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Vista- Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has recovered

Hey Guys,

Recently I have recovered windows vista to original factory settings and from then

onwards i am getting "Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has recovered"

message and then automatically shifts to Safe Mode and returns to normal mode and after

5 to 10 minutes getting blue screen physical memory dump related to display drivers.

The above scenario is happening even if I have latest updates.

Any help would be appreciated

Did you try to install the updated nvidia drivers.

Ded9

ASKER

How can I check if nvidia drivers installed in my system?

Click start-type - devmgmt.msc and then hit enter. Under display u will see nvidia

Ded9

ASKER

Hi,

In safe mode, I typed devmgmt.msc ,Under Display adapters ,I have NVIDIA GEFORCE 8400MGS.
Do u think I hav nvidia driver?

You have nvidia video card and the software for it. In normal mode go to nvidia site -select your model number and download the latest drivers.

Ded9

ASKER

Hi,

Could please tell me if I downloaded correct version ,here is the link

http://www.nvidia.co.in/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-in

Since I can't find M'' in NVIDIA GEFORCE 8400MGS

Thanks

Better use this option to automatically detect driver. Open this website in internet explorer.

http://www.nvidia.co.in/Download/Scan.aspx?lang=en-in

Ded9

ASKER

ok thanks and I will try and let u know.

ASKER

Hi ,

Sorry for the delay, when I click on the above link it detected automatically the driver installed on my laptop but it is for Notebook.But mine is laptop and Is there any diff between drivers of laptop and notebook ? Can I install in my laptop?

Yes you can install the drivers.

Ded9

ASKER

Hi,

YesterdayI I successfully installed the driver and worked for couple of minutes and today when I log into the sytem after few minutes I got blue screen with message attempting to reset display driver and recovered from timeout failed.

Any idea why it is happening?

Go to device manager and check under display. How many display adapter do you have.

Also i think the WDDM certified drivers only might work in your computer.

Ded6

Use drive sweeper

http://blogote.com/2009/windows-ideas/download-nvidia-driver-cleaner-driver-sweeper-for-windows.html

After uninstalling all the drivers. install the latest update.

Ded9

I am sorry the right word is whql certified drivers.

Ded9

ASKER

Hi ,

when i try to login in normal mode, i am getting blue screen , i tried startup repair and restore options but no success.In previous instances, I used to do startup repair and restore options when ever i get blue screen.Now I can' t even login.

Try booting the computer in safe mode or vga mode.

Ded9

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I can login in safe mode, Can we unstall drivers in safe mode? If yes what should be the next course of action.Could you please explain in detail

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I hope you have vista 32 bit operating system.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win7-winvista-266.58-whql-driver.html

Download and install this driver.

Ded9

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yes I have vista 32 bit operating system

ASKER

I have a doubt after step 4 ,since we are uninstalling all video drivers,can I able to see window logo screen?

Yes you will as microsoft will install its standard vga driver.

Ded9

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I have downloaded ursoftware and ran the software ,as u said i can't see pro option,but in a dialog box able to see all softwares installed in my system and can see nvidia drivers ? Aam I following correctly?

You are doing the right thing.

Ded9

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Selected nvidia drivers and clicked on unistall, its asking modes .Which mode do i need to opt. ie.
buit-in ,safe,normal,super modes

super mode.

Ded9

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I am done with unstalling nvidia drivers , should i click the above link to install latest driver ?

Yes you can.

Ded9

ASKER

Thanks Ded9