Nvidia Forceware 158.24 Discussion Thread

Zardon · May 3, 2007, 02:14 AM

Released 2 May, Offical Driver

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_158.24.html

Release Highlights:

This driver fixes a problem when trying to enable NVIDIA SLI using the international versions of Windows Vista.
Increased performance in 3D applications.
PureVideo™ HD support.
Add support for forcing Vertical Sync in DirectX applications.
Updated NVIDIA Control Panel with improved user interface (Please see the Release Notes for more details).
Numerous game and application compatibility fixes.
This driver supports the following 3D features:
- Single GPU support
  - DirectX 9 support for GeForce 6/7/8 series GPUs
  - DirectX 10 support for GeForce 8 series GPUs
  - OpenGL support for GeForce 6/7/8 series GPUs
- NVIDIA SLI support
  - DirectX 9 support for 6/7/8 series GPUs
  - OpenGL support for 6/7/8 series GPUs
DirectX 10 NVIDIA SLI support for GeForce 8 series GPUs will be available in a future driver
If you would like to be notified of upcoming drivers for Windows Vista, please subscribe to the newsletter
Please read the release notes for more information on product support, feature limitations, and known compatibility issues

Release Notes - 158.24
Control Panel User's Guide

***Veridian3*** · May 3, 2007, 02:37 AM

Initial findings:

Installer removes previous drivers and reboots before .24 is installed.
HDTV resolutions are fixed.
HD-DVD and Blu-Ray playback is working fine.

Golbeze · May 3, 2007, 05:21 AM

This release has fixed all the missing resolutions for my monitor. Got 1280x960 back.

mkk · May 3, 2007, 08:44 AM

Odd thing happened with the Quicklaunch toolbar appearing after reboot and three other toolbars got turned off. Hope it was just a Vista-glitch.

Zardon · May 3, 2007, 10:58 AM

They seem a really good set, probably the best NV set yet for vista.

Mr cairo · May 3, 2007, 11:25 AM

but us XP users that dont have 8800 cards are still shooot outta luck

nohbody · May 3, 2007, 02:15 PM

You forgot the link ot the Vista 64bit.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_158.24.html

Necrosis · May 4, 2007, 03:37 AM

Any reason to upgrade for a single 8800GTX user?

Ferret_Style · May 4, 2007, 04:03 AM

Any one know where to find a modded for laptop driver?

nohbody · May 4, 2007, 07:22 AM

These one's weren't ripe yet, let them hang out on the vine for a couple weeks.

jasonbourne · May 4, 2007, 10:56 AM

very good set indeed , no more nvldkm error and game like obvion and stalker are running like a dream , good job nvidia and fxxxx creative

GutterPunk · May 4, 2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonbourne

very good set indeed , no more nvldkm error and game like obvion and stalker are running like a dream , good job nvidia and fxxxx creative

yay I hope I don't get that error!

GutterPunk · May 6, 2007, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonbourne

very good set indeed , no more nvldkm error and game like obvion and stalker are running like a dream , good job nvidia and fxxxx creative

I just got that jackass of an error today... after installing these. BOO

BIG_FREAK · May 10, 2007, 06:51 PM

I have them installed and running fine.

Tryed WOW and DOD Source. nice and smooth.

e v o · Jun 26, 2007, 08:16 AM

Is anyone using a 7 series card with these? I have Vista, but am waiting to install it. I won't be buying a new card for a bit, but was wondering if gaming performance has improved with this set on Vista. Thanks guys.

BIG_FREAK · Jun 26, 2007, 02:09 PM

What about the 158.45 drivers. has any one tryed them. I was running them on Vista but just wne t back to XP.

they seemed to be working great.

Played Dirt with them and FPS was nice and smooth.

any one else tryed them.

I will go back to vista when drives get a bit more non Beta

May 3, 2007, 02:14 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Nvidia Forceware 158.24 Discussion Thread Released 2 May, Offical Driver http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_158.24.html Release Highlights: This driver fixes a problem when trying to enable NVIDIA SLI using the international versions of Windows Vista. Increased performance in 3D applications. PureVideo™ HD support. Add support for forcing Vertical Sync in DirectX applications. Updated NVIDIA Control Panel with improved user interface (Please see the Release Notes for more details). Numerous game and application compatibility fixes. This driver supports the following 3D features: Single GPU support DirectX 9 support for GeForce 6/7/8 series GPUs DirectX 10 support for GeForce 8 series GPUs OpenGL support for GeForce 6/7/8 series GPUs NVIDIA SLI support DirectX 9 support for 6/7/8 series GPUs OpenGL support for 6/7/8 series GPUs DirectX 10 NVIDIA SLI support for GeForce 8 series GPUs will be available in a future driver If you would like to be notified of upcoming drivers for Windows Vista, please subscribe to the newsletter Please read the release notes for more information on product support, feature limitations, and known compatibility issues Release Notes - 158.24 Control Panel User's Guide

May 3, 2007, 11:25 AM	#6
Mr cairo F0rum For Humans Only Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Slightly to the left Posts: 1,764 Rep Power: 87 System Specs	but us XP users that dont have 8800 cards are still shooot outta luck __________________

May 10, 2007, 06:51 PM	#14
BIG_FREAK DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericton.nb.ca Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	I have them installed and running fine. Tryed WOW and DOD Source. nice and smooth. __________________ [COLOR=black][/COLOR]

Jun 26, 2007, 08:16 AM	#15
e v o HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	Is anyone using a 7 series card with these? I have Vista, but am waiting to install it. I won't be buying a new card for a bit, but was wondering if gaming performance has improved with this set on Vista. Thanks guys. __________________

Jun 26, 2007, 02:09 PM	#16
BIG_FREAK DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericton.nb.ca Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	What about the 158.45 drivers. has any one tryed them. I was running them on Vista but just wne t back to XP. they seemed to be working great. Played Dirt with them and FPS was nice and smooth. any one else tryed them. I will go back to vista when drives get a bit more non Beta __________________ [COLOR=black][/COLOR]

May 3, 2007, 02:37 AM	#2
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 4,835 Rep Power: 174	Initial findings: Installer removes previous drivers and reboots before .24 is installed. HDTV resolutions are fixed. HD-DVD and Blu-Ray playback is working fine.

May 3, 2007, 05:21 AM	#3
Golbeze HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 276 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	This release has fixed all the missing resolutions for my monitor. Got 1280x960 back.

May 3, 2007, 08:44 AM	#4
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,384 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	Odd thing happened with the Quicklaunch toolbar appearing after reboot and three other toolbars got turned off. Hope it was just a Vista-glitch.

May 3, 2007, 10:58 AM	Thread Starter #5
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	They seem a really good set, probably the best NV set yet for vista.

May 3, 2007, 02:15 PM	#7
nohbody HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	You forgot the link ot the Vista 64bit. http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_158.24.html

May 4, 2007, 03:37 AM	#8
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	Any reason to upgrade for a single 8800GTX user?

May 4, 2007, 07:22 AM	#10
nohbody HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	These one's weren't ripe yet, let them hang out on the vine for a couple weeks.

May 4, 2007, 10:56 AM	#11
jasonbourne DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: great yarmouth uk Posts: 1,082 Rep Power: 0	very good set indeed , no more nvldkm error and game like obvion and stalker are running like a dream , good job nvidia and fxxxx creative