 2007
Finally, GeForce Go 7600 Drivers for Vista
Ok, so maybe not officially released ones, but working ones none the less. I finally found a way to get this driver installed and wanted to share it with those of you that are using GeForce cards that you haven’t been able to get native drivers for Vista for.
This is specifically for those laptop users with Go cards like the 6xxx and 7xxx series.
The driver setup is straight forward and simple. It turns out the nVidia driver itself works fine with Vista, the problem is the .inf file that tells the installer which cards it works on doesn’t contain compatibility records for the cards. The .inf file I am including with this post contains nearly a hundred cards, download the file and open it with notepad to see if your file is in the list. The file itself comes from laptopvideo2go.com and I have installed it and tested it with fantastic results.
World of Warcraft was running around 45 frames per second on this laptop with marginal settings. With the updated driver installed I am getting just short of 60 frames per seconds with all settings on high. That’s a huge difference.
The details are simple, download the driver installer, extract it, over write the nv_disp.inf with the one at the bottom of this post, install the driver from the folder (run the setup) and reboot. Once your done, you will have the new control panel and a major increase in graphics performance. If you missed my last posts about WoW, the latest is here.
The files you need to perform this update are 10065_vista.exe, the 100.65 driver and nv_disp.inf, the update .inf file.Thanks again to laptopvideo2go.com for this great update and let’s hope nVidia get’s their act together and has a nice installable for us soon.
You can get the official driver from Nvidia’s site guys!!!
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Installed 10065_vista.exe and the patched nv_disp.inf file on my HP dv9207us laptop (Go 7600 with 256MB dedicated ram) and Windows Vista Premium. The vendor-supplied drivers did not allow for setting desktop contrast, gamma,etc. and their default settings gave the laptop display a washed out appearance. Soooo I thought I would give these a try.
Pros: These drivers support desktop color settings, and after some fine tuning it made a VAST improvement in the look of the display. The drivers also work well with games I have tried (Half Life 2, Far Cry, Serious Sam Second Encounter). They also work well with Windows Media Center DVD player.
Cons: These drivers (or possibly the .inf settings) do NOT play well with Windows Media Player or HP QuickPlay when viewing DVD’s. There is a lot of shearing and an odd effect where the color layers are shifted in position relative to each other, and gradually change intensity.
Conclusion: I am still using the drivers in spite of the DVD player problems – Luckily at least 1 of the DVD player apps works. The improvement in the screen colors and contrast is well worth the tradeoff.
I followed the instruction, but the process ended without changing anything. My problem with an Acer Aspire 5680-6798 and Vista Ultiomate is that the external monitor I am using doesn’t go into screen saver mode.
*begins worshipping the creators of the inf file*
This is so amazing, great work to whomever did it. I am running a cyberpower laptop with the geforce go 7600 graphics card and this fix works great. I got a blank black screen with sound when trying to run Fable the Lost Chapters. It now runs on maximum graphics settings. I also went from running Lord of the Rings Online on medium settings to ultra high and it looks amazing.
THANK YOU THANK YOU! Since upgrading to Vista in July WMP, Office Picture Viewer and some other progrmas would cause my laptop to blue screen crash. These drivers fixed the problem and my Windows Performance Index increased 3 points!
THANK YOU! Since 7/07 when I upgraded to Vista WMP, Office Picture Viewer and other programs would bluescreen crash whenever a file was opened in them. These drivers fixed the problem and added 3 points to my Windows performance index. Thanks for the help.
Hi, my name is Kory Sexton. and I need a hand here. My cousin, who has an infinite knoledge about computers installed this for me and assured me it wouldn’t affect anything. now the only game I can successfully run from my Steam client is Team Fortress 2. This is a little frustrating, and I was wondering if you guys knew any quick fixes? Thanks!
Hi again. Sorry about double posting, but I reallly need help with this matter. I need the original, unedited version of the Nv_disp.inf file, so I can replace it. I had thought my cousin left a copy on my desktop, but he just made a copy of the changed version. I really need this, and fast!
hey guys will this work on a desktop or only on laptops?
Hmm.. does this work for widescreen too? i have tried installing this and it works gr8.. ty.. but i have a nice fat black frame i cant use now?
Hello, it worked for me! thank you very much for the great driver!
I’ve tried everything to get rid of the infamous NVLDDMKM.sys error and there are MANY MANY dead posts on this subject. This is the only thing that worked for me. Whoever made this ROCKS.
What is the best driver for windows XP for Geforce go 7600 ?
Hi,
I have an HP Pavilion dv9260 Notebook, originaly it has Vista, now i formate it and installed xp, i have problems with drivers soecially the display driver, i can not find this driver for xp : NVIDIA Geforce Go 7600 , and webcam and modem driver, any one can help ? thanks
I’ve been looking for drivers for this particular card for XP. I haven’t had the foggiest luck in finding one that isn’t for vista. I’ve tried most of the major driver sites. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I wanted to thank you for your post and let you know that I have Dugg it. You have saved my Spore and WoW playing.
