Crystal Semiconductor ProVideo PV256 Driver Download

Crystal Semiconductor Drivers

The ProVideo PV256 is a popular graphics card manufactured by Crystal Semiconductor. This driver fixes screen glitches, unwanted artifacts, stuttering or glitchy video and even screen tearing. Visitors have downloaded this file "PV-256T_DRV_V2.1591.11.14.EXE" 278 times with an aggregate rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 634.9 KB.

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Supported Models

ProVideo PV256

StreamMachine 2210 PCI Minidriver

Manufacturers

Crystal Semiconductor

Shenzhen Avstar Digital Technology Co.,Ltd

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95

File Name

Additional Notes

Extra Drivers available at www.provideo.com.tw/

Uploaded By

David Nye (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003

Device Hardware IDs

PCI\VEN_1131&DEV_7146

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN2K/Cap256.inf 5.5 KB 28 Aug 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN2K/Cap256.sys 308.2 KB 24 Oct 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN2K/INFO2KXP.INI 849 bytes 30 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN2K/pvSetup.ini 40 bytes 23 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN2K/Setup.ini 40 bytes 23 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN2K/Win2kSetupDrv.exe 217.3 KB 24 Oct 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN98/Cap256.inf 5.5 KB 28 Aug 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN98/Cap256.sys 308.2 KB 24 Oct 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN98/INFO98ME.INI 1.0 KB 3 Oct 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN98/pvSetup.ini 40 bytes 30 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN98/SETUP.INI 40 bytes 30 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WIN98/Win98SetupDrv.exe 24.8 KB 5 Nov 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WINXp/Cap256.inf 5.5 KB 28 Aug 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WINXp/Cap256.sys 308.2 KB 24 Oct 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WINXp/INFO2KXP.INI 849 bytes 30 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WINXp/pvSetup.ini 40 bytes 23 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WINXp/Setup.ini 40 bytes 23 Sep 2002
PV-256T_DRV_V2.15(91.11.14)/WINXp/Win2kSetupDrv.exe 217.3 KB 24 Oct 2002

How to Update ProVideo PV256 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the ProVideo PV256 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 Crystal Semiconductor ProVideo PV256 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 Crystal Semiconductor Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

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.

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