New GFX - BSOD

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 20:45

Yes, just googled it. You will need your second drive to hold steam apps folder. Good luck.

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 20:47

Why not just try that system restore point before full install may save you some time unless your hdd really messy.

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 20:50

System restore is something I will obviously try, ME2 has been running soundly for the past hour or so.
If the system restore doesn't fix it thne I have no choice.

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 20:51

Switchig back to my WD HDD now and I'll try a system restore.

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:01

Right, just launched the System Restore wizard... Given that I've never manually created any system restore points I have only 3, the earliest of which was from yesterday 10:31 am. Should I try this system restore point?

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:06

Was this before you changed gpu? System restore normally says what it was created for.

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:08

Win 7 normally creates them for you when you make any major changes or have any win system updates.

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:08

I had already have the GPU + new drivers installed prior to this date. So I assume a system restore will not be beneficial.

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:09

You need to go back to a date when you still had your old card in.

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:10

Out of those three is there one?

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:13

Is there a repair utility built into the Windows 7 disk like there was in Windows XP?

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:16

Yes there is. Gives you the option to repair or fresh install when put disc in. Are your other two dates before gpu change?

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:18

All are after the GPU change, the earliest was created when the I installed a system update, the second is when I initially reinstalled the new graphics drivers and the most recent is when I defragmented my registry.

I assume that the repair tool doesn't touch your programs ect only repairs the OS files?

wazza300 · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:23

Repair restores original registry and drivers if needed and if it let's you repair it

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:24

I would try the restore point after the system update if they are prior to your gpu change.

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:34

@cliff1

Sorry, for some reason though "Prior" mean after! Fixed now.
Just booted from my Windows 7 CD and there was only an "Install Now" option.

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 21:39

Just been doing some googling and stumbled across this:

"nVidia drivers are known to change required Windows files in such a way that it hampers ATI card performance. This isn't some conspiracy or anything, it's just what nVidia drivers do in order for the VGA to work properly. ATI renders differently from nVidia, so those files being changed have an minor effect."

Could this be the source of the issues?

Ciff1 · 1 Jan 2012 at 22:04

Personally never come across this one, have two pc's one green team and current red team. When you say fixed have you solved your problem now? I guess full install?

TheSkateyBird · 1 Jan 2012 at 22:14

By fixed I meant edited my post.
If it's looking that way I'll just backup an reinstall everything...

Orcvader · 1 Jan 2012 at 22:16

TheSkateyBird said:
Is it possible to move Steam games onto a new install of Windows without having to re-download them?

I kind of mentioned this in post 43

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Personally if I was you I would just do a full install seeing as the test install worked fine. Will also help make the system feel "fresh" as well.