Recently reinstalled Win 7 - hard disk crash, data recovery guy reinstalled Win 7 (originally 64 bit, but the current version is 32 bit - and now having trouble detecting Nvidia GeForce 310M. Running as admin, Hardware acceleration full, no Remote Desktop.
Graphics card details:
Tried to install the latest driver - sigh! Downloaded the latest driver 310.90 from the NVIDIA site, but it keeps saying 'This graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware.'
NVIDIA Driver Downloads
Product Current Installed Driver Latest Driver Update GeForce 310M -- The manufacturer of this system requires that you download the driver for your GPU from their support site.
The GeForce M series and GeForce Go series notebook GPUs use drivers that have been customized by the notebook manufacturers to support hot key functions, power management functions, lid close and suspend/resume behavior. NVIDIA has worked with some notebook manufacturers to provide notebook-specific driver updates, however, most notebook driver updates must come from the notebook manufacturer. Additionally, the desktop GeForce graphics drivers will not install on Geforce M series and Quadro M series notebook GPU's.
To resolve the issue with your Nvidia GeForce 310M graphics card not being detected after reinstalling Windows 7, follow these steps:
Driver Installation Process:
Verify System Type:
Since you mentioned the original installation was 64-bit, but the current version is 32-bit, make sure you are installing the correct driver version.
[]Check Installed Driver:
Go to Device Manager (Win + X, select Device Manager) and check if the graphics card is listed there. It might be listed with a generic display adapter name.
[]Driver Cleanup:
Uninstall any existing Nvidia graphics drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU). This will ensure a clean slate for the new driver...
To resolve the issue with your Nvidia GeForce 310M graphics card not being detected after reinstalling Windows 7, follow these steps:
Driver Installation Process:
Verify System Type:
Since you mentioned the original installation was 64-bit, but the current version is 32-bit, make sure you are installing the correct driver version.
[]Check Installed Driver:
Go to Device Manager (Win + X, select Device Manager) and check if the graphics card is listed there. It might be listed with a generic display adapter name.
[]Driver Cleanup:
Uninstall any existing Nvidia graphics drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU). This will ensure a clean slate for the new driver installation.
[]Download Correct Driver:
As per Nvidia's note, the manufacturer recommends getting drivers from their support site. However, since you are having trouble, you can try a workaround:
Download drivers for GeForce 310M directly from the Nvidia website, ensuring compatibility with your system. Take advantage of legacy driver support if needed.
[]Install Driver in Compatibility Mode:
If the driver still fails to install, try running the driver installation in compatibility mode:
Right-click on the driver installer.
Select Properties > Compatibility tab.
Check Run this program in compatibility mode for.
Choose the Windows version that matches the driver's compatibility.
Manual Installation:
In some cases, you might need to install the driver manually via Device Manager:
Right-click on the generic display adapter in Device Manager.
Choose Update Driver Software.
Select Browse my computer... and navigate to the driver files manually.
Additional Considerations:
System Updates: Ensure that your Windows 7 is fully updated via Windows Update.
BIOS Settings: Check if there are any BIOS settings related to video card detection or compatibility.
Direct Manufacturer Support: While Nvidia recommends system-specific drivers from the manufacturer, sometimes generic Nvidia drivers can work. Contacting the manufacturer's support for specific drivers might be necessary.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers for your GeForce 310M graphics card on your Windows 7 system. If you encounter any issues during the process, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.
