Can I disable the high performance graphics processor on my MacBook Pro in...

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Shawn

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...Windows when running Boot Camp? When running OS X, you can go to Energy Saver Preferences and switch off your high-end graphics processor so that you save a ton of battery life. This is great when you're on an airplane for example. But if you reboot the machine into Windows, I don't see an equivalent option, and it looks like the high-end graphics processor is always running. Anyone know a way?
Thanks for the nVidia idea, however the drivers from nVidia.com do not recognize their hardware when running Windows on a Mac. The installer for the NVIDIA Ge-Force 9600M GT (Which is what's in my MacBook Pro) says that it can't find anything compatible. Any other ideas?
 
Lol, I love your definition of "high end graphics card" as that card was high end 3 years ago and is now low end.

But, in solution to your problem, try opening up the nVidia Forceware panel and see if it gives you the option to switch to the onboard graphics. If you don't have the Forceware software, then download the latest drivers for the card off of nVidia's website and try again.
 
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