nvidia drivers pretty lame

I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan

Morgan; Regardless if it is the Quadro or NVIDIA, that is not supported on Vista: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31325.html
You need a different card if you want it to use the Vista features.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"msnews.microsoft.com" wrote in message

I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan

Hi:
You sat that both Quadro or NVIDIA are not supported on Vista; however, your website indicates a list they say are supported on Vista. Could you explain this a little better, as I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 and would like to know for sure.
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message

Morgan; Regardless if it is the Quadro or NVIDIA, that is not supported on Vista: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31325.html
You need a different card if you want it to use the Vista features.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"msnews.microsoft.com" wrote in message I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan

It is not my website, it is NVIDIA's. Your FX 5200 is supported in Vista but the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"ColTom2" wrote in message

Hi:
You sat that both Quadro or NVIDIA are not supported on Vista; however, your website indicates a list they say are supported on Vista. Could you explain this a little better, as I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 and would like to know for sure.
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message Morgan; Regardless if it is the Quadro or NVIDIA, that is not supported on Vista: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31325.html
You need a different card if you want it to use the Vista features.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"msnews.microsoft.com" wrote in message I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan

Hi:
I understand it's not your website, as I meant to have said website referenced by you. Please explain what you meant by the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista. I have no idea what OP stands for and exactly what card you are talking about.
I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 display adapter which apparently will not work with Vista according to you. What would you recommend that I do whereby I can install and use Vista at some point down the road.?
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message

It is not my website, it is NVIDIA's. Your FX 5200 is supported in Vista but the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"ColTom2" wrote in message Hi:
You sat that both Quadro or NVIDIA are not supported on Vista; however, your website indicates a list they say are supported on Vista. Could you explain this a little better, as I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 and would like to know for sure.
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message Morgan; Regardless if it is the Quadro or NVIDIA, that is not supported on Vista: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31325.html
You need a different card if you want it to use the Vista features.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"msnews.microsoft.com" wrote in message I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan

OP = Original Poster of the thread Morgan is the OP.
Morgan has a GeForce Go 7400 which is not listed on the link I gave so the card is not supported in Vista..
You have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 which is on the list and is supported. Your video card will work with Windows Vista.
If you have Vista, install the appropriate driver based on the Build of Vista you have: http://www.nvidia.com/page/search.html?keywords=vista+driver
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"ColTom2" wrote in message

Hi:
I understand it's not your website, as I meant to have said website referenced by you. Please explain what you meant by the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista. I have no idea what OP stands for and exactly what card you are talking about.
I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 display adapter which apparently will not work with Vista according to you. What would you recommend that I do whereby I can install and use Vista at some point down the road.?
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message It is not my website, it is NVIDIA's. Your FX 5200 is supported in Vista but the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"ColTom2" wrote in message Hi:
You sat that both Quadro or NVIDIA are not supported on Vista; however, your website indicates a list they say are supported on Vista. Could you explain this a little better, as I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 and would like to know for sure.
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message Morgan; Regardless if it is the Quadro or NVIDIA, that is not supported on Vista: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31325.html
You need a different card if you want it to use the Vista features.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"msnews.microsoft.com" wrote in message I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan

Hi:
I appreciate all your good to know NDIVIA info.
Thanks.....
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message

OP = Original Poster of the thread Morgan is the OP.
Morgan has a GeForce Go 7400 which is not listed on the link I gave so the card is not supported in Vista..
You have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 which is on the list and is supported. Your video card will work with Windows Vista.
If you have Vista, install the appropriate driver based on the Build of Vista you have: http://www.nvidia.com/page/search.html?keywords=vista+driver
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"ColTom2" wrote in message Hi:
I understand it's not your website, as I meant to have said website referenced by you. Please explain what you meant by the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista. I have no idea what OP stands for and exactly what card you are talking about.
I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 display adapter which apparently will not work with Vista according to you. What would you recommend that I do whereby I can install and use Vista at some point down the road.?
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message It is not my website, it is NVIDIA's. Your FX 5200 is supported in Vista but the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"ColTom2" wrote in message Hi:
You sat that both Quadro or NVIDIA are not supported on Vista; however, your website indicates a list they say are supported on Vista. Could you explain this a little better, as I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 and would like to know for sure.
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message Morgan; Regardless if it is the Quadro or NVIDIA, that is not supported on Vista: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31325.html
You need a different card if you want it to use the Vista features.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"msnews.microsoft.com" wrote in message I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan

The original poster's (OP's) nVidia Quadro NVS120m is not on the supported list provided The GeForce Go 7400 that Vista is identifying it as is also not on the list The GeForce FX 5200 is on the list and therefore is supported. I will further support this as my GeForce FX 5200 is working with Vista. I think Mr. Jones meant GeForce when he said nVidia. HTH (hope that helps)
"ColTom2" wrote in message

Hi:
I understand it's not your website, as I meant to have said website referenced by you. Please explain what you meant by the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista. I have no idea what OP stands for and exactly what card you are talking about.
I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 display adapter which apparently will not work with Vista according to you. What would you recommend that I do whereby I can install and use Vista at some point down the road.?
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message It is not my website, it is NVIDIA's. Your FX 5200 is supported in Vista but the specific card the OP has is not supported by Vista.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"ColTom2" wrote in message Hi:
You sat that both Quadro or NVIDIA are not supported on Vista; however, your website indicates a list they say are supported on Vista. Could you explain this a little better, as I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 and would like to know for sure.
Thanks
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message Morgan; Regardless if it is the Quadro or NVIDIA, that is not supported on Vista: http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31325.html
You need a different card if you want it to use the Vista features.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"msnews.microsoft.com" wrote in message I have installed Vista Beta2 on a Dell D820 with the following specs: Duo Core 2.0Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD, nVidia Quadro NVS120m w/ 512mb RAM, Broadcom network and Intel Wireless. This is on the highest quality display they ship with , resolution up to 1920 X 1200.
I cannot get Areo to work, I keep getting BlueScreens due to video drivers, and I cannot use any of the UI modifications - ie: colors etc. The OS identifies my video card as a GeForce Go 7400 NOT a Quadro NVS 120m. Has anyone else seen this issue? I tried installing the new drives from nVidia but apparently it is not for the Quadro NVS adapters because it reports that it cannot find a supported video adapter.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Morgan