FAQ - Driver update or fresh install?

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skgiven Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 Apr 09 Posts: 3968 Credit: 1,995,359,260 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 23629 - Posted: 24 Feb 2012, 17:24:02 UTC Last modified: 25 Feb 2012, 1:08:49 UTC When installing NVidia drivers it is recommended to perform a clean / fresh installation each time. It is Not recommended to update to the latest drivers. For crunching there is usually no need to update the drivers. If there is it will be announced in the forum, and will be to facilitate a new application. AVOID 295.x drivers if you use a DVI to monitor connection with W7/Vista! FAQ's HOW TO: - Opt out of Beta Tests - Ask for Help ID: 23629 · Rating: 0 · rate: /

Toni Volunteer moderator Project administrator Project developer Project tester Project scientist Send message Joined: 9 Dec 08 Posts: 1006 Credit: 5,068,599 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 23630 - Posted: 24 Feb 2012, 17:34:23 UTC - in response to Message 23629. Does it apply to Linux as well? Thanks ID: 23630 · Rating: 0 · rate: /

skgiven Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 Apr 09 Posts: 3968 Credit: 1,995,359,260 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 23631 - Posted: 24 Feb 2012, 17:39:17 UTC - in response to Message 23630. Last modified: 25 Feb 2012, 1:06:14 UTC Yes, especially, but for Linux you have to manually uninstall first, GPU FAQ: HOW TO install NVIDIA drivers on Linux 64 bit With Windows the installation application has an option to perform a clean install; remove previous drivers first. Most people don't bother, but they should, especially if they have already installed several updates. When starting the installation choose advanced and then choose clean installation. FAQ's HOW TO: - Opt out of Beta Tests - Ask for Help ID: 23631 · Rating: 0 · rate: /