how to install nvidia drivers in backtrack 4

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05-31-2010, 07:30 AM
srinu

how to install nvidia drivers in backtrack 4

my system config is
processor:quad core 2.6ghz
mother board :dg45id
ram:4gb
graphic card :nvidia 9400gt

i tried to install nvidia drivers in many ways .but i was getting so many errors how to install without getting errors..
and i also want enable the desktop effects..
when i was installing compiz desktop effects it gives an error command not found........
please any one help.............................
i was dog tired..:mad:
05-31-2010, 06:07 PM
SeekNDestroy

Re: how to install nvidia drivers in backtrack 4

Hello!
1.Go to nvidia website and download the latest driver for your video card!
2.Kill the X server of your session by presing CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE.
3. cd where is located the driver you just downloaded.
4.sudo sh xxx (where xxx = the name of the driver) and hit enter,then choose Yes.
05-31-2010, 07:01 PM
Archangel-Amael

Re: how to install nvidia drivers in backtrack 4

If you are tired go to sleep, otherwise open a shell and follow along.
# apt-get update
Wait until prompt returns, then.
#apt-cache search nvidia
Then find the driver and
# apt-get install said driver package.
01-14-2011, 11:59 AM
DenisStalker

Re: how to install nvidia drivers in backtrack 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeekNDestroy

Hello!
1.Go to nvidia website and download the latest driver for your video card!
2.Kill the X server of your session by presing CTRL+ALT+BACKSPACE.
3. cd where is located the driver you just downloaded.
4.sudo sh xxx (where xxx = the name of the driver) and hit enter,then choose Yes.

Because my ZOTAC NVIDIA Geforce GTX285 wasn't on the premade driver list, this was my best way to install, I think. I'm kind of super noob so maybe there's an easier way, but at the moment this was =)