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I've recently run into an issue with one of my machines that I'm trying to setup not working correctly with my BFG 8800 GTS. Whenever I install any version of the drivers from a base install of windows, a strange banding occurs in several of the windows screens. Not everything has this distortion however. Typically only the control bar of a window and any white portion. Opening Explorer is like trying to read ancient cuneiform.
All versions of the 8800 drivers cause this. I have reinstalled both the drivers and windows, and I've reseated the card, tried a different monitor, even switched DVI ports. Nothing changes.
When using the default display drivers from the windows install, there are no banding issues.
The even stranger thing about this is that this setup is nearly identical to the one I'm currently using without any issues. The only differences are:
Problem computer uses a core 2 E6700 and an upgrade version of Windows XP Home that is slipstreamed
Working computers uses a Core 2 QX6700 and a full version of XP Pro also slipstreamed.
I'm about to try and just install the full Pro version on there, seeing as we're going to be upgrading to Vista next month when it comes out. Could it really be that it's just because the OS is an upgrade Home version? Because my only other option is that it's a faulty card... I haven't swapped the cards yet to see if that solves the problem. I will shortly however.
Any suggestions or clarifications? Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my Dad's machine, and he's getting testy that he can't play WoW (not that I can blame him...)
All versions of the 8800 drivers cause this. I have reinstalled both the drivers and windows, and I've reseated the card, tried a different monitor, even switched DVI ports. Nothing changes.
When using the default display drivers from the windows install, there are no banding issues.
The even stranger thing about this is that this setup is nearly identical to the one I'm currently using without any issues. The only differences are:
Problem computer uses a core 2 E6700 and an upgrade version of Windows XP Home that is slipstreamed
Working computers uses a Core 2 QX6700 and a full version of XP Pro also slipstreamed.
I'm about to try and just install the full Pro version on there, seeing as we're going to be upgrading to Vista next month when it comes out. Could it really be that it's just because the OS is an upgrade Home version? Because my only other option is that it's a faulty card... I haven't swapped the cards yet to see if that solves the problem. I will shortly however.
Any suggestions or clarifications? Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my Dad's machine, and he's getting testy that he can't play WoW (not that I can blame him...)