Did anyone use a