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How to Troubleshoot an Nvidia Video Card

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With the many video card configurations and drivers available, it is not uncommon to run into problems. Follow the steps below to solve most common problems with Nvidia cards.

Difficulty: Moderate
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Things You'll Need:

  • Most up-to-date drivers for your card

    Troubleshooting

  1. Step 1

    Open the control panel. Select "Add/Remove Programs." Delete your current video card drivers. Install the newest drivers from Nvidia.com. Restart your computer.

  2. Step 2

    Select "Start" in the task bar. Click "Run" and type "DXDIAG" without the quotes.

  3. Step 3

    Open the Display tab and click "Test Direct3D." If the test is not successful, disable Direct3D Acceleration. Rerun the test.

  4. Step 4

    Verify that your cards fan is doing a sufficient job of cooling the card. Consult the instructions for your case to learn how to open it.

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