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NVIDIA Releases Forceware 186.18 WHQL Drivers

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For those of you that didn't catch it at the end of last week, NVIDIA has updated their GPU drivers, bringing the version up to 186.18. Other than the usual bug fixes, the 186.18 WHQL drivers also installs the new PhysX System Software, version 9.09.0428. Those needing to get the drivers can follow the links below.

- Nvidia Geforce 186.18 WHQL-Vista/Win 7 64-bit
- Nvidia Geforce 186.18 WHQL-Vista/Win 7 32-bit
- Nvidia Geforce 186.18 WHQL-XP 64-bit
- Nvidia Geforce 186.18 WHQL-XP 32-bit
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it fixed the lag issue I had on the last official drivers at least :)
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InspectahACE wrote:it fixed the lag issue I had on the last official drivers at least :)
What lag issue were you getting?

Topic says Forceware 186.16 when it should be Forceware 186.18. :mrgreen:
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Re: NVIDIA Releases Forceware 186.16 WHQL Drivers

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geokilla wrote:
Topic says Forceware 186.16 when it should be Forceware 186.18. :mrgreen:
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Jeeeze, the Vista 64 is 111 MB. :?
Some set of drivers!!!!!!
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geokilla wrote:What lag issue were you getting?
mainly on the desktop things were a bit slow. especially when I right-clicked on the desktop and it took almost a minute for the menu to show. Then it took nearly as long if not longer for the Nvidia control panel to show. Enabling/disabling SLI took even longer. The 186 beta and this new set of fixed the issue so I'm happy. :)
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My 280's were acting funny. I got a message that my drivers not working properly. I went to Nvidia website to check to see if there was any new drivers. The same version but updated on July 2, 2009. I hope I don't have anymore issues. Could someone comfirm this for me or is it in my head. Thanks
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vbironchef wrote:My 280's were acting funny. I got a message that my drivers not working properly. I went to Nvidia website to check to see if there was any new drivers. The same version but updated on July 2, 2009. I hope I don't have anymore issues. Could someone comfirm this for me or is it in my head. Thanks
that's weird dude.. I just went there to check on something and this is what I just saw for the date lol
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http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_186.18_whql.html Yea I know it sounds strange, but it is what it is :? looks like a update for install. Updated 7/2 to fix installation issues. Still having issues with drivers.
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