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Installing SE Trio 3D (365/366) Video Driver

Using Windows 98 (not SE), I'm having a problem with the video.

S3 Trio 3D (365/366) PCI

Whenever I open a program the screen momentarily changes into multicolored dots. I tried to delete the old video driver, but it keeps on reappearing after bootup. Can anyone help? Perhaps all I need to do is make some adjustments to the settings or BIOS? Who knows :-)

Erik

LeeTutor

I'd look for a more up-to-date driver. If your computer manufacturer or the video card manufacturer cannot help you, try these two:

http://www.driverguide.com/

http://www.windrivers.com

The first one offers a free membership, the second you have to pay to join.

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ehundrieser

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SysExpert: I noticed it happening immediately after installing DUN v1.4.

ehundrieser

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I'm still trying to figure out why I can't delete the video driver from Safe Mode.

kjanx

no one ever suggests a bad video card, or too little video memory on the card. this 'dots' stuff is typical 'not enough video memory'

ehundrieser

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Thanks for everyone's suggestion. The problem vanished after discovering that the DUN v1.4 installation changed the color to 256. I remember noticing some strange video behavior just as soon as the PC restared after the DUN install. Resolution for this PC should be "High Color (16bit)." Now, to whom do I assign points. Don't be shy :-)

Erik
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Well, I may have gotten you thinking about what software was installed before the problems started. This apparently pointed you to the DUN installation.

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ehundrieser

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SysExpert, taking another look at your recommendations, I'm assigning all points to you. Thank you!

Erik