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hi resantly i changed my graphic card to nvidia geforce 256 6200 then i installed the 71.89-win2 kxp driver.Is this the best driver to install for my graphics?My operator system is windows xp pro and 1024 333 mhz kingston ram card.Thanks for ur help! :D

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This thread is about which NVIDIA driver to use for a GeForce 6200 on Windows XP. asked which driver is best, and was right in principle: pick a driver that explicitly supports your card and your OS. For a 6-series GPU that usually means the last WHQL release that lists GeForce 6 support for Windows XP (32- or 64-bit as applicable). Use NVIDIA's official driver search to confirm compatibility before installing.

A safe, simple workflow:

  1. Make a System Restore point and note whether XP is 32-bit or 64-bit.
  2. Identify the exact card variant (6200 vs 6200LE, AGP vs PCIe) using Device Manager or a small utility like GPU-Z.
  3. Download the matching driver from NVIDIA and, before installing, uninstall the current NVIDIA drivers via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.
  4. Run the installer and choose a custom/clean install if available; reboot again and test.

Troubleshooting tips: if you get black screens, crashes, or poor performance, boot to Safe Mode and roll back or uninstall the driver. For a thorough cleanup, consider using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in Safe Mode, then reinstall the correct driver. Also update motherboard chipset drivers and ensure DirectX 9.0c components for XP are present. If a specific game has issues, check that game's forums for a recommended driver version — sometimes an older WHQL build fixes a particular title.

Useful links:

Because Windows XP and GeForce 6 are legacy, official support is phased out; rely on NVIDIA's legacy listings or reputable archives if the modern download pages do not show XP-era drivers.

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With the NVIDIA stuff, it's usually best to install the current drivers, unless you know your card has a specific issue with a game you're playing...

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thanks very much for answering my question.About week ago I installed the current driver like u said it is working perfect at the moment.

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