Correct way to install new vid drivers?

ShearTab · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 4:01 pm Post subject:

So just what is the correct way to install new video drivers? I think last time i did it, i had to delete previous version and it seemed a hassle. is it usually quick and easy? I have a GeForce2GTS. I have updated once before but it was a while ago.Thanks

hoaxie · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 4:07 pm Post subject:

Generally, the process is painless. For most updates, there is a page of instructions at the site. But, the way I do it is, click the download link. When the pop-up appears asking what I want to do, I say *save* and choose my desktop. Then, if there isn't an automatic install, when the DL is done it will again ask what you want to do. I always click the *open* button. Doing this will bring up the Install Wizard. Click through the wizard as you usually would for an install, and you're done. You may or may not need to restart your computer, depending on the DL. Of course, it will let you know. You can then go delete the file from your desktop.

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Albino Gibbon · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 5:31 pm Post subject:

The absolute correct way is to do what you did before sheartab. Uninstall the old and install the new. That way you have no conflicting entries. I do think they made some progress with the new driver updates and install programs where you don't have to do that anymore.

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ROOFCUTTER · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 6:08 pm Post subject:

Mine still recommends going into safe mode amd deleting all the old drivers first.

ShearTab · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 9:45 pm Post subject:

Well, i went a got the new ones. Uninstalled the old. Installed the new and kaboom. Didnt work. The comp cant find a file called nvaml.inf and neither can i. Any ideas? Now i have only low res 16 color action. WinME, Directx8.1, Geforce2GTS.

ShearTab · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 10:20 pm Post subject:

Ok, sick of fXXXin with it. Just did a system restore back to yesterday. Now im back to old drivers and DX7.1
I wonder if updating DirectX had anything to do with it?

ShearTab · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 10:22 pm Post subject:

Give me new drivers or give me a detpack!!

ShearTab · Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2002 4:40 pm Post subject:

They installed just fine today, although i dont see the overclocking sliders. Reg tweak i think?

ToRaK · Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2002 4:48 pm Post subject:

Yes, most overclocking sliders I can think of need to have a reg edit made to enable them. Search around the internet for your specific reg edit.

ToRaK

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