windows 8.1 graphics problem

joey666

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Dec 13, 2012
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hi i have tryed to install my old graphics card in my pc so many times with the same result.I plug it in run the display through my mother board till i install the latest drivers then i restart it switch the main display to the pci-e in the bios and then plug my dvi into to graphics card.it loads windows then goes black screen but i can still see the mouse cursor and move it and stuff what am i doing wrong?any input would be appreciated thanks
graphics card: gt340
mobo:z77 extreme 4-m
cpu:3570k
 
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Going on a hunch here, but it sounds like Windows is trying to do a dual monitor setup.

Not sure if it will work but its worth a shot. Press the windows key and then press "P" while holding down the windows key still.

jtledoux

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Jun 11, 2014
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Going on a hunch here, but it sounds like Windows is trying to do a dual monitor setup.

Not sure if it will work but its worth a shot. Press the windows key and then press "P" while holding down the windows key still.
 
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