hi, update:
i used driver cleaner, followed instructions to a T and same problems. my graphics card currently has a temp of 68c and i havent played a game in a few hours.
i have had this card since nov 2005.
ive had this problem a long while, and i dont think updating to a new version or dated version of drivers will work. i remember the very early v.6.1 and stuff not working so i dont know what to do. i am posting on sharevirus aswell, and having help there. if anyone would like to check the status of this i am currently having a coupla dude help over at sharevirus, and my topic is in the lounge section. also any respnses here i will look at asap, but share virus has had more activity and i seem to be getting replys alot sooner, but i will keep checking here.