Which driver should I choose for my graphics card?

Question

Hello,  First of all, I want to point out that I am missing the essential information, I don’t know the identity of my current graphics card.  I think the answer is in the system information tab, but then I don't know where to look.  Just know that I recently installed an Nvidia GeForce 8600 driver (I think it was something like that) and that I was using the standard VGA driver (I also think so, I haven't checked).  This latest Nvidia installation being incompatible, I uninstalled it (it reinstalls itself every time the computer starts but is automatically disabled due to a malfunction).  Regarding my computer, it was a high-end computer, 8 years ago...  So I would like you to help me find the most suitable driver for my computer so I can play Diablo III again (yes, yes, it ran with the highest resolution before a factory reset).  Useful information (?) :  Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601 Additional Information Not available Publisher Microsoft Corporation Computer DV9500 Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard Model HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebook PC Type x86-based PC Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7250 @ 2.00GHz, 2001 MHz, 2 core(s), 2 logical processor(s) BIOS Version/Date Hewlett-Packard F.5A, 22/03/2010 SMBIOS Version 2.4 Windows Directory C:\Windows System Directory C:\Windows\system32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1 Regional Option France Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7601.17514" User dv9500\x Time Zone Paris, Madrid (DST) Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2.00 GB Total Physical Memory 2.00 GB Available Physical Memory 1.09 GB Total Virtual Memory 4.00 GB Available Virtual Memory 2.98 GB Page File Space 2.00 GB Page File C:\pagefile.sys  Thank you for your patience and I hope the writing is clear.

Destrio5 · Accepted Answer

It is an HP Pavilion Media Center dv9649ef that has an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS graphics card and originally runs on Vista.  Without the nVIDIA driver, Windows uses a "generic" driver which means the graphics card is recognized as "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter." But in this case, the "features" are limited, you can't play video games for example.

Rapi-shiny · Answer

Hello,  You can try to detect your graphics card and display the list of compatible drivers on the website allthedrivers.

SPEUTA · Answer

To find the name of your graphics card:  Start menu >> Control Panel >> Device Manager >> Display adapters

Master Flex · Answer

Hi, tell me about your driver, where did you get it? Have you tried the website www.ma-config.com/fr? If not, go there, click on installation, download and install the module, then it will analyze your PC and suggest downloading the appropriate driver. If you have already done that, let me know.

Destrio5 · Answer

Hello,  "HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebook PC"  --> Look under the battery and give us the exact model.

Pierre · Answer

Thank you for all your very quick responses  To Rapi-shiny ==> I know my graphic driver but not the graphics card itself; moreover, I would like to avoid all installations (plug-ins or executables) when it is possible to identify it via Windows (it seems to me)  To Seputa ==> I currently do not have the graphics card tab as I just re-deleted the Nvidia GeForce driver (and this tab indicates the driver and not the card installed in the computer). Otherwise, the one that automatically installs from my manipulation is Nvidia GeForce 8600 (or something like that). Before my manipulation, it was the standard VGA, I believe.  To Master Flex ==> I had downloaded my driver from the Nvidia website (the one recommended by Windows troubleshooting). I tried the maconfig.com website (a site discovered on other topics in this forum) but I will do it as a last resort; I prefer not to use any executable programs to download.  To destrio ==> I am not sure what you are asking me, but I have this label: HP Pavilion dv9500 s/n: c nf7401wyp p/n: kc193ea#abf dv9649ef

Master Flex · Answer

This driver doesn't work? https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/utilitaires/17865-pilote-nvidia-geforce-pour-windows-vista-32-bits/

Pierre · Answer

That's exactly it, Destrio. Thank you for clarifying all of this in my mind! Otherwise, why did the Nvidia driver recommended by Windows crash my computer?  Some additional information: I downloaded, installed, and without configuring the Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS driver (I don't know how to configure it), I started my game. At first glance, everything seemed fine, then the computer crashed (blue screen indicating that the computer was going to restart to prevent damage) when I entered an area (in the game) that likely required more resources than usual (presence of important details). Following that, I updated my driver but the compatibility probably wasn't good anymore, the blue screen appeared at the computer startup (before accessing the desktop) I started the computer in safe mode, disabled the Nvidia driver, went back to "normal" mode, and uninstalled everything. I restart the computer, and the Nvidia driver automatically re-installs itself while being activated but non-functional (due to a malfunction).  So for me, the driver is the right one, but how can I resolve this malfunction caused by the update?

Destrio5 · Answer

Désolé, je ne peux pas accéder à des liens externes ou des contenus en ligne. Si vous avez un texte spécifique que vous souhaitez traduire, veuillez le fournir ici et je le traduirai pour vous.

Pierre · Answer

Indeed, I remember that controversy; many computers like mine (and therefore containing this graphics card) had the "black screen" issue. The manufacturer reacted by offering free maintenance for this computer. It seems that the repair was carried out by my father, though, so I have no idea what the situation is.

Pierre · Answer

""Does that driver not work? http://www.commentcamarche.net/download/telecharger-34056576-pilote-nvidia-geforce-pour-windows-vista-7-8-32-bits  Add a comment Destrio5 - June 12, 2013 at 3:59 PM Notebook version: http://www.nvidia.fr/object/notebook-win8-win7-320.18-whql-driver-en.html Report Pierre - June 12, 2013 at 4:05 PM I will try this driver from the last link and let you know. Thanks."  The driver from the last link is not compatible (compatibility check: this graphics driver found no compatible graphics hardware)  I will try with the first link."

Destrio5 · Answer

In Device Manager, right-click on the graphics card, choose "Properties" then "Details".  Click on the dropdown menu, select "Hardware Ids".  Post the information (example: PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_1026&SUBSYS_82261043&REV_B0).  Copy only the first line, that's enough.

Destrio5 · Answer

---> Download and install 7-Zip: https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/utilitaires/2197-7-zip/  ---> Right-click on the file "320.18-notebook-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql", select "7-Zip" and then "Extract to "320.18-notebook-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql\". You will obtain a folder named "320.18-notebook-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql".  ---> Open Device Manager.  ---> Right-click on the graphics card and select "Update Driver...".  ---> Select "Browse my computer for driver software".  ---> Click on "Browse" and choose the folder "Display.Driver" located in "320.18-notebook-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql".  ---> Click on "Next".

Pierre · Answer

Right-click on the file "320.18-notebook-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql"  Where is this file??

Pierre · Answer

After that, I restarted the computer but no noticeable change regarding the driver. version 9.18.13.1100 PCI identification number: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0425&SUBSYS_30CC103C&REV_A1 which is the same number.

Pierre · Answer

Nothing to do... I can't reinstall the NVIDIA driver proposed by Windows as it was originally.

Pierre · Answer

Well, I managed to reinstall the driver that worked for Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS version 8.17.11.9562 and PCI ID N° PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0425&SUBSYS_30CC103C&REV_A1  The problem is as follows: when I restart the computer, I can't get to the desktop. The computer restarts and I have to go back to the previous restore point. Any solution?

Destrio5 · Answer

I think your graphics card is faulty.

Which driver should I choose for my graphics card?

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