[Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-06-07 Thread dvon
I found this thread when I noticed when running the Additional Drivers app that I also see 2 selections. First one is titled NVIDIA accelerated graphics driver 173, the 2nd one is called NVIDIA accelerated graphics driver (version current) [Recommended]. It appears that my card should work with

[Bug 772207] Re: version 173.14.30 is buggy for NVidia GeForce FX series

2011-06-07 Thread dvon
Well, I tried running 173 and it failed just like the others (black screen at boot). In case anyone stumbles upon this thread that is looking for a fix for this driver, there seems to be a dozen different ways to do it. The easiest way seems to be this method: Reboot Computer, hold down shift