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Windows 10 64-bit: http://us.download.nvidia...international-whql.exe
 
 
 
Changes and Fixed Issues in Version 388.71
The following sections list the important changes and the most common issues resolved in this version. This list is only a subset of the total number of changes made in this driver version. The NVIDIA bug number is provided for reference.
[YouTube]: Flickering may occur when playing videos in full-screen mode.
[YouTube][Notebook]: Artifacts may appear when pausing video playback.
Lines appear across the screen momentarily while booting into Windows.
[NVIDIA TITAN V]: TDR error occurs and the display goes blank while playing a Blu-ray disc at high resolutions.
GeForce GTX 1080][Notebook]: The driver may not recognize or install the GPU.
 
 
 
What’s New in Version 388.71 WHQL
Game Ready Drivers provide the best possible gaming experience for all major new releases, including Virtual Reality games. Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix is included for the best gameplay on day one.
Game Ready
 
Provides the optimal gaming experience for PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS.
CUDA Support
Added support for CUDA 9.1
Application SLI Profiles
Added or updated the following SLI profiles:
 
Warframe
 
3D Vision Profiles
Added or updated the following 3D Vision profiles:
Black Desert - Fair
ELEX - Good
Forza Motorsport 7 - Not recommended
JX3 Online - Fair
PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUND - Not recommended
 
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 08:44:47 (permalink)
    God another driver. Happy I have not had a cha 've to update since 388.31.

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 09:00:12 (permalink)
    12 days since the last driver... 
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 10:10:48 (permalink)
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    12 days since the last driver... 




     
    On the 12th day of...

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 10:31:15 (permalink)
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    12 days since the last driver... 




     
    On the 12th day of...


    Of the 12th Hour?.........
    crazy to see so many drivers releases in a short period of time. I guess it's not a bad thing? or is it lol?

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 10:43:17 (permalink)
    Yeah can't be much testing for ea release! We the beta testers.

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 11:31:25 (permalink)
    from the 900 series side .....
    https://forums.evga.com/Nvidia-GeForce-38871-released-today-1220-m2743207.aspx0000000000000000000000
     
    another one all ready ??
     
    lol... notice in the  ''Changes and Fixed Issues in Version 388.71''   theres nothing fixed ???   lots broken  still     notice how nothing for anything but for that malware service called win-10  listed ??   I guess win 7 or 8's have -0- issues  and nothing to report   [at least I don't under 7 ]     then ''Open Issues in Version 388.71 WHQL''  just win 10 again . ...lol....
     
    ya, ol' win-10 sure did a number on NVidia  right from the get go of its release  and still cant get it .  I guess that's what happens swhen you go to a service from a solid stable OS ...lol....   win-10 what a joke I sure feel for guys who got duped and or stuck having to use it ...lol...
     
    http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/388.71/388.71-win10-win8-win7-desktop-release-notes.pdf
     
    this guy said it right from the last driver feedback   [page 22]  [and you know hes referring to 10 a ever changing service ]
     
    ''NVIDIA is having a tough time with this, as they are getting the blame for these issues, when really it is Microsoft that is changing the platform.''
     
    https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1030769/geforce-drivers/official-388-59-game-ready-whql-display-driver-feedback-thread-released-12-7-17-/2/
     
    feedback on 388.71 
    https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1032142/official-388-71-game-ready-whql-display-driver-feedback-thread-released-12-20-17-/?offset=2
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 12:16:18 (permalink)
    Hmm wonder if it actually boosts pubg
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 12:56:56 (permalink)
    Thread pinned. 
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 13:10:41 (permalink)
    what gets me  is you got this game  that's been under development lets say  2 years   but it releases  and you need a driver to be updated or what ever for it    ???  how bad was it working then under the  old drivers and hardware  when they built it up ?
     
    what drivers were they using to build the game and why its optimized poorly under previous released drivers  ?  as said it that hurry up get it out working or not then you deal with it latter after we got your money  then add win-10 / steam/uplay/origin clients on top  let us know how its working out and we may try to fix it  [or not]  or your mandatory  steam type client  downloading of content does you more harm then good   then what ? 
     
    Steam and your Subscription(s) require the automatic download and installation of Content and Services onto your computer  [want it or not ]  For reasons that include, without limitation, system security, stability, and multiplayer interoperability, Steam may need to automatically update, pre-load, create new versions of or otherwise enhance the Content and Services and accordingly, the system requirements to use the Content and Services may change over time. You consent to such automatic updating
     
    part I like the best ....  ''without limitation'', system security
     
    see may not be the game or the driver but steam /origin or uplay  making there ''changes '' to your computer  '' without limitation' by you  ?? that's what you agreed to  for a game . just not worth it  under them terms in any way  unless you got 10  that makes your computer as public as ever anyway , right ???
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 14:04:00 (permalink)
    As a 3D renderer/3D modeler myself, Cuda support & updates for drivers interests me.
     
    What I do not like is constant updates.....Seems rushed and haphazard. Beta testing shouldn't be our responsibility.
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    The notice for the update was pulled the day after I bought the card. It tells me that the 1080 SC2 can handle ALOT more then what EVGA has given to us unwashed barbarian customers.....
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 19:06:27 (permalink)
    I think they update just to push that advertising of a new game release! Dawned on me while updating the drivers tonight.. seeing adds plastered all over it of player unknown.

