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Zaspera

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i just installed drivers for a geforce 210..restarted for it to take effect and all i get on restart is a black screen after windows loads etc but the monitor is on..any idea what to do?
 
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Start windows in safe mode, uninstall the drivers. You sure you installed the right ones for your OS?
 

Zaspera

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it seems my onboard graphics was still the default..disabled it and everything looks to be alright
 
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it seems my onboard graphics was still the default..disabled it and everything looks to be alright

That would explain it! ;)
 
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