Question about downloading latest drivers

Vistanoob · 09-08-2007, 11:00 PM

I just came from Windows update and saw an update, (driver, I'm sure) for, it looks like, my brand of monitor. The drivers were updated (at the shop) just shortly after some black screens about a week ago, and everything's been perfect. Should I leave well enough alone??

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ProCookie · 09-09-2007, 03:38 AM

Well if its working fine i wouldn't bother

Its not as if its a crucial driver like a graphics card. To be honest i dint even know you needed to update display drivers.

Vistanoob · 09-09-2007, 09:37 AM

I agree, why mess with it. Thanks for the input. I never heard of updating display drivers either.:agreed:

Snuffy · 09-09-2007, 12:42 PM

If your video driver is not (WDDM) for Vista, Yes, you will be offered a update or downdate, so that it is compliant with Vista...
Remember you can always test it and if you do not like it, then use the ROLLBACK. and return to your SHOP installed version...
I prefer the Vista installed drivers.. for my Video card, and also my Monitor.

ProCookie · 09-09-2007, 05:11 PM

The only reason i can think of to update your monitor driver is to make it compliant with that HD-DVD anti-copy hardware requirements. I forget what its called, can anyone remind me?

Snuffy · 09-09-2007, 05:57 PM

I am glad that MS did fix the driver for my LCD 19" HD Samsung Monitor..
it worked perfect with XP SP2... but with Vista I had to (always push auto sync) so the picture looked GOOD... since Vista approved the driver for it. I have never had to auto set and I have been able to use a higher resolution.
It was alread HD Compliant.. SyncMaster 192MP.. it also improved the Stero sound in the Monitor...

Vistanoob · 09-09-2007, 07:15 PM

I think it was MS that fixed mine too. This was an optional update from Acer, the makers of this monitor. Since I had all the updates, driver updates(I actually watched, they needed me for my password so I saw it all) all has been perfect.
The logon screen loads exactly the way it should and I see a little confirming thing (real fast) instead of "auto config" which I had seen every time I started up. I agree that MS did a good job here too. Thanks for getting back to me.:agreed:

09-08-2007, 11:00 PM	#1
Vistanoob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 376	Question about downloading latest drivers I just came from Windows update and saw an update, (driver, I'm sure) for, it looks like, my brand of monitor. The drivers were updated (at the shop) just shortly after some black screens about a week ago, and everything's been perfect. Should I leave well enough alone??
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09-09-2007, 03:38 AM	#2
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	Well if its working fine i wouldn't bother Its not as if its a crucial driver like a graphics card. To be honest i dint even know you needed to update display drivers. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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09-09-2007, 09:37 AM	#3
Vistanoob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 376	I agree, why mess with it. Thanks for the input. I never heard of updating display drivers either.:agreed:
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09-09-2007, 12:42 PM	#4
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	If your video driver is not (WDDM) for Vista, Yes, you will be offered a update or downdate, so that it is compliant with Vista... Remember you can always test it and if you do not like it, then use the ROLLBACK. and return to your SHOP installed version... I prefer the Vista installed drivers.. for my Video card, and also my Monitor. __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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09-09-2007, 05:11 PM	#5
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	The only reason i can think of to update your monitor driver is to make it compliant with that HD-DVD anti-copy hardware requirements. I forget what its called, can anyone remind me? __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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09-09-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	I am glad that MS did fix the driver for my LCD 19" HD Samsung Monitor.. it worked perfect with XP SP2... but with Vista I had to (always push auto sync) so the picture looked GOOD... since Vista approved the driver for it. I have never had to auto set and I have been able to use a higher resolution. It was alread HD Compliant.. SyncMaster 192MP.. it also improved the Stero sound in the Monitor... __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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09-09-2007, 07:15 PM	#7
Vistanoob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 376	I think it was MS that fixed mine too. This was an optional update from Acer, the makers of this monitor. Since I had all the updates, driver updates(I actually watched, they needed me for my password so I saw it all) all has been perfect. The logon screen loads exactly the way it should and I see a little confirming thing (real fast) instead of "auto config" which I had seen every time I started up. I agree that MS did a good job here too. Thanks for getting back to me.:agreed:
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