New nVidia drivers 23.10
Posted by Daniel Fleshbourne on 28 November 2001 - 14:18 · 36 comments & 660 views
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NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows 2000/XP. Version 23.10 and are dated 11/13/2001, I have tried them and yes they work. No wrd yet on performace or bug fixes.
Oh yes and if you havent noticed they are for W2K/XP ONLY!!!
Operating systems supported
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Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Server
Adapters supported
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NVIDIA RIVA TNT
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Pro
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Ultra
NVIDIA Vanta
NVIDIA Vanta LT
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64 Pro
NVIDIA Aladdin TNT2
NVIDIA GeForce 256
NVIDIA GeForce DDR
NVIDIA Quadro
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 200
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 400
NVIDIA Quadro2 MXR
NVIDIA Quadro2 EX
NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS
NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro
NVIDIA GeForce2 Ultra
NVIDIA Quadro2 Pro
NVIDIA GeForce3
NVIDIA Quadro DCC
File list
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ALIAGP.SYS - AGP support file for Aladdin TNT2
NVINSTNT.DLL - NVIDIA installation/uninstallation support file
NVOGLNT.DLL - NVIDIA OpenGL driver
NV4_DISP.DLL - NVIDIA display driver
NV4_DISP.INF - Windows 2000/XP display driver information file for NVIDIA
NV4_MINI.SYS - NVIDIA miniport driver
NVCPL.DLL - NVIDIA display properties extension
NVCPL.HLP - NVIDIA display properties extension help file
NVQTWK.DLL - NVIDIA taskbar applet
NVDESK32.DLL - NVIDIA desktop manager
NVDMCPL.DLL - NVIDIA desktop manager hook library
README.TXT - The file you're reading
Installation instructions
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1. These drivers must be installed by a user with Windows 2000/XP Administrator privileges. Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft Windows 2000/XP User's Manual for more information on Administrator privileges.
2. Start Microsoft Windows 2000/XP.
3. From the Start menu, select Settings.
4. Select Control Panel.
5. Select System.
6. Select Device Manager.
7. Under Display adapters, select the name of the NVIDIA adapter you have installed. If you do not see a Display adapters option, or if your NVIDIA adapter is not listed, under Other Devices, select Video Controller (VGA Compatible).
8. Select the Driver tab.
9. Select Update Driver.
10. Select Next.
11. Select Next.
12. Verify that "Specify a location" has a check mark next to it. If it does not, click in the box next to "Specify a location" to place a check mark in the box. Select Next.
13. Enter the path to the NVIDIA drivers in the "Copy manufacturer's files from: dialog. Select OK.
14. If you get a dialog box that states "A suitable driver for this device is already installed.", click in the box next to "Install one of the other drivers" to place a check mark in the box, then select Next.
Otherwise, select Next, then proceed to step 16.
15. Select the following driver from the list. NVIDIA RIVA TNT is used an example; make sure to select your NVIDIA adapter from the list.
Description Provider Manufacturer Location
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NVIDIA RIVA TNT NVIDIA NVIDIA a:nv4_disp.inf
Select Next.
16. Select Finish.
17. Select Close.
18. Windows 2000/XP will ask if you wish to restart the computer. Select Yes.