Cannot install nVidia graphics drivers

I recently installed a bare minimum version of Windows XP 32bit. It had no service pack or any drivers except the ones necessary to boot the system. I finally got wifi working and installed SP2. however, I cannot install nVidia graphics drivers. I am using a GeForce 8600, and the error message says that nVidia cannot find any drivers that are compatible with your hardware, and setup will now exit. What should I do?
Answer #1
can you give your PC config?
Did you try downloading this?
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_185.85_whql.html
Answer #2
I also had a similar problem, I have the 8600gt and I emailed them and they assisted with help. But I dont recall what i did tbh so you should send them an email they answer pretty fast IMO.
Answer #3
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_185.85_whql.html
Answer #4
It depends who manufactured your card aswell as the model number. Some of the cards e.g Special edition with 1GB VRAM have big problems with drivers. Best thing to do would be go to your card manufacturer’s website and download drivers from there.
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Answer #5
Hello I knew your problem I have the same in the pc the graphik card and others drivers are drivers is incompatible with xp , If you buy a new pc you found windows vista and when you want to change it you found the problem of the drive , I solved my problem by installing windows xp sweet !!! The drivers install automatically and now work perfectly but it’s in french language you must found windows xp like that if you want to install drivers work only in vista.
Answer #6
Reseat the card and let XP check its components tests then install the above Driver PC Specs would be nice to know
Like did you install XP with ur 8600 in its seat
Can your PC see that u r using this Card …..
Million questions without your Specs specified
Answer #7
if it is a laptop i know why i have the same problem but with vista(teh original os of laptop) is becouse your manufacture wants to download the drivers from the manufacture site like if i got a sony laptop i cand download only from sony site that is it try to download you driver from manufacture it will work 100% period
Answer #8
check the connection of ur VGA in the PCI-e slot, just to check if itz connected properly
Answer #9
thanks guys, finally got it working.