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> cant open idv on windows > > they are saying > > C:\Program Files\IDV_5.6>jre\bin\java -Xmx2942m -XX:+DisableExplicitGC > -Didv.enableStereo=false -jar idv.jar > > Not clear what is the problem, likely you need to update the video card driver. Yuan Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: WIR-254905 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Closed =================== NOTE: All email exchanges with Unidata User Support are recorded in the Unidata inquiry tracking system and then made publicly available through the web. If you do not want to have your interactions made available in this way, you must let us know in each email you send to us.