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Answer» ok i did what you posted and i can load up in normal mode now but when i change the settings it resorts back to the lines in the screen and goes black. and also when the logo appears when you first start up there is lines going up and down the screen. i just noticed this time that a blue screen showed up and said the device was in an infinite loop and this code was listed nv4-dispGood Job! May have corrupt or incompatible video driver. You'll need to reinstall correct driver properly. Need to step out for awhile. I or someone will get back to you with the proper procedures.thank you for trying to help wish i knew a little more about computers so i can help some people on here!!!1. Fix the Windows XP NVIDIA nv4_disp problem. Well, I guess I'm back pedaling a bit... A review of the literature suggests it could be: hardware failure, heat, or corrupt/incompatible software. Didn't find the reference I was looking for; but you can take a look at Fix the Windows XP NVIDIA nv4_disp problem for his driver installation procedures. One thing I would do differently is access internet via "Enable VGA Mode" boot for any downloads you need (so your antivirus and other security software is active). Then I would reboot to "Safe Mode" and pick up his installation procedures at "step 3". 2. Laptop Specs. How old is this laptop? Is this a DELL Inspiron E1705? How much system RAM does it have? What Windows XP service pack level (SP1, SP2, SP3)?Well this is really strange but i just removed the driver completely and the computer works normal except maybe not QUITE as clear a picture as before but it works without the driver, is this normal. if i reinstall the driver it wont load in normal mode!! any suggestionsQuote Toto, I've a FEELING we're not in KANSAS anymore. From the film "The Wizard of OzHey OZ i dont want this computer anymore you want to buy? 100 bucks, you know what is funny is that i buy only dell computers but this last computer was just all trouble, i might just get a SONY and see if there is a quality issue here. thanks for the help!!!You do realize that you told broni it was a seperate card, and then decided it wasn't because it's a laptop?Quote from: HarleyGuy on August 05, 2009, 11:23:58 AM Well this is really strange but i just removed the driver completely and the computer works normal except maybe not quite as clear a picture as before but it works without the driver, is this normal. if i reinstall the driver it wont load in normal mode!! any suggestions 1. My guess is you don't have the "best" (or correct) driver for your machine. Assuming the video card (or associated hardware) isn't starting to fail, you should be able to restore the display to its original clarity. The other possibility is your "display settings" aren't set to the native configuration (optimal) of your LCD display (perhaps you picked up Nvidia drivers for desktop rather than notebook/laptop environment). 2. Dell Video Drivers. Recommend you try the drivers provided by Dell for your machine's configuration. If you have Dell Inspiron E1705, this is the top level Drivers & Downloads link. If you follow the links for video cards, you'll find Dell provides multiple versions for your Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS option. Suggest you start with either v101.19 A03 dated 12/9/2007 or v84.69 A01 dated 6/6/2006. Please note the information provided on those version links, particularly the "Installation Instructions". If you can restore the clarity to your display, and it's operational; it would give me confidence that your video hardware is fine. At that point, if you want to push the envelope looking for the latest greatest Nvidia driver - have a ball. But at least you would have a fully functional driver to fall back to. Dell also provides "download" link to latest Dell "Performance Driver", vendor version 167.51, with the caveat that performance drivers have not been fully tested for compatibility and stability with Dell products. 3. Nvidia Drivers. This might be latest Beta driver from Nvida, v179.48 dated 2/11/2009, that's compatible with your computer; but even they recommend checking with Dell (your OEM) before using. They also provide some general installation hints when installing drivers. 4. Device Manager. Examine your system to determine the current video driver that you are using. Go "Start -> Run -> type "devmgmt.msc" without quotes, then hit Enter". Device Manager window should appear. Double-click "Display adapters" to expand the category. Right click on your Nvidia device, then left-click on "Properties". Select the "Driver" tab. Note the information, especially the Driver Provider, Date, Version, and whether or not it is "signed".

