- Mar 27, 2014
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Somehow Windows update managed to push some sort of Nvidia software. I typically do not let Windows Update handle any vendor specific updates. However, last night in my lack of vigilance, I just let the laptop reboot when it said it had installed updates rather than checking them first.
Now, in the device manager, there is no graphics card listed. I've gotten the proper drivers from Nvidia, however, the installation fails because some crucial part of Windows isn't acknowledging the card. dxdiag DOES show the actual card.
Upon trying to go into the BIOS and see what I might discover there, I have been met with an unhelpful Dell screen that doesn't allow me to change anything.
I am reasonably hardware and software savvy, but I am pretty old school in my knowledge. I'll spare you the "back in the day" stories if you happen to have some advice on how to potentially roll back this nonsense and put me back where I was.
Sincerest gratitude.
Now, in the device manager, there is no graphics card listed. I've gotten the proper drivers from Nvidia, however, the installation fails because some crucial part of Windows isn't acknowledging the card. dxdiag DOES show the actual card.
Upon trying to go into the BIOS and see what I might discover there, I have been met with an unhelpful Dell screen that doesn't allow me to change anything.
I am reasonably hardware and software savvy, but I am pretty old school in my knowledge. I'll spare you the "back in the day" stories if you happen to have some advice on how to potentially roll back this nonsense and put me back where I was.
Sincerest gratitude.
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