They do come in larges packs - so one drivers could detect and work for multiple graphic cards (just make sure it's at least Vista 32bit and for a laptop in your case if you can't figure what one it is). Last Known Good configuration and System Restore do not fix it except in rare cases where performing a System Restore to 1 month ago or earlier does. You will need to know the nVidia series at least for the drivers, your OS and wheither it's 32bit or 64bit to download the correct one from the website. KSOD Defined: Where after a reboot the Windows Vista PC boots up to a black screen with a white mouse cursor and nothing else ever loads (no logon screen, etc). 11) Now restart your PC and the black screen problem will hopefully. Your'll have better hope with the Windows disc / restore to bring back the 'native' dummy drivers. 10) When prompted for the download Click run, the black screen fix program will download and run to automatically fix the issue. If not - It's just kinda hard to install the drivers without seeing? They won't boot launch off a disc. Looks confusing, but easy fix if it's just that. If you don't have them however it might throw it back to your screen. This is great if you wanted to connect it to duel monitors and/or to the tv, etc, and toggle between them. Security firm Previx states that the Black Screen of Death can affect Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 without prejudice. Make sure the function key isn't stuck in or something. The Black Screen of Death isn’t relegated to Microsoft’s latest OS. Hold 'Fn' + tap the F5 or other key (it should rotate around screen modes). If so check on the F5 key or one of those for something looking like a small screen. On the keyboard check if your laptop has a 'Fn' function key. You might be just changing the display mode. Green Criss Cross Patterns? Have you been toogling around s-video output? If it's a virus, it would be a new one to me! Curious to known wheither it's hardware, the graphic cable between the lid, or a driver corruption issue.

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