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

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.