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ok i did what you posted and i can load up in normal mode now but when i change the settings it resorts back to the lines in the screen and goes black. and also when the logo appears when you first start up there is lines going up and down the screen. i just noticed this time that a blue screen showed up and said the device was in an infinite loop and this code was listed nv4-dispGood Job! May have corrupt or incompatible video driver. You'll need to reinstall correct driver properly. Need to step out for awhile. I or someone will get back to you with the proper procedures.thank you for trying to help wish i knew a little more about computers so i can help some people on here!!!1. Fix the Windows XP NVIDIA nv4_disp problem. Well, I guess I'm back pedaling a bit... A review of the literature suggests it could be: hardware failure, heat, or corrupt/incompatible software.

Didn't find the reference I was looking for; but you can take a look at Fix the Windows XP NVIDIA nv4_disp problem for his driver installation procedures.

One thing I would do differently is access internet via "Enable VGA Mode" boot for any downloads you need (so your antivirus and other security software is active). Then I would reboot to "Safe Mode" and pick up his installation procedures at "step 3".

2. Laptop Specs. How old is this laptop? Is this a DELL Inspiron E1705? How much system RAM does it have? What Windows XP service pack level (SP1, SP2, SP3)?Well this is really strange but i just removed the driver completely and the computer works normal except maybe not QUITE as clear a picture as before but it works without the driver, is this normal. if i reinstall the driver it wont load in normal mode!! any suggestionsQuote

Toto, I've a FEELING we're not in KANSAS anymore.

From the film "The Wizard of OzHey OZ i dont want this computer anymore you want to buy? 100 bucks, you know what is funny is that i buy only dell computers but this last computer was just all trouble, i might just get a SONY and see if there is a quality issue here. thanks for the help!!!You do realize that you told broni it was a seperate card, and then decided it wasn't because it's a laptop?Quote from: HarleyGuy on August 05, 2009, 11:23:58 AM

Well this is really strange but i just removed the driver completely and the computer works normal except maybe not quite as clear a picture as before but it works without the driver, is this normal. if i reinstall the driver it wont load in normal mode!! any suggestions

1. My guess is you don't have the "best" (or correct) driver for your machine. Assuming the video card (or associated hardware) isn't starting to fail, you should be able to restore the display to its original clarity. The other possibility is your "display settings" aren't set to the native configuration (optimal) of your LCD display (perhaps you picked up Nvidia drivers for desktop rather than notebook/laptop environment).

2. Dell Video Drivers. Recommend you try the drivers provided by Dell for your machine's configuration. If you have Dell Inspiron E1705, this is the top level Drivers & Downloads link. If you follow the links for video cards, you'll find Dell provides multiple versions for your Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS option. Suggest you start with either v101.19 A03 dated 12/9/2007 or v84.69 A01 dated 6/6/2006. Please note the information provided on those version links, particularly the "Installation Instructions".

If you can restore the clarity to your display, and it's operational; it would give me confidence that your video hardware is fine. At that point, if you want to push the envelope looking for the latest greatest Nvidia driver - have a ball. But at least you would have a fully functional driver to fall back to.

Dell also provides "download" link to latest Dell "Performance Driver", vendor version 167.51, with the caveat that performance drivers have not been fully tested for compatibility and stability with Dell products.

3. Nvidia Drivers. This might be latest Beta driver from Nvida, v179.48 dated 2/11/2009, that's compatible with your computer; but even they recommend checking with Dell (your OEM) before using. They also provide some general installation hints when installing drivers.

4. Device Manager. Examine your system to determine the current video driver that you are using. Go "Start -> Run -> type "devmgmt.msc" without quotes, then hit Enter". Device Manager window should appear. Double-click "Display adapters" to expand the category. Right click on your Nvidia device, then left-click on "Properties". Select the "Driver" tab. Note the information, especially the Driver Provider, Date, Version, and whether or not it is "signed".

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