[Jason™]

Hi all not sure if this has been mentioned but there is a Vista Hotfix avliable that has sorted issues with most graphic cards, many Vista users have had problems with memory issues and how certain programmes and games use Video memory in Vista.

Please read below for more details, I found this mainly applies to NVIDIA users but the fix will work with other cards

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940105

http://www.nvidia.co...a_hotfixes.html

Hotfix for GeForce customers running DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 applications:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940105. This hotfix resolves abnormal application behavior such as crashes and extremely low frame rates when running some 3D applications at very high graphics settings. This issue is not limited to, but has been most commonly noticed on high-end graphics cards and the following applications: Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, Civilization IV, Company of Heroes, Half-Life 2, Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II, Supreme Commander, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas.

In order for this hotfix to be effective, GeForce customers must also update to the latest ForceWare Release 163 drivers:

Windows Vista 32-bit
Windows Vista 64-bit

2) Hotfix for SLI customers running DirectX 10 applications:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936710. This hotfix resolves occurrences of low frame rates on some DirectX 10 applications when SLI is enabled. Performance improvements will vary depending on the application and the graphics driver version.

3) Hotfix for GeForce customers:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938194. This hotfix improves the compatibility and reliability of Windows Vista. It can be downloaded from this link or from Windows Update.

4) Hotfix for GeForce customers:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938979. This hotfix improves the performance and reliability of Windows Vista. It can be downloaded from this link or from Windows Update.

This post has been edited by Jay2Kay: 26 September 2007 - 06:59 PM

[Original]

Thanks,useful links

[eskimosound]

It should read attention all nVidia Gamers...I'm ATI so it doesnt help but I am a Vista gamer..Got my hopes up :cry:Just out of interest...this hotfix asks for Validation and the installation of the WGA...I thought that was just for XP?I dont get it....

[Jason™]

Yeah I had to validate when downloading the patch from MS, but I think the KB940105 is just a general Vista fix when I checked on the MS site but please check on the ATI site for more info I have not checked on ATI yet.

By the way the last 3 that were mentioned are only for SLI and Geforce users the first one is a general Vista patch just make sure you get the right one there is a 32bit and 64bit patch

2) Hotfix for SLI customers running DirectX 10 applications:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936710. This hotfix resolves occurrences of low frame rates on some DirectX 10 applications when SLI is enabled. Performance improvements will vary depending on the application and the graphics driver version.

3) Hotfix for GeForce customers:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938194. This hotfix improves the compatibility and reliability of Windows Vista. It can be downloaded from this link or from Windows Update.

4) Hotfix for GeForce customers:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938979. This hotfix improves the performance and reliability of Windows Vista. It can be downloaded from this link or from Windows Update.

This post has been edited by Jay2Kay: 26 September 2007 - 08:43 PM

[.GeorgeTopouria]

If this fixes the lame performance of my GF6600GT on Vista, I shall be kissing your feet till death.

[.GeorgeTopouria]

"This update does not apply to your system"
How the hell is it not compatible with my system?

[Jason™]

Are you running 32 or 64bit Vissta ?

You may have downloaded the wrong one just check again, is this message coming from the kb940105 when you tried to install?

Also I forgot to mention if the update is installed correctly you will have to restart and then run the latest graphic driver again for the fix to work.

I noticed no actual performance improvement but I don't get that memory error message when playing BF2142 now that was the only game I had problems with.

This post has been edited by Jay2Kay: 27 September 2007 - 03:54 PM

[omarbadr36]

Sweet! Lets see if it fixes my "driver display has stopped working and has recovered" annoying buble !

[Llama]

Jay2Kay, on Sep 27 2007, 03:49 PM, said:

Are you running 32 or 64bit Vissta ?

You may have downloaded the wrong one just check again, is this message coming from the kb940105 when you tried to install?

Also I forgot to mention if the update is installed correctly you will have to restart and then run the latest graphic driver again for the fix to work.

I noticed no actual performance improvement but I don't get that memory error message when playing BF2142 now that was the only game I had problems with.

Hey, I am still have that "does not apply to your system bug". I have been posting about it here with little help: http://thevistaforum...mp;#entry164056

I am using two geeforce 8800 ultra, 2 G SDRAM, 3.3 proc + quad core, etc ... patches will not freaking work and i am using vista 32

[romanoverlord]

Llama, on Nov 19 2007, 03:45 AM, said:

Jay2Kay, on Sep 27 2007, 03:49 PM, said:

Are you running 32 or 64bit Vissta ?

You may have downloaded the wrong one just check again, is this message coming from the kb940105 when you tried to install?

Also I forgot to mention if the update is installed correctly you will have to restart and then run the latest graphic driver again for the fix to work.

I noticed no actual performance improvement but I don't get that memory error message when playing BF2142 now that was the only game I had problems with.

Hey, I am still have that "does not apply to your system bug". I have been posting about it here with little help: http://thevistaforum...mp;#entry164056

I am using two geeforce 8800 ultra, 2 G SDRAM, 3.3 proc + quad core, etc ... patches will not freaking work and i am using vista 32

dude u need to get yourself some more ram
i read u have 2 which really isnt enough for 2 cards AND vista
they reccomend 2 gig alone for vista.........

[rymond]

Yep. 3 gig's is standard for gaming on Vista.

[grimmace]

rymond, on Nov 25 2007, 05:24 AM, said:

Yep. 3 gig's is standard for gaming on Vista.

or 8? i accidentally double ordered... and was too lazy to return it.

[shadow115569]

why does vista have to be such a pain in the butt??????

[BlatheredBlood]

shadow115569, on Mar 9 2008, 09:35 PM, said:

why does vista have to be such a pain in the butt??????

cause vista was created in what 07 so vista is still new eh lol more work and vista will be better then xp well it is for me

[Neo-Tech]

Are these included in SP1?

[Brendan™]

Does this fix anything with the ATI RADEON X1200 Graphics Card? Lately I've noticed a lot of issues with this card but other people havn't, the specs and model number etc of my notebook are in my signature. I've got a 56K Modem so I don't want to waste a big download on something I can't use

[Semper.Paratus]

I don't think nVidia GeForce drivers will help an ATI Radeon card in any way.

So the answer would be; this is completely useless for you.

Go to ATI's website if you want to download drivers for your ATI card, it's as simple as that.

[anveshkn]

how about support for dx 11 cards ? is it available by default or needs updates yet to be released?