Wow

[68DevilM]

Originally posted by DAVENRINO
Interesting... because I always uninstall ATI Driver, Control Panel, and Uninstall Utility in that order.  Unplug computer from router and reboot to Safe mode, cancel out of install wizards, run Cab Cleaner, run Driver Cleaner 3, reboot, cancel out install wizards, insatall new Cats or Omegas, plug puter back into router and reboot. ALWAYS works great for me.

huh?

[DAVENRINO]

These are basically the Instructions for XP contained in the Dtiver Cleaner Readme.  I usually find it very helpful to read and follow the instructions.

QUOTE FROM DC3 README -

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 Important Note:
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 Make sure step 1 is done, because Windows will go online and download the driver from the Microsoft site.

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 Usage for XP / XP SP1 / XPSP2
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 ATI:
 1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect
 2. Remove ATI driver from add/remove programs then remove the control panel from add/remove programs
 3. Reboot into safe mode (F8 during boot up)
 4. On reboot into safe mode WinXP SP1/SP2 will auto detect and install drivers. Just let it do its thing. If you can cancel out of the auto install hardware wizard then skip the rest and run Driver Cleaner! If you can NOT cancel out of auto detect wizard then...
 5. Navigate to device mgr->display adapter->uninstall and/or remove ATI display adapter but do not reboot
 6. Disable any AntiVirus Software (If you don't disable is than it could give trouble)
 7. Run Cab Cleaner (not needed, but recommended)
 8. Run Driver Cleaner
 9. Empty recycle bin and reboot
 10. Install the new drivers and control panel

DJ229 AKA Dave

[68DevilM]

Originally posted by DAVENRINO
These are basically the Instructions for XP contained in the Dtiver Cleaner Readme.  I usually find it very helpful to read and follow the instructions.

QUOTE FROM DC3 README -

 --------------------------------------------
 Important Note:
 --------------------------------------------
 Make sure step 1 is done, because Windows will go online and download the driver from the Microsoft site.

 --------------------------------------------
 Usage for XP / XP SP1 / XPSP2
 --------------------------------------------
 ATI:
 1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect

 4. On reboot into safe mode WinXP SP1/SP2 will auto detect and install drivers. Just let it do its thing. If you can cancel out of the auto install hardware wizard then skip the rest and run Driver Cleaner! If you can NOT cancel out of auto detect wizard then...
 
5. Navigate to device mgr->display adapter->uninstall and/or remove ATI display adapter but do not reboot

 7. Run Cab Cleaner

DJ229 AKA Dave

these items i dont understand,  but seriously i dont even know if these? cab cleaner? driver cleaner? do these come with my computer or do i have to download then somewhere

[DAVENRINO]

Ghost said "There is a program out there that will remove all ati drivers. Its called drivercleaner. Worked fine on my end."

I thought you had followed his advise and downloaded -
http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/

Actually I guess you called it sytem cleaner

Originally posted by 68DevilM
yeah i ran system cleaner and it wiped out a bunch of registery keys

I entered this discussion to help after Estes correctly told you to uninstall the ATI drivers and twitchy said

quote:
Originally posted by twitchy
Whoever told you to uninstall the old drivers first was the one that did you bad!

You had already started formatting your machine after some problems when I explained my procedures using Driver Cleaner 3.
A lot of peeps like the Omegas just because they are so easy to install with Driver Cleaner embedded in the installer.

Hope this helps.

DJ229

[68DevilM]

how much does it cost?

[DAVENRINO]

If you still have any doubt as to whether you should uninstall the old ATI drivers, here are the Installation Instructions from the ATI site-

Installation Instructions:
NOTE: Ensure that you have logged onto the system with Administrative rights if you are using Windows 2000/XP

Uninstall the ATI Display Driver
Restart once prompted. If prompted cancel the installation of the display adapter upon boot up.
Close all other applications running, including any anti-virus software before attempting to install the driver suite.

Windows 2000/XP:
You can confirm that all applications are closed using the Windows Task Manager.
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL once and then click Task Manager. Select the "Applications" tab. If any applications are still listed on this tab, highlight the application and then click the "End Task" button at the bottom of the tab. Repeat this procedure until there are no more applications running.


Windows 98/SE/ME:
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL once. Highlight each application and then click the "End Task" button at the bottom of this window. Repeat this procedure until there are no more applications running except for EXPLORER & SYSTRAY. Do NOT end task on these two applications or your PC will shut down.


Locate the Display Driver download and double-click on it.
Restart once prompted.
Locate the ATI Control Panel (if included) download and double-click on it.
Restart once prompted.
Locate the WDM Capture drivers and double-click on it. - ONLY download if you have an AIW RADEON or RADEON VIVO family product.
Restart once prompted

DJ229

[DAVENRINO]

Originally posted by 68DevilM
how much does it cost?

How does FREE sound?  I posted the download link.

http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/

DJ229

[68DevilM]

yeah i saw it on your last post thanks checked the site out gonna look again later

[DAVENRINO]

Another thread with driver install instructions -
http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=123110

DJ229