Latest nVidia drivers. Possible conflict.

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Applies to versions drivers version 196.75 and 197.13

For the record, I'll mention that no one should be using nVidia drivers 196.75 as they were botched and causes fan speed issues, overheating cards. Old news. However, I recalled having the same problem with them.

I'm having an issue with DeskScapes obviously caused by the latest nVidia drivers where if I set the DeskScape to fit or stretch to edges of the screen, it doesn't match the correct resolution, its slightly smaller than the desktop resolution (In my case 1680x1050). Rolling back fixes the issue.

The only workaround that I've come up with is that fortunately the DeskScape I'm running is 1680 x 1050 and I can simply set wallpaper to center and I don't notice the issue.

I've tried reinstalling DeskScapes, doesn't fix the problem.

Running an nVidia GTX 285 on Windows 7 Ultimate x64.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

For the record, I'll mention that no one should be using nVidia drivers 196.75 as they were botched and causes fan speed issues, overheating cards. Old news. However, I recalled having the same problem with them.
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A reg hack fixes that.

To do it open regedit then search and delete all instances of RmThermalProviderInfo and RmThermalProviderNum entries in the registry. Then reboot.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A reg hack fixes that.
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but the axe handle leave blisters on muh hands...

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A reg hack fixes that.
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....and you want these new drivers that bad why???

but the axe handle leave blisters on muh hands...
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...exactly.

 PwrSwitch: look in Device Manager and see if your monitor is listed correctly. 

 

 

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting yrag, reply 3

A reg hack fixes that.

....and you want these new drivers that bad why???
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You quoted Jafo, but I assume you were talking to me. Either way, completely irrelevant. You suggest I shouldn't report a bug instead? Either way, thanks for the fix, Jafo. I won't necessarily try it unless I want to change my DeskScape to something under my native resolution, but I'll keep that in mind.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You quoted Jafo, but I assume you were talking to me
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...you assumed wrong.