Well, the GT 740 is almost 10 years old now and was entry-level when it was introduced
I would expect simple web browsing to at least work though; could you follow this Wiki page to collect some more information about your system?
#I don't think my GeForce GT 740 Graphics card isn't working properly
final adder
final adder
Alright, could you take a picture of the back of your PC (specifically where your monitor(s) plug into)?
final adder
Right, that looks all good
- Windows is outdated, but this shouldn't cause performance issues. Still, download the Update Assistant from here and follow its instructions
- BIOS is outdated; according to HP's website, the update software should be this
- Have you every clean-installed Windows on this device? Might just want to do that
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Right, that looks all good
- Windows is outdated, but this shouldn't cause perfo...
My father got me this computer so i'm not very sure how windows what installed
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Right, that looks all good
- Windows is outdated, but this shouldn't cause perfo...
what does this do
final adder
Oh, hang on, looks like I was checking the wrong version number; you're already on the latest Windows version
BIOS is outdated though (your version is v02.30, latest is v02.71)
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Oh, hang on, looks like I was checking the wrong version number; you're already ...
will it help with my apps, they used to barely lag and now they lag a lot
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Oh, hang on, looks like I was checking the wrong version number; you're already ...
that didn't do anything
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@final adder
final adder
will it help with my apps, they used to barely lag and now they lag a lot
What exactly do you mean by "lag" here? Do they take a long time to open, a long time to process user input, a long time to perform web requests, etc.?
final adder
that didn't do anything
Right, well, considering this PC isn't the newest anymore & Windows has never been re-installed, I'd recommend that first (you can find our guide for that here; excuse the visuals)
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Right, well, considering this PC isn't the newest anymore & Windows has never be...
i dont have a flash drive so i cant do it
granite mural
the computer looks like it could have a dvd drive
take a photo of the front of the pc
or you could just buy a usb drive
32 GB models should be dirt cheap at this point
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32 GB models should be dirt cheap at this point
it would take too long to move it to the other side because of wires so heres the same pc frontside
granite mural
Buy a USB drive or a DVD-RW disc and clean install
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i have no money
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?
final adder
the computer looks like it could have a dvd drive
Windows no longer fits on a DVD
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Windows no longer fits on a DVD
I just installed reinstalled windows from factory resetting my pc and everything works fine
i didnt need to buy anything
but thanks for mentioning resetting my pc
final adder
The Wiki mentions this function because you're not supposed to use it. It'll cause more problems down the line
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?
final adder
You... didn't even get to page 2 of the document I sent?
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its fine, as long as it works till december im good