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Resolved Windows XP Mode in Win7 - Video Driver

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by flynempire, 2010/09/10.

  1. 2010/09/10
    flynempire

    flynempire Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi, I have been successful in installing XP Mode in Win 7 Pro 32-Bit. It is not bad and I installed IE 8, MP11, TweakUI, Updated at Microsoft Update, etc.

    My question has to do with the graphics driver. I know Virtual Machines work a different way when it comes to hardware but I cant stand the 16-bit S3-Driver. Is there any way in XP Mode or any virtual machine to install the correct graphics driver? I have a Geforce FX and really want to use that. It works perfect in Windows 7.

    This is the only driver I want to update. I originally posted this thread in another website and someone mentioned they fixed this problem by installing the driver in Win 7 instead but I don't understand what they mean? If anyone can clarify this it would help me a lot.

    Thanks,

    Mike
     
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  2. 2010/09/13
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

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    You can't. The Video Driver in Windows Virtual PC is 'fixed' as a S3 Trio 32/64.

    Maybe other VM software will allow you to take advantage of your installed hardware.
     
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