I put this page on the internet to help others who are having trouble with the "Open GL" error message while using the Nvida graphics accelerator. Hopefully this information will be of use to you. I use the Verto and Nvida images as a way for readers to identify their accelerator card. This web page is not affiliated with PNY Technoligies, Inc.

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Microsoft Windows factory Nvida drivers will not work! You need current Nvida drivers. Follow the steps below to install current Nvida drivers.

Download the most recent driver from Nvida HERE. MAKE SURE YOU GET THE CORRECT DIVER FOR YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM AND VIDEO CARD!! Be sure and save the download in a location where you can find it later.
Uninstall your current video driver when the Nvida download is complete.

Uninstall your driver as follows:
A. Right click your desktop (wall paper) and click the "Properties" tab.
B. Click the "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button.
C. Click the "Adapter" tab.
D. Click the "Properties" tab and click the "Driver" tab.
E. Click "Uninstall". Your current driver is now uninstalled. Your screen should look very different now. Everything’s OK. Don’t panic. Your about to make things look a whole lot better.
F. Now you are ready to install your new driver.
G. When you uninstalled your old driver, Windows told you it needed to restart, restart your computer now.
H. After Windows boots you should get the message "New Hardware Found". Ignore this message.
I. Ignore any Microsoft messages about finding your hardware driver. Close any Windows text boxes that pop up. Go to the location on your hard disk where you saved the driver file, and double-click the "Nvida drivers" icon.
J. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Congratulations - Your new Nvida drivers are installed.

Are you still getting the "Open GL" error?
Follow the steps below to configure your video card.

A. Right click your desktop (wall paper) and click the "Properties" tab.
B. Click the "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button.
C. Click the "Geforce" tab. Adjust settings as follows:


1. Display Mode - select "Standard".
2. Performance and Quality - select the following:
---- Performance/Application - select either "Application or Balanced".
---- Antialiasing - select "Off" or "2X"
---- Anisotropic Filtering - select "Off" Note: I have found very few games that work properly (or at all) with Anisotropic in use.
---- Put a Check Mark in the Texture Sharpening box.
3. Direct 3D Settings - select the following:
---- Enable Fog Emulation
---- Best Image Quality
---- 31 MG of system memory in PCI mode (if applicable)
4. Refresh Rate - Applications Control
5. Open GL Settings - select the following:
---- Default Color Mode - select "Always use 32 bpp"
---- Buffer Flipping Mode - select "Auto Select"
---- Vertical Sync - select "On by Default"
----- Use 16 MB of memory in PCI mode (if applicable)
6. Click "Apply" and then click "OK". Your finished.

 

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