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 19:23:07 (permalink)
    AHowes
    I think they update just to push that advertising of a new game release! Dawned on me while updating the drivers tonight.. seeing adds plastered all over it of player unknown.

    very possible i will sit on 388.31 for now
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/20 20:09:38 (permalink)
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    I think they update just to push that advertising of a new game release! Dawned on me while updating the drivers tonight.. seeing adds plastered all over it of player unknown.

    very possible i will sit on 388.31 for now


    +1, 388.31 working fine me.
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/21 05:16:56 (permalink)
    I think you got a driver today that's a 400 mb  download, but the driver itself  is only 75mb of that.  the rest is all the crap you really don't want or need,   like that active content ,  gimmickware and all  how bout a clean standalone driver for the card with out all the crapware ???
     
    just like in the feedback of this driver the same ol' same ol;  [???]  notice the amount of malware 10 users 
     
    https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1032142/geforce-drivers/official-388-71-game-ready-whql-display-driver-feedback-thread-released-12-20-17-/4/
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/21 09:40:12 (permalink)
    Dr.Death
    I think you got a driver today that's a 400 mb  download, but the driver itself  is only 75mb of that.  the rest is all the crap you really don't want or need,   like that active content ,  gimmickware and all  how bout a clean standalone driver for the card with out all the crapware ???
     
    just like in the feedback of this driver the same ol' same ol;  [???]  notice the amount of malware 10 users 
     
    https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1032142/geforce-drivers/official-388-71-game-ready-whql-display-driver-feedback-thread-released-12-20-17-/4/
    that's why all I install is gpu and physicis drivers and maybe the sound drivers if you want them. But now they even sneak in Nvidia telementry service even if you don't install GeForce experince so I have to make a habit to disable that service
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/21 11:55:06 (permalink)
    me too , just thought it would be nice  to get a small download of the driver only  standalone  is all  less crap to deal with   and less crap = less issues   / data usage /screwing around  in a custom install process ..ect   all I want and need is the driver , keep the rest ...lol.... 
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/21 14:42:06 (permalink)
    Dr.Death
    me too , just thought it would be nice  to get a small download of the driver only  standalone  is all  less crap to deal with   and less crap = less issues   / data usage /screwing around  in a custom install process ..ect   all I want and need is the driver , keep the rest ...lol.... 


    When are you going to update from XP?

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/21 15:21:24 (permalink)
    why should I ??  working just fine as always as does vista and 7  ??   I guess your trying to be smart guy ??  and what does that have to do with what you quoted from me anyway  ?? ...LOL...   then I guess some like gimmickware and crapware  and win 10 is the greatest thing ever , right ?? ...LOL...
     no point downloading 400mb when it could be 75 weather its xp ,vista ,7, Linux, mac , ect.... just pollution
    post edited by Dr.Death - 2017/12/21 15:23:43
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/23 11:01:06 (permalink)
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    I think they update just to push that advertising of a new game release! Dawned on me while updating the drivers tonight.. seeing adds plastered all over it of player unknown.



    Heh Heh, I suspect you are right. NV are not known for doing anything just from the goodness of their collective hearts.
     
    @AHowes. Yes, this too!!  Once we have beta tested enough for them, they release another one...for beta testing. In fact, those of us with NV cards and up to date drivers are in a perpetual state of beta testing.   Mmmmmph

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/25 22:26:23 (permalink)
    I find these ALOT better when playing Ghost Recon Wildlands. FPS now @ 2560x1440p with 2 1080 Ti's sits @ 80FPS for most of the action. Love these. Best driver so far.




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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2017/12/31 09:58:39 (permalink)
    hoping for the first 390 driver on tuesday.

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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2018/01/03 12:20:48 (permalink)
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    why should I ??  working just fine as always as does vista and 7  ??   I guess your trying to be smart guy ??  and what does that have to do with what you quoted from me anyway  ?? ...LOL...   then I guess some like gimmickware and crapware  and win 10 is the greatest thing ever , right ?? ...LOL...
     no point downloading 400mb when it could be 75 weather its xp ,vista ,7, Linux, mac , ect.... just pollution


    Yeah, Windows 10 is pure junk. It works, but the forced updates continue to break things in the name of fixing others. I used to update slowly with XP and 7 because Microsoft has always broke things with updates. Cant do that anymore because Microsoft is going to force an update on you. 
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    Re: Nvidia GeForce 388.71 WHQL released (12/20) 2018/01/03 17:29:31 (permalink)
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    Dr.Death
    why should I ??  working just fine as always as does vista and 7  ??   I guess your trying to be smart guy ??  and what does that have to do with what you quoted from me anyway  ?? ...LOL...   then I guess some like gimmickware and crapware  and win 10 is the greatest thing ever , right ?? ...LOL...
     no point downloading 400mb when it could be 75 weather its xp ,vista ,7, Linux, mac , ect.... just pollution


    Yeah, Windows 10 is pure junk. It works, but the forced updates continue to break things in the name of fixing others. I used to update slowly with XP and 7 because Microsoft has always broke things with updates. Cant do that anymore because Microsoft is going to force an update on you. 


    Still on 1607 here. 
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