Been reading the threads on this topic - no real solution seems to have been hammered out - just wondering if there is an update to this issue?

I have found this: "Any problems should be resolved by upgrading to SoftICE version 4.05 or later. If this is not possible, try using the 5.xx series of Detonator drivers"
source: http://www.geforcefaq.com/faq.cgi#sw:app:softicerobs

I really dont want to use these drivers

/edit I have tried using the latest Windows XP/2000 Drivers(v21.83)

The Softice that comes with DriverStudio works fine for me (Win2K, TNT2, latest Detonators). Not a GeForce card but at least the same drivers.

You can get newer Detonator driver (v23.10 ) from h**p://www.guru3d.com/files/pafiledb.php?PHPSESSID=&action=viewfile&fid=284&id=10
I have GForce MX200 and had no problems using softice with either versions though.