I currently have an ATi x700, and im looking to upgrade to a GeForce 7600. I don't want to pay the n00bs at best buy to install it because i think i can do it. I know where it goes in the tower, but i think that you need to go in and remove all the drivers for the old graphics card. Can anyone help me out please. There's karma for for good help.
please?
For happy points? Sure!
Just right click on My Computer, then on Manage. You should see a window called Computer Management. Click on Device Manager. Click on the plus sign next to Display Adapters. Double click on the card that shows up there. Click on the tab Driver, and Uninstall. Make sure when you install the drivers for the new card, you're doing it in Safe Mode. If you don't know how to start up in Safe Mode, Google it or PM me.
Just right click on My Computer, then on Manage. You should see a window called Computer Management. Click on Device Manager. Click on the plus sign next to Display Adapters. Double click on the card that shows up there. Click on the tab Driver, and Uninstall. Make sure when you install the drivers for the new card, you're doing it in Safe Mode. If you don't know how to start up in Safe Mode, Google it or PM me.
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In device manager you can simply remove the driver for the video card you are using - in the properties section of the hardware device
Alternatively, i am pretty sure there is an application you can download which cleans any video card drivers from your system - google is your friend here
It is pretty simple to do, but i would make sure you have removed any trace of the ATi dirver before installing nvidia - even if it means booting up without the grahpics card in the system
Good luck
In device manager you can simply remove the driver for the video card you are using - in the properties section of the hardware device
Alternatively, i am pretty sure there is an application you can download which cleans any video card drivers from your system - google is your friend here
It is pretty simple to do, but i would make sure you have removed any trace of the ATi dirver before installing nvidia - even if it means booting up without the grahpics card in the system
Good luck
Why you calling them noobs? at least they can install. lol
I think thats sounds a bit complicated for him guys.
You could just plug it in to the motherboard slot and see, follow the instruction on screen.
Theres a high chance it'll work fine.
*crosses fingers*
You could just plug it in to the motherboard slot and see, follow the instruction on screen.
Theres a high chance it'll work fine.
*crosses fingers*
i dont want to pay them 60 bucks for something i can do myself<SS>SonderKommando wrote:
Why you calling them noobs? at least they can install. lol
I'll second that Deadman, just bung the new card in and install the software from the CD that comes with the new card.Deadman wrote:
I think thats sounds a bit complicated for him guys.
You could just plug it in to the motherboard slot and see, follow the instruction on screen.
Theres a high chance it'll work fine.
*crosses fingers*
You don't need to uninstall the old drivers.
You don't HAVE to uninstall the old drivers but sometimes problems will arise from not doing so.EricTViking wrote:
I'll second that Deadman, just bung the new card in and install the software from the CD that comes with the new card.Deadman wrote:
I think thats sounds a bit complicated for him guys.
You could just plug it in to the motherboard slot and see, follow the instruction on screen.
Theres a high chance it'll work fine.
*crosses fingers*
You don't need to uninstall the old drivers.
I highly recommend running DriverCleanerPro between driver installs and especially when switching GPU brands (it's free and very simple to use). Also included is a tool called Cab Cleaner, a program that will clean the cab files. After installing from a service pack windows will overwrite driver files with older files from the service pack cab's. Cab Cleaner will remove the ATI and nVidia files from the cab.
If you take your gaming at all seriously, why wouldn't you take a few extra minutes for a clean install of your drivers?
Right on, there is your answer... btw, best sig I have seen in a while. Use a driver cleaner.ShotYourSix wrote:
You don't HAVE to uninstall the old drivers but sometimes problems will arise from not doing so.EricTViking wrote:
I'll second that Deadman, just bung the new card in and install the software from the CD that comes with the new card.Deadman wrote:
I think thats sounds a bit complicated for him guys.
You could just plug it in to the motherboard slot and see, follow the instruction on screen.
Theres a high chance it'll work fine.
*crosses fingers*
You don't need to uninstall the old drivers.
I highly recommend running DriverCleanerPro between driver installs and especially when switching GPU brands (it's free and very simple to use). Also included is a tool called Cab Cleaner, a program that will clean the cab files. After installing from a service pack windows will overwrite driver files with older files from the service pack cab's. Cab Cleaner will remove the ATI and nVidia files from the cab.
If you take your gaming at all seriously, why wouldn't you take a few extra minutes for a clean install of your drivers?
Then it is as easy as shutting it down, installing your new card, rebotting, and installing the new drivers. Extremly easy. After you are done you will smile at how easy it is.
Good luck and have fun
Chris
Because you don't need to like I said. I have installed hundreds of Gfx cards as upgrades and have never had an issue caused by leaving the old drivers on. You will probably end up with more issues by using "cleaner" utilities.ShotYourSix wrote:
You don't HAVE to uninstall the old drivers but sometimes problems will arise from not doing so.EricTViking wrote:
I'll second that Deadman, just bung the new card in and install the software from the CD that comes with the new card.Deadman wrote:
I think thats sounds a bit complicated for him guys.
You could just plug it in to the motherboard slot and see, follow the instruction on screen.
Theres a high chance it'll work fine.
*crosses fingers*
You don't need to uninstall the old drivers.
I highly recommend running DriverCleanerPro between driver installs and especially when switching GPU brands (it's free and very simple to use). Also included is a tool called Cab Cleaner, a program that will clean the cab files. After installing from a service pack windows will overwrite driver files with older files from the service pack cab's. Cab Cleaner will remove the ATI and nVidia files from the cab.
If you take your gaming at all seriously, why wouldn't you take a few extra minutes for a clean install of your drivers?
Uh huh......EricTViking wrote:
Because you don't need to like I said. I have installed hundreds of Gfx cards as upgrades and have never had an issue caused by leaving the old drivers on. You will probably end up with more issues by using "cleaner" utilities.
Thats why DriverCleanerPro has been downloaded 4,500,000 times...because it's useless and will cause "issues".
Like I said before, you don't HAVE to run a driver cleaner but if you wan't a clean install you will. If you don't mind Windows overwriting newer driver files with older driver files from the cab then knock yourself out. In most cases a half assed driver install will be fine. For the other times......well, you can always blame it on your hardware or dev. software.
He's banned, no need to keep postingShotYourSix wrote:
Uh huh......EricTViking wrote:
Because you don't need to like I said. I have installed hundreds of Gfx cards as upgrades and have never had an issue caused by leaving the old drivers on. You will probably end up with more issues by using "cleaner" utilities.
Thats why DriverCleanerPro has been downloaded 4,500,000 times...because it's useless and will cause "issues".
Like I said before, you don't HAVE to run a driver cleaner but if you wan't a clean install you will. If you don't mind Windows overwriting newer driver files with older driver files from the cab then knock yourself out. In most cases a half assed driver install will be fine. For the other times......well, you can always blame it on your hardware or dev. software.
Meh.ShotYourSix wrote:
Uh huh......EricTViking wrote:
Because you don't need to like I said. I have installed hundreds of Gfx cards as upgrades and have never had an issue caused by leaving the old drivers on. You will probably end up with more issues by using "cleaner" utilities.
Thats why DriverCleanerPro has been downloaded 4,500,000 times...because it's useless and will cause "issues".
Like I said before, you don't HAVE to run a driver cleaner but if you wan't a clean install you will. If you don't mind Windows overwriting newer driver files with older driver files from the cab then knock yourself out. In most cases a half assed driver install will be fine. For the other times......well, you can always blame it on your hardware or dev. software.