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hey guys i was in the middle of downloading this and at the same time looking around for an afficial relese (you cant trust everyone) and i thought oh what the hell and i checked out the nvidia web site and they have just relesed the latest driver 2 days ago this is what it says…just thought you might want to know……
GeForce Release 178 WHQL
Version: 178.24
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Operating System: Windows Vista 32-bit
Language: U.S. English
File Size: 85 MB
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the NVIDIA Software License Agreement.
New in Version 178.24:
Adds support for newly-released GeForce 9-series motherboard GPUs.
Includes several application compatibility fixes. Please read the release documentation for more details.
Release 178 Highlights:
WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6-series, 7-series, 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
Adds support for GeForce 9800 GTX+, 9800 GT, 9500 GT and 9400 GT GPUs.
Adds support for NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory (this driver package installs NVIDIA PhysX System Software v8.09.04).
Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in several full games and demos today by downloading the GeForce Power Pack.
Adds support for 2-way and 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology with GeForce GTX 200-series GPUs on Intel® D5400XS motherboards.
Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLIâ„¢ technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way and Quad SLI technology.
Supports CUDAâ„¢.
Supports NVIDIA GeForce 3D Stereo Technology.
Supports Folding@home distributing computing application. Download the high performance client for NVIDIA GPUs here and join the NVIDIA team: #131015.
Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
Includes several 3D application performance improvements. The following are examples of improvements measured with v178.24 WHQL versus v175.19 WHQL driver:
Single GPU increases up to 11% in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
Single GPU increases up to 11% in Assassin’s Creed DX10
Single GPU increases up to 15% in Bioshock DX10
Single GPU increases up to 15% in Call of Duty 4
Single GPU increases up to 8% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
2-way SLI increases up to 7% in Bioshock DX10
2-way SLI increases up to 10% in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts DX10
2-way SLI increases up to 12% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
2-way SLI increases up to 10% in World in Conflict DX10
Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
GeForce GTX 280
GeForce GTX 260
GeForce 9800 GX2
GeForce 9800 GTX+
GeForce 9800 GTX
GeForce 9800 GT
GeForce 9600 GT
GeForce 9600 GSO
GeForce 9500 GT
GeForce 9500 GS
GeForce 9400 GT
GeForce 9400
GeForce 9300 GS
GeForce 9300 GE
GeForce 9300
GeForce 9200
GeForce 8800 Ultra
GeForce 8800 GTX
GeForce 8800 GTS 512
GeForce 8800 GTS
GeForce 8800 GT
GeForce 8800 GS
GeForce 8600 GTS
GeForce 8600 GT
GeForce 8600 GS
GeForce 8500 GT
GeForce 8400 SE
GeForce 8400 GS
GeForce 8400
GeForce 8300 GS
GeForce 8300
GeForce 8200
GeForce 8100 / nForce 720a
GeForce 8100 / nForce 720a
GeForce 7950 GX2
GeForce 7950 GT
GeForce 7900 GTX
GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
GeForce 7900 GS
GeForce 7800 SLI
GeForce 7800 GTX
GeForce 7800 GT
GeForce 7800 GS
GeForce 7650 GS
GeForce 7600 GT
GeForce 7600 GS
GeForce 7600 LE
GeForce 7500 LE
GeForce 7350 LE
GeForce 7300 SE
GeForce 7300 LE
GeForce 7300 GT
GeForce 7300 GS
GeForce 7200 GS
GeForce 7100 GS
GeForce 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i
GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i
GeForce 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a
GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a
GeForce 6800 XT
GeForce 6800 XE
GeForce 6800 Ultra
GeForce 6800 Series GPU
GeForce 6800 LE
GeForce 6800 GT
GeForce 6800 GS/XT
GeForce 6800 GS
GeForce 6800
GeForce 6700 XL
GeForce 6610 XL
GeForce 6600 VE
GeForce 6600 LE
GeForce 6600 GT
GeForce 6600
GeForce 6500
GeForce 6250
GeForce 6200SE TurboCacheâ„¢
GeForce 6200 TurboCacheâ„¢
GeForce 6200 LE
GeForce 6200 A-LE
GeForce 6200
GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
GeForce 6150 LE
GeForce 6150
GeForce 6100 nForce 420
GeForce 6100 nForce 405
GeForce 6100 nForce 400
GeForce 6100
Release Notes – 178.24
Control Panel User’s Guide
I dont think that this driver is working so well.. Now I cant even run a game.. None of them wants to be runned..
@inspireD: Always important to pay attention to the post date, this driver I stick out there like two years ago.
Just so you know, Nvidia has finally posted notebook drivers on their site. I’m not sure when it started, but it’s in beta now.
I’m going to test these, as the ones I got for my GeForce Go 7600 haven’t let me utilize Flash without constant crashing (tried both XP and Vista).
I’ll post back if they work.