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Question

My computer goes crazy when I install a graphics driver

May 4, 2017 4:27PM PDT

So whenever I install a graphics driver onto my computer, things go wonky. Either it will restart constantly until I go into safemode and uninstall it, or the screen will appear like this.

http://oi68.tinypic.com/2gv4riv.jpg

I run windows 7 ultimate 64 bit system, I'm not savi in this stuff so I need alot of help.

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Answer
Where are you getting the driver?
May 4, 2017 4:35PM PDT

Not with some driver update tool I hope.
Dafydd.

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The official website from nvidia
May 4, 2017 5:10PM PDT

I'm getting it from the nvidia website. I didn't put much detail in my computer so I'll put it here now.


Intel Core i3 3220 @ 3.30GH CPU
6.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3
Motherboard is a Alienware 06G6JW (CPU 1)
The Graphics Card I think is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 645 OEM

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That could it why.
May 4, 2017 5:11PM PDT

Try the Dell drivers next. Use your service tag Luke!