Is it possible for Solidworks to run on Geforce 8700GT downgraded to XP

[Cornett]

Just got a TOSHIBA Satellite X200 with pre installed vista home. Downgraded it to XP prof. It took some time to find a driver that could run on the XP, but now i runs ok, but not the Solidworks.... Anyone know what to do?? Is it possible to find a driver? Should I change the graphic card?

[Bill]

It should run just fine on that card. (think it even runs on my quadro4)

You just need a working driver, test some of the older 163, and test some of the 15x series. You might even want to test some drivers older than that.

I just searched nvidias site for quadro drivers.

162.62 is the latest certified one, might want to try that with a modified INF. (bet it works with solidworks)

[Cornett]

Thanks...

Now I have tried a lot of dif. drivers and they all seem to be no good :) I can start the program (Solidworks) and run it for a few minutes but then it frees.. any idears??

[Bill]

I have none at the moment except to possibly try older drivers like pre-15x series. (maybe all these new ones are just buggy in solidworks)

I will be getting a dual 8700M GT laptop within the next week or so (should ship soon), so I can test solidworks myself and see how it runs on mine. (I'm somewhat familiar with it, might even use it next semester in class)

[Cornett]

Thanks for trying... looking forward to heare from you. If you have any questions regarding the use of Solidworks you are always welcome to contact me. (and sorry for my poor english)