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Old 04-20-2010, 02:28 PM   #1
joseph96
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Question What Driver must I install so I can Enable extra visual effects

OK, hi I want to enable extra visual effects on my Laptop but when I select it a windows pops up saying 'Desktop Effects could not be enabled'
Any help would be much appreciated but pleaser explain it in dummies terms i am 14 and just learning the basics of linux
thank you!!!
 
Old 04-20-2010, 02:43 PM   #2
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Hi, you'll need to install the necessary graphic driver (usually nvidia or ATI). Basic guide here. Telling us what video card you have would be good too.

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Old 04-21-2010, 10:29 AM   #3
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Thank you so much!!! i just installed the graphics thingy form the link you gave me and it works thanks!
 
  


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