Please explain why would Acer recommend NVidia driver to me if it's not compatible with my laptop?

Nicker
Nicker Member Posts: 3 New User
edited November 2023 in 2020 Archives
1. I used serialnumberdetection tool to detect my Laptop's model which is Aspire V5-572P
2. Then I chose my laptop model and right OS on Acer product support website for drivers and 2 VGA drivers came up. 
3. I tried installing the NVIDIA one but it says This graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware. 
I've been using it for probably 5 years and I'm 100% satisfied but
Can anyone please explain why would Acer recommend NVidia driver to me if it's not compatible with my laptop? 

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,240 Trailblazer
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    Your machine doesn't use the NVIDIA driver, the G models have the discrete graphics and the non-G models do not. You only need the Intel driver.
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  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,928 Trailblazer
    edited May 2020 Answer ✓
    Nicker said:
    billsey said:
    Your machine doesn't use the NVIDIA driver, the G models have the discrete graphics and the non-G models do not. You only need the Intel driver.
    Thanks for clearing things up! And what do you mean by G model? Like Aspire V5-572G instead if Aspire V5-572P? If that was the case then why is the driver there when I clearly selected Aspire V5-572P -> win 8.1 64bit? 
    Yes, the "G" models of your laptop era all have NVIDIA graphics and need both Intel too, if your model hasn't got the "G" then you only need the Intel Graphics driver, best to get the "Intel Driver & Support Assistant" here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/intel-driver-support-assistant.html
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,240 Trailblazer
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    Yes, IIRC models withut the modifier letter have just the onboard graphics, those with the G have the discrete graphics, those with the P have Windows Pro installed...
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  • GAMING6698
    GAMING6698 ACE Posts: 8,177 Trailblazer
    edited May 2020
    @Nicker
    Go through my link select your gpu details and download game ready driver (nvidia software) and install.
    https://www.nvidia.in/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-in

    (Don't forgot to disable your antivirus before installing)
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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,240 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Your machine doesn't use the NVIDIA driver, the G models have the discrete graphics and the non-G models do not. You only need the Intel driver.
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • Nicker
    Nicker Member Posts: 3 New User
    billsey said:
    Your machine doesn't use the NVIDIA driver, the G models have the discrete graphics and the non-G models do not. You only need the Intel driver.
    Thanks for clearing things up! And what do you mean by G model? Like Aspire V5-572G instead if Aspire V5-572P? If that was the case then why is the driver there when I clearly selected Aspire V5-572P -> win 8.1 64bit? 
  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,928 Trailblazer
    edited May 2020 Answer ✓
    Nicker said:
    billsey said:
    Your machine doesn't use the NVIDIA driver, the G models have the discrete graphics and the non-G models do not. You only need the Intel driver.
    Thanks for clearing things up! And what do you mean by G model? Like Aspire V5-572G instead if Aspire V5-572P? If that was the case then why is the driver there when I clearly selected Aspire V5-572P -> win 8.1 64bit? 
    Yes, the "G" models of your laptop era all have NVIDIA graphics and need both Intel too, if your model hasn't got the "G" then you only need the Intel Graphics driver, best to get the "Intel Driver & Support Assistant" here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/intel-driver-support-assistant.html
  • Nicker
    Nicker Member Posts: 3 New User
    GAMING6698 said:
    @Nicker
    Go through my link select your gpu details and download game ready driver (nvidia software) and install.
    https://www.nvidia.in/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-in

    (Don't forgot to disable your antivirus before installing)
    God has established his kingdom on earth in such a way that we must ask for help <- It's random but I just needed that. Thank you so much God bless!
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,240 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Yes, IIRC models withut the modifier letter have just the onboard graphics, those with the G have the discrete graphics, those with the P have Windows Pro installed...
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.

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