Windows 7 dxdiag/display not showing video card

[tazman]

Hi,
This is what I find in dxdiag, device manager and rate my computer.
I'm running dual boot with xp pro and the card is fine in xp, everything show's up and the card is new, xfx geforce 6200 512mb ddr2 agp 8x vista certified.
The pic's below are from w7.
So far this is the only problem I have with w7, other than that it's great minus what can't be used as in aero.
It's like using a standard vga adapter, very limited.
Ant idea's?
In device manager there is a yellow triangle next to video card even though the driver is installed.

Thank's for any help.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing issues with your graphics card specifically on Windows 7, despite it working fine on Windows XP. The yellow triangle in Device Manager indicates that there might be a problem with the device, even though the driver is installed. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue: 1. Update Graphics Drivers: - Sometimes, even though you have installed a driver, it might not be the most up-to-date version. Try to update the driver to the latest version compatible with Windows 7 from the manufacturer's website. 2. Check for Windows Updates: - Ensure that your Windows 7 system is up to date with all the latest updates, including drivers. Sometimes, Windows Update can provide fixes for hardware compatibility issues. 3. Check Compatibility: - Verify that your XFX GeForce 6200 512MB DDR2 AGP 8X is fully compatible with Windows 7. Some older hardware may have limited support on newer operating systems. 4. Driver Installation: - It's possible that the driver installation might not have been successful. Try reinstalling the driver after completely removing the existing driver. 5. Disable Driver Signature Enforcement: - Windows 7 enforces driver signatures which can sometimes cause compatibility issues. You can temporarily disable this feature to install unsigned drivers. However, be cautious as this can expose your system to certain risks. 6. Hardware Acceleration: - Check if hardware acceleration is enabled. To do this, right-click on the desktop, go to "Screen Resolution" -> "Advanced Settings" -> "Troubleshoot" -> Adjust the hardware acceleration slider. 7. Compatibility Mode: - You can try running certain applications in compatibility mode. Right-click on the application -> Properties -> Compatibility tab -> Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select an older Windows version. 8. Test in Safe Mode: - Boot your Windows 7 system in Safe Mode and see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is related to third-party applications or services conflicting with the driver. Try these steps and see if any of them help resolve the issue with your graphics card on Windows 7. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.