My Nvidia 8800GT currently has a driver; 8.15.11.8627 dated 26-06-2009.Since everyone is talking about the 195.62 dated 26-11-09 I tried to get Vista to update to this one.But it keeps telling me the old one is the best up to date driver for my card.Does Microsoft update only allow the update after they tweek them for Vista? Or do I have to uninstall what is in use first and install the 195.62 manually? If so what is the point of the Vista auto process? I find this delving into things I don't understand a nightmare.I would be grateful for any help.rhha

My Nvidia 8800GT currently has a driver; 8.15.11.8627 dated 26-06-2009.Since everyone is talking about the 195.62 dated 26-11-09 I tried to get Vista to update to this one.But it keeps telling me the old one is the best up to date driver for my card.Does Microsoft update only allow the update after they tweek them for Vista? Or do I have to uninstall what is in use first and install the 195.62 manually? If so what is the point of the Vista auto process? I find this delving into things I don't understand a nightmare.I would be grateful for any help.rhha

New drivers don't appear on the Windows update service for a long time after they are released by the hardware manufacturer. To update, you'll need to go get them yourself and install them.You can find the drivers on the download section of the nvidia site, and they are also available along with more recent betas on www. guru3d.com. You'll also want to get and install the latest version of the program "Driver Sweeper" from Guru3D as well.Here's the process I use for nVidia drivers:1. Obtain the driver you wish to install, and check to see if there any recent DirectX updates on downloads.microsoft.com2. Use Windows Control Panel "Programs and Features" dialog to first uninstall nHancer, Physx and nVidia Stereo 3D drivers (if installed) and then uninstall the nVidia video drivers. Do not allow the system to reboot when it asks at the end of the driver uninstallation...first delete the directory C:\NVidia and then reboot manually to Windows safe mode (hold down the F8 key as the machine reboots).3. Use Driver Sweeper while in safe mode to remove any lingering remnants of video drivers. Check the AGEIA - Physx, ATI, and NVIDIA - Display checkboxes, but NOT the NVIDIA - Chipset box.4. Reboot normally.5. Disable your antivirus program temporarily. If there is an update to DirectX available, run it first. Run the driver install program.6. Reboot and ensure that your antivirus is back in operation.7. Reinstall and reconfigure nHancer.RegardsBob ScottColonel, USAF (ret)ATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-VColorado Springs, CO