Fail to install DisplayLink successfully

SamC · 02-25-2010, 03:52 PM

Wim,

Actually the installation had failed. As I have described in the first posting, it installed the Core software fine, but when it came to install the Graphics, the green bar that indicates the progress started to retreat when it got the the end (finish). The DisplayLink Graphics fold was never installed. I would think the monitor file would show that.??

I have tried to update the graphics drivers already, but the system said it was the most up-to-date and best driver. If you know there are better drivers for the Intel 945GM chipset, please direct me to where I can get them. Thanks.

I have also indicated if I tried to install DisplayLink in a freshly installed system (re-install Windows Vista without SP2), the DisplayLink installation was fine. The software install worked, the drivers install worked. The display and everything work. So I don't think it was the problem with the drivers.

SamC · 02-26-2010, 05:14 AM

Problem solved!

I decided to install a dual boot with a new copy of Vista in the second partition. I installed Displaylink there and it worked beautifully. So, it has something to do with my primary Vista, but I don't know what it is.

I am sending the reply to you on my HD TV.

Thanks Wim.

Wim · 02-26-2010, 11:54 AM

Glad you've got it working. However the intel drivers in your previous post are old for Vista. Looking on the Intel site, the latest Vista 32bit drivers are:

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows Vista * 32 (exe)
7/3/2008
15.8.3.1504

I'd recommend using these with DisplayLink if you're not already on your new Vista partition.

Thanks

Wim

SamC · 03-01-2010, 04:12 PM

Hi Wim,

I did installed the latest graphics driver on my newly installed Vista, but not on the old one. I have used the DL on the TV as an extended desktop for a few days and it worked flawlessly. But yesterday when I played a avi with DivX player, the movement on the screen was really jerky and stutter, not smooth at all.

I read through the postings on this forum and found others had this very similar problem. Is there any solutions to that? I have installed the 5.3 beta and it didn't help.

02-25-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
SamC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5	Wim, Actually the installation had failed. As I have described in the first posting, it installed the Core software fine, but when it came to install the Graphics, the green bar that indicates the progress started to retreat when it got the the end (finish). The DisplayLink Graphics fold was never installed. I would think the monitor file would show that.?? I have tried to update the graphics drivers already, but the system said it was the most up-to-date and best driver. If you know there are better drivers for the Intel 945GM chipset, please direct me to where I can get them. Thanks. I have also indicated if I tried to install DisplayLink in a freshly installed system (re-install Windows Vista without SP2), the DisplayLink installation was fine. The software install worked, the drivers install worked. The display and everything work. So I don't think it was the problem with the drivers. Last edited by SamC; 02-25-2010 at 03:58 PM.

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02-26-2010, 05:14 AM	#2
SamC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5	Problem solved! I decided to install a dual boot with a new copy of Vista in the second partition. I installed Displaylink there and it worked beautifully. So, it has something to do with my primary Vista, but I don't know what it is. I am sending the reply to you on my HD TV. Thanks Wim.

02-26-2010, 11:54 AM	#3
Wim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,561	Glad you've got it working. However the intel drivers in your previous post are old for Vista. Looking on the Intel site, the latest Vista 32bit drivers are: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows Vista * 32 (exe) 7/3/2008 15.8.3.1504 I'd recommend using these with DisplayLink if you're not already on your new Vista partition. Thanks Wim

03-01-2010, 04:12 PM	#4
SamC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5	Hi Wim, I did installed the latest graphics driver on my newly installed Vista, but not on the old one. I have used the DL on the TV as an extended desktop for a few days and it worked flawlessly. But yesterday when I played a avi with DivX player, the movement on the screen was really jerky and stutter, not smooth at all. I read through the postings on this forum and found others had this very similar problem. Is there any solutions to that? I have installed the 5.3 beta and it didn't help.