NVIDIA GeForce 256 Driver Download
The GeForce 256 is a popular graphics card manufactured by NVIDIA. This driver fixes screen glitches, unwanted artifacts, stuttering or glitchy video and even screen tearing. This version of "w2k-2185.zip" has been downloaded 50 times with a user rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on 6 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 3.0 MB.
Supported Models
NVIDIA RIVA TNT
NV nvTuneP, WDM TVTuner
NVIDIA Aladdin TNT2
NVIDIA GeForce 256
NVIDIA GeForce DDR
NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS/GeForce2 Pro
NVIDIA GeForce2 Integrated GPU
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Versions
2.1.8.5 (2001-09-19) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 12-Nov-2003
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How to Update NVIDIA GeForce 256 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the NVIDIA GeForce 256 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter NVIDIA GeForce 256 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the NVIDIA Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the NVIDIA website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
To install your new driver on Windows:
Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager"
Find your device in the list.
Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
Restart your computer when done.
This keeps your computer working at its best.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Readme.txt | 3.7 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NvCpl.dll | 1.0 MB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| aliagp.sys | 23.3 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvtvsnd.inf | 2.2 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nv4_disp.inf | 157.8 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvcap.inf | 9.1 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvtvsnd.sys | 13.6 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvxbar.INF | 2.3 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NvWsApps.cfg | 6.2 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvoglnt.dll | 2.7 MB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvtunep.sys | 14.1 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nv4_disp.dll | 3.1 MB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NVDesk32.dll | 102.4 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvsvc32.exe | 57.3 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| filter.ax | 28.7 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvtunep.inf | 2.4 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NvQTwk.dll | 110.6 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NV4_mini.sys | 905.1 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NvDccApp.cfg | 1.4 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NVDMCPL.dll | 94.2 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvxbar.sys | 9.4 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| nvcap.sys | 106.4 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |
| NvInstNT.dll | 86.0 KB | 6 Oct 2001 |