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Graphics Driver (NVIDIA) Update version 8.17.12.6970 (Windows 7 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    File Info
    System Requirements
    Install

    Applicable Models

    This information is for the following models:
    • VPCL239FW
    • VPCF237HW
    • VPCF237HA
    • VPCL229FW
    • VPCL239FG
    • VPCL229FG
    • VPCF237HG

    About this download

    This program will update Graphics Driver (NVIDIA) to version 8.17.12.6970 and will resolve the following symptoms:

    - After updating to PlayMemories Home, 3D glass doesn't sync with 3D emitter on the 3D view of PlayMemories Home.
    - Error dialog may appear when exiting IE9.
    - L/R frame reversed during DVD 2Dto3D playback in WinDVD.
    - When watching 3D BD Titles with WinDVD, 3D effect is not seen on 3D Menu button.
    - LCD backlight brightness malfunctions after exiting FamilyPaint.

    Available Downloads:
    Graphics Driver (NVIDIA) Update version 8.17.12.6970
    File name: EP0000600451.exe
    File size: 171.18 MB (179493984 bytes)

    File Info

    File Name

    • Graphics Driver (NVIDIA) Update version 8.17.12.6970

    File Version

    • 8.17.12.6970

    File Size

    • 171.18 MB

    Release Date

    • 2012-07-02

    System Requirements

    • Windows 7 64bit

    Install

    Details

    1. Download the file to a temporary or download directory (Please note this directory for reference later).
    2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click EP0000600451.exe.
    3. Follow the instructions displayed in the installation wizard.
    4. After installation is completed, please restart the computer.
    Note:
    When installing this patch, please make sure that the following updates will also be installed:
    - Sony Video Processor Update version 2.0.6014.05150
    - PlayMemories Home Update version 1.0.00.05220

    To check if installation is successful:
    1. Go to C:\Windows\system32\drivers\nvlddmkm.sys
    2. Version should indicate 8.17.12.6970.