help finding graphics software for my hp laptop

[lotz6996]

i have the hp pavilion dv9000. came with the nvidia gforce graphics driver but when i updated to windows 7 the software from hp was no longer compatible with my hardware. would like to know of either a good graphics driver, or a replacement for my hardware. dont remember exactly what my graphics card is. if someone could remind me how to get to it i could tell you what it was. havent done it in a while and dont remember how to get to the computers hardware list. thanks.

 

[LowNotSlow]

Control panel > system

 

[Matt.]

why don't you just go to the hardware manufactures website? Or would that make too much sense?

I know I always run to clubcivic myself whenever I have a problem a simple search can't fix in 2 seconds.

 

[ImportFan1]

Control Panel > Device Manager > Display Adapers

Check on either HP's site or Nvidia's site for the most up to date

 

[lotz6996]

i went through hp and they didnt have a version that was compatible to go from my hardware for windows 7. and i am fairly technologically challenged when it comes to something more than just a everyday task.

 

[ImportFan1]

How old is the PC? Desktop or laptop?

 

[lotz6996]

laptop. got it in the summer of 08. just tried nvidea's site and they said i need to get it from the manufacturer. fml.

 

[lotz6996]

ok. got some stuff downloaded that might work from nvidea. just need my buddy to come over and help me verify my windows 7. i used his disc and he installed it for me, did the trial first then he went to school for 3 months. will try to get that done tomorrow. thanks for the help. will post updates or further questions later.

 

[ImportFan1]

What graphics card is it?

 

[lotz6996]

not sure. none of the stuff you guys said to find it gave me the name. all i got is generic vga as what shows up.

 

[lotz6996]

ok. here it is. (NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management) thats as close as i could find.
Driver Providor: microsoft
Driver date: 6/21/06
Driver version: 6.1.7600.16385
digital signer: microsoft windows

 

[ImportFan1]

Is there more to the model of the PC than DV9000? Desktop or laptop?

 

[sf22189]

laptop.

 

[ImportFan1]

Reading > Me

 

[VSP]

That's strange that HP doesn't offer graphics support for the DV9000; I downloaded a bunch of stuff--including graphics drivers for my NVIDIA card--last summer for my now-defunct DV6000.

In any case, now that you have the card info, you should just be able to snag the drivers from NVIDIA's website and load them into your laptop. Good luck, man.

 

[Mr. Jollypants]

Windows 7 32bit or 64bit?

 

[lotz6996]

i think ive got it now but my windows 7 was a trial version i just need to permanently activate it and i think i can get it. which ill try to do today after work.