[Non-Sims Related...or maybe it is...] "Access Denied" and STOP: errors
Hairfish:
I know I haven't been around here for a while, but if anyone can help me with this, you guys can. I'm no computer dummy, but my knowledge only descends to about the fourth level of Hell.
My vital specs:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
System Model: Dell DXP051
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 469MB used, 4491MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz) (I changed it to 85Hz after I noticed that)
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.6218 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/29/2007 00:43:00, 5690624 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
Question: Do I have the final version of this driver, or am I still running the beta version? The date is the same as the beta, but it says there that it's the final WHQL version. ??? I need to know because I've tried six times to UNinstall the beta (I thought) and install the final, but every time I try to install (or think I'm installing), I get the damned BSOD and a STOP: error that reads, in part:
STOP: 0X0000008... (No terms, just a very long string of numbers)
nv4_disp.dll - Address BF01319c
base at BF012000
Datestamp 4684bf14
Then it commences a memory dump.
When I reboot, the stats are the same, as if I never UNinstalled/installed.
Here's the driver download page, if you need more info on the driver:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_162.18.html
Note the difference in the dates. That one says July 26, 2007, where as the one I'm running says 6/29/2007.
Second verse: I've tried uninstalling the beta ~ if it is the beta, and not the final ~ through the hardware device manager, and got "Access denied. You may need to log into an administrative account to change these settings, blah blah blah go away asshole." I have never seen an "Access denied" message before last week. I AM THE ADMINISTRATOR. I'm the only one who ever touches this computer. What is the secret handshake to be able to change settings and remove/change things on MY COMPUTER? Did BV or *kack* SecuROM do this???
BTW. yeah, BV freezes the whole system every hour or so, but I manage...with the aid of 160+ of JMP's entire BV-approved mod collection (nothing non-awesome). I'd like to update the driver, though, to see if that helps.
TYIA
Madame Mim:
Just because you're the only one who touches the computer doesn't mean that the account you're using is an administrator accout. Did you install the OS yourself or was it pre-installed. You might be operating under a user-account with a hidden administrator account.
As for getting the driver out. I always uninstall that sort of thing from the control panel and not the program folder. I'm not whoop de do on drivers and versions, but maybe you can trick it by uninstalling the suspect driver and going back to your original (off the disk) driver. Check that to make sure it's gone in and then install the 'latest' over the top. jIf you still get the mis-representing date then either the downloaded file is suspect or something completely beyond me is going on.
Also - try having a look on the NVidia boards, you never know, maybe somebody else has had the same problem and already been helped.
ZiggyDoodle:
Have you tried uninstalling the driver in safe mode?
B:
Best thing to do is boot into Safe Mode (per above) using the Administrator account, uninstall the driver, run Driver Cleaner, and reboot. Then go ahead with installing the current build.
Khan of Wyrms:
Actually, it sounds like you can't get across the river Styx. Do you not have a talent for Charon?
You have the final driver version, not the beta, and it is the most current driver for XP. This does not mean your driver installation is not corrupted, however. Administrator settings are located in Start>Control Panel>User Accounts. Uninstall nVidia drivers from Start>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs, the way nVidia recommends. If you are having trouble with driver installation, use Safe Mode, it is evil and should work just fine in Hell. To get to Safe Mode, press and hold [F8] while Windows is trying to load during startup.
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