Truely wierd nvcpl.dll problem

[Guest]

On my 2nd PC (Win98SE), I have a GeForce 2MX. It's a good card, but after installing Detonator 3, Display -> Settings -> Advanced causes error - "while working with desk.cpl". Tried reinstalling drivers, installing reference drivers, grabbing desk.cpl from the cabs, no effect.

I then renamed nvcpl.dll and it works fine, giving me the standard windows advanced properties, but not my shiney new geforce properties...

I've asked alot of ppl but no-one knows. Any ideas/suggestions/whatever would be appreciated...

 

[machow]

weird indeed...


Smart guys are not smart because they only see things at a different perspective.

 

[Guest]

You seem to have leftovers from an earlier driverset (Det. 2).
Uninstall the drivers.
Boot to DOS and delete ALL remaining nv... files from your win\sys dir.
Reinstall Det. 3 drivers (6.47 are the best) and be happy

 

[Guest]

If you ever go to windows update DO NOT install the drivers
the are offering--EVER. They are almost impossible to get rid of.

Also remember what nVidia told you to do? Remove all old drivers and install the card as a standar display adapter
FIRST. Then (i would reboot again) then install nVidia's
drivers...
GOOD LUCK, hope it helps.