NVIDIA Notebook GeForce Graphics Driver 359.06 64-bit Download

Posted at December 21, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	NVIDIA Notebook GeForce Graphics Driver 359.06 64-bit
Category	Graphics Board
Manufacturer	NVIDIA
File Size	301.1 MB
Supported OS	Windows 7 64 bit ,Windows 8 64 bit ,Windows 8.1 64 bit

NVIDIA Notebook GeForce Graphics Driver 359.06 64-bit Description

Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix possible makes it into the Game Ready driver. As a result, you can be sure you’ll have the best day-1 gaming experience for your favorite new titles.

Game Ready

- Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for Just Cause 3 and Rainbow Six: Siege

Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista Fixed Issues:

- Call of Duty: Black Ops III crashes on NVIDIA hardware. [1702129]

Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

- Fallout 4 - SLI profile added
- Just Cause 3 - Single-SLI profile added
- Umbrella Corps - SLI profile added

Added or updated the following 3DV profiles:

- Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate - Not recommended
- Just Cause 3 - Not recommended
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Not recommended

Added or updated the following compatibility mode profiles:

- Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate - Excellent
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Not recommended

Software Modules:

- NView - version 146.78
- HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
- NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428
- GeForce Experience - version 2.7.4.10
- CUDA - version 7.5

Compatible GeForce 900M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 980M, GeForce GTX 970M, GeForce GTX 965M, GeForce GTX 960M, GeForce GTX 950M, GeForce 945M, GeForce 940M, GeForce 930M, GeForce 920M, GeForce 910M

Compatible GeForce 800M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 880M, GeForce GTX 870M, GeForce GTX 860M, GeForce GTX 850M, GeForce 840M, GeForce 830M, GeForce 820M, GeForce 810M

Compatible GeForce 700M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 780M, GeForce GTX 770M, GeForce GTX 765M, GeForce GTX 760M, GeForce GT 755M, GeForce GT 750M, GeForce GT 745M, GeForce GT 740M, GeForce GT 735M, GeForce GT 730M, GeForce GT 720M, GeForce 710M, GeForce 705M

Compatible GeForce 600M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 680MX, GeForce GTX 680M, GeForce GTX 675MX, GeForce GTX 675M, GeForce GTX 670MX, GeForce GTX 670M, GeForce GTX 660M, GeForce GT 650M, GeForce GT 645M, GeForce GT 640M, GeForce GT 640M LE, GeForce GT 635M, GeForce GT 630M, GeForce GT 625M, GeForce GT 620M, GeForce 610M

Compatible GeForce 500M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 580M, GeForce GTX 570M, GeForce GTX 560M, GeForce GT 555M, GeForce GT 550M, GeForce GT 540M, GeForce GT 525M, GeForce GT 520M, GeForce GT 520MX

Compatible GeForce 400M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 485M, GeForce GTX 480M, GeForce GTX 470M, GeForce GTX 460M, GeForce GT 445M, GeForce GT 435M, GeForce GT 425M, GeForce GT 420M, GeForce GT 415M, GeForce 410M

Windows 8.1 Known Issues:

- With a 3DTV connected and the resolution set to an HD3D resolution through the NVIDIA Control Panel, the display flickers constantly after installing the driver via INF over driver version 320.49. [1315116]
- [3DVision] While a stereoscopic 3D video with stereoscopic 3D enabled is played, the monitor refresh rate switches to 60 Hz after changing the resolution using the Windows control panel. [1314811]

Windows 8 Known Issues:

- [Optimus, Notebook] After installing the driver, the Device Manager includes an entry for the NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device but the entry has a yellow bang. The NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device is not needed nor used on Optimus notebooks, so there is no effect on your notebook function. To remove the yellow bang, reboot your notebook.
- With a 3DTV connected and the resolution set to an HD3D resolution through the NVIDIA Control Panel, the display flickers constantly after installing the driver via INF over driver version 320.49. [1315116]
- [Video, Notebook, Hulu Desktop] When attempting to play videos using Hulu Desktop, there is audio but no video. [1000017]
- [Video, Notebook, Internet Explorer, YouTube] The NVIDIA Control Panel video color settings have no effect on YouTube flash video playback within Internet Explorer 10. [999485]
- [SLI, GeForce 500 series, DirectX 11, Dragon Age II] Shadows flicker in the cutscene when SLI is enabled. [849235]

Windows 7/Windows Vista Known Issues:

- Driver installation will fail if GeForce Experience is a selected component and the system is either in safe mode or without a network connection. [200151914]
- [3DVision] While a stereoscopic 3D video with stereoscopic 3D enabled is played, the monitor refresh rate switches to 60 Hz after changing the resolution using the Windows control panel. [1314811]
- [GeForce 500 series, Need for Speed: The Run] During the race the sun flickers and there are bright blips and black patches. [909577]
- [SLI, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor] With SLI enabled, there is heavy flickering in the game after switching from windowed mode to full-screen mode. [892264]
- NVS 4200M, Optimus, F1 2011] The game hangs while selecting Quit To Main Menu during gameplay. [879537]
- [SLI, GeForce 500 series, DirectX 11, Dragon Age II] Shadows flicker in the cutscene when SLI is enabled. [849235]
- [GeForce 400 series, Total War: Shogun 2] The sun and surrounding area within the game flicker. [807036]

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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