GeForce ForceWare 175.19 WHQL Download / Discussion - Page 2

applejack · 06-23-2008, 12:05 | posts: 141 | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickric21

Can someone who has this driver working (ie programs in the list) upload a default/unchanged NVAPPS.XML so I can have some profiles.
I only want one from 175.19 as don't know if it will work taken from another driver !!

I previously had 175.16 WHQL running. I now installed 175.19 "on top of it" -
no uninstall / driver cleaner and such... my profiles work though.
Im on XP pro sp3. I uploaded the xml file found insinde the
\windows\system32 folder. also deleted some custom stuff I added before, so forgive me if I left some customized profiles by mistake.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/ciojy9

cozee · 06-23-2008, 12:06 | posts: 362 | Location: FTN+SCT+SCC | User is Offline

So do I download the 177.39 and change the .ini file.Ive already got the file from somewhere.

loop29 · *Last edited by loop29; 06-23-2008 at 12:11.*

Just copy it from the driver folder into the windows destination folder, think it´s system32 folder or close.
You can unpack the drivers with winrar and then you need to run the unpackdriver.bat wich I added as an (attachement) #code# to unpack the compressed files. Then you can copy the nvapps.xml to your system folder.

regards

PS.: figured I couldn´t upload a file so here comes the code for the unpackdriver.bat ..... copy that to a blank editor and save as unpackdriver.bat
Put that into the unpacked driver folder and double click on it, there is your plain nvapps.xml

Code:

expand -r *.??_
ren *.cf *.cfg
ren *.cp *.cpl
ren *.dl *.dll
ren *.ex *.exe
ren *.hl *.hlp
ren *.sy *.sys
ren *.tv *.tvp
ren *.xm *.xml
ren *.bi *.bin
ren *.ba *.bat
del *.tv_
del *.sy_
del *.ex_
del *.dl_
del *.xm_
del *.hl_
del *.cf_
del *.cp_
del *.bi_
del *.ba_

THEBIG360 · 06-23-2008, 12:26 | posts: 1,010 | Location: Bradford/England | User is Offline

Stupid me profiles only should because nhancer started with windows. Is they a way to fix this and how plz do tell cheers. Read above but abit confused to be honest.

loop29 · 06-23-2008, 12:31 | posts: 664 | User is Offline

What is it you´re confused about so I can provide help?

nvapps.xml should reside in C:\windows\system32\
that´s where you would have to put the extracted file from the driver, prolly a restart needed to get it recognized by the driver.

hope that helps

DooGie · 06-23-2008, 12:37 | posts: 406 | Location: Stockport UK | User is Online

Quote:

Originally Posted by loop29

What is it you´re confused about so I can provide help?

nvapps.xml should reside in C:\windows\system32\
that´s where you would have to put the extracted file from the driver, prolly a restart needed to get it recognized by the driver.

hope that helps

Not so. If you open the nvapps.xml file in notepad there are no games listed.
You can use the cp to add games manually however.

THEBIG360 · 06-23-2008, 12:39 | posts: 1,010 | Location: Bradford/England | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by applejack

I previously had 175.16 WHQL running. I now installed 175.19 "on top of it" -
no uninstall / driver cleaner and such... my profiles work though.
Im on XP pro sp3. I uploaded the xml file found insinde the
\windows\system32 folder. also deleted some custom stuff I added before, so forgive me if I left some customized profiles by mistake.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/ciojy9

Works a treat thank you very much.

Tequila · 06-23-2008, 12:42 | posts: 464 | Location: London | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outrance

haha

..... I bought the computer without gaming in mind, just producing music. But I missed the gaming and bought a 9800 thinking I would have to buy a new PSU as well, turns out I got lucky. I also run the 9800 at 790 core/linked shaders and 1150 memory.... (with 7 fans and a fan controller).

Turns out you don't need 1000W to run a nice rig as I found out.... watch out for the PSU companies trying to suck your dollars

It's not the wattage I was concerned with, at most 600watts is the most anyone will ever consume on their computer, however, it's the amperage on the 12V rails, I didn't think that PSU would be beefy enough!

loop29 · 06-23-2008, 12:43 | posts: 664 | User is Offline

you have to open xml files with internet browser to kinda have them readable or be able to understand what code is written in there...

Weesni · 06-23-2008, 12:48 | posts: 280 | Location: Germany | User is Offline

And i thought i was the only one with the empty app profiles.

Use cmd / expand nvapps.xm_ nvapps.xml in the extracted 175.19 folder and copy the xml in the windows/system32 dir...
also to run older opengl games like mohaa you need to write the profiles in the reg with nhancer and do a reboot.

I wonder how these drivers get whql....

Barton C++ · 06-23-2008, 12:56 | posts: 361 | User is Offline

installed these, notice no improvements at all over the previous WHQL, 175.16 (Vista x64 with 8800GTS 512MB)

but OC works (tested lil' higher than my 24/7 clocks: 787/1998/1098), RT works also.

