9700 drivers

[ILLPHIL]

hey i just downloaded catalyst 3.2, and i wanna uninstall the old drivers, where should i go to do so? win XP pro radeon 9700 pro.

thanks, please quick response

[Alienware_Dude]

I got this off of another board, it still applies:


"1) Uninstall the current ATI control panel in Add/Remove Programs.
2) Reboot up into Safe Mode.
3) Uninstall both display devices show in Device Manager. Then DO NOT reboot.
4) Using Windows Explorer, locate and delete any ATI folders found in C: and also those in C:\Program Files. DO NOT reboot yet.
5) In the Registry delete any ATI folders and keys found in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE section.

6) Boot up in Standard VGA mode.
7) Install new driver. Reboot.
8) Install new ATI Control Panel. Reboot.

#2
I don't know about that but if u got a fairly new system like 2000 built and earlier you shouldn't have any problem.

#3
Yes do remove all drivers and everything from Nvidia prior to installing your new card.
I was so exceeded when i got my new card that i forgot to clean up the registry, end result no hardware video acceleration....."

[Furius92]

No need to do all that, that is, if you are simply uninstalling old ATI drives. All you need to do is uninstall the ATI Display Drivers from Add/Remove Programs box accessed from Control Panel. After that, restart your computer, although there is no need to go into Safe Mode. After that, run the install program that you downloaded, allow it to do its thing, and then restart again. You should be all set after getting the settings under Advanced Display controls where you want them.

All this is tried and works great with my Radeon 9500 Pro. I see no reason why it won't for your card.

[PiP UK]

Always use this link when using Catalyst drivers :

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthre...eadid=33656771

This has always worked for me - its important to clear out the junk from the registry or you have a good chance of screwing up any new installs.

[Alienware_Dude]

Maybe there's no reason to do all that, but I feel better when I know that the old drivers are completely gone.