nvidia drivers won't "stay" installed

[the_transporter]

A few days ago I was using the latest nvidia drivers (169.21 WHQL). I was able to play games etc. with no problems at all. Today, I boot up my comp and Windows is using the generic display driver. It was like the nvidia driver uninstalled itself. So I downloaded and installed the drivers again. They install successfully. However, after my comp restarted, Windows was still using the generic display drivers. I tried uninstalling the nvidia drivers and reinstalling them, but I still get the same problem. Anyone know how to solve this? Thanks.

The last thing I did that could be the source of the problem was install 3DMark06, the latest version (Oct 2007). It installed a DX 9 file from 2005. I uninstalled 3DMark06 already, but I still get the same problem mentioned above.

 

[eric66]

haha i had the same problem after installing beta driver the way i solved is was to delete system file in dos and replace it with one that was in repair folder in windows i think i couldn't find any other solution i tried everything from internet

 

[the_transporter]

Which file specifically are you talking about? Step by step instructions please

 

[eric66]

cd x:\windows\system32\config

ren system system.old

copy x:\windows\repair\system

smthng like this i did it in xp remember that

edit : i am talking about system file in config

 

[the_transporter]

That didn't work for me, but thanks anyway

 

[eric66]

sorry to here that it is very annoying problem i know

 

[the_transporter]

Yes it is I'm thinking about reformatting completely. Will wait a few more hours for some other responses

 

[Flexion]

You probably don't need to reformat. There is a nvidia driver cleaner out there. It'll completely remove your drivers after you uninstall.

Check this:

http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=16154&pid=148778&mode=threaded&show=&st=&

There's also a link to download the driver cleaner. Then install again. You may need to do the cleaning in safe mode.