Desktop stays 1680x1050, icons arranged as before uninstall, game list is normal (previous game settings erased/defaulted).

so far tested CoD4, Crysis, Frontlines, Quake4

175.16 and .19, probably same files

Who · 06-23-2008, 12:57 | posts: 6 | User is Offline

This Driver work with Physx & here is pic to prove it , i am using windows XP 32 bit BTW

DooGie · 06-23-2008, 12:58 | posts: 406 | Location: Stockport UK | User is Online

Quote:

Originally Posted by loop29

you have to open xml files with internet browser to kinda have them readable or be able to understand what code is written in there...

Sorry when I said notepad I actually meant Notepad++ which is a neat open source programmers notepad.
Can be downloaded from here http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

THEBIG360 · 06-23-2008, 13:01 | posts: 1,010 | Location: Bradford/England | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weesni

And i thought i was the only one with the empty app profiles.

Use cmd / expand nvapps.xm_ nvapps.xml in the extracted 175.19 folder and copy the xml in the windows/system32 dir...
also to run older opengl games like mohaa you need to write the profiles in the reg with nhancer and do a reboot.

I wonder how these drivers get whql....

You have lost me m8 i simply copied the xml into th system 32 folder now i can see profiles but they are not actually activating in games.

Barton C++ · 06-23-2008, 13:02 | posts: 361 | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Who

This Driver work with Physx & here is pic to prove it , i am using windows XP 32 bit BTW

PhysX + 175.16 WHQL work also on XP (x64), but not on Vista (x64).

Rich_Guy · 06-23-2008, 13:03 | posts: 2,305 | Location: UK | User is Offline

Back to the reds for me, im sick to death of not being able to update drivers anymore, this stuck in 800x600 4bit colour crap has gone past a ******* joke now.

AvengerUK · 06-23-2008, 13:22 | posts: 198 | User is Offline

Brillient drivers!

Only tested with Vantage atm, but my scores increased by 1000 with these!

Previous: 83xx
Now: 94xx (Cant remember the exact number, didnt save it...)

Keepers for me!

HarryRag · 06-23-2008, 13:35 | posts: 85 | Location: Behind my Keyboard | User is Offline

how the F can they call these whql.

cod4 runs on have the fps as it does with the 174.74 with xp sp3.

these are realy bad drivers for me

foulone · **Memory**: 4 x 1gb corsair 4-4-4-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_Guy

Back to the reds for me, im sick to death of not being able to update drivers anymore, this stuck in 800x600 4bit colour crap has gone past a ******* joke now.

Rich_Guy - you always make me laugh when im trawling the forums and your 4 bit problem surfaces again!

I doubt very much that its dodgy hardware, just bad technique for upgrading drivers...

Best not to fix it tho, I love hearing about it!

Gonzo7 · 06-23-2008, 14:15 | posts: 172 | Location: UK | User is Offline

after putting the xml in sys 32 i loaded the AA settings into gtr2 even tho it dont realise its there, it works.

chispy · 06-23-2008, 14:19 | posts: 4,644 | Location: Puerto Rico | User is Offline

Nah , im staying with 177.39 best drivers i have ever had.

Nugzo · 06-23-2008, 14:30 | posts: 52 | Location: NC | User is Offline

Quote:

Originally Posted by chispy

Nah , im staying with 177.39 best drivers i have ever had.

The 177.39 & phys-x drivers r great for me on vantage and crysis. I went from 12,550 on vantage to 19,000 and crysis was much smoother. I play Age of conan the most and any of the 177's including the 177.39 have major shadow issues. I have to turn shadows off all together when using them. I will try the 175.19's and report back. If you don't play AOC then the 177.39's are hot. If you do, check back and i'll let you know how these perform with 3-9800GTX's and vista 64.

EagleClaw · 06-23-2008, 14:32 | posts: 512 | Location: Wisconsin | User is Offline

I play mostly CSSource and these are an excellent set, keepers for me.

Straykatt · 06-23-2008, 14:34 | posts: 613 | Location: Orange County, CA | User is Offline

I'm not installing these over the 177.35 unless someone can confirm that the IQ is just as good. 177.35 my first modd inf driver and let me tell you the difference is so big its incredible! I couldnt believe how much better the 177.35 looked over the 175.16 whql. I had to reinstall the 175.16 to make sure my eyes werent playing tricks on me. With the 177.35 theirs so much more clear and richer colors its like theres 8xAF being applied but its not, and the edges seem like they have aa being applied, but again there not. All of this with the same fps as the 175.16whql Seriously ppl, try for yourself you cant deny how much better the 177 series over the 5 week old 175.16+. Shader optimizations they bark? Please.. This is a ploy for nvidia users not to use the best drivers they have for previous gen cards i think. Its all marketing, scandless Nvidia, they play dirty.

AmigaWolf · *Last edited by AmigaWolf; 06-23-2008 at 15:15.*

I Have tested the 175.19, and it runs not good in Crysis 1.2, Vista X64 SP1.

Crysis 1600x1200, all Veryhigh, 64bit, DX10, Geforce 175.16 WHQL.

Min: 17
Ave: 30
Max: 35

Crysis 1600x1200, all Veryhigh, 64bit, DX10, Geforce 175.19 WHQL.

Min: 11
Ave: 28
Max: 33

I i'm going back to Geforce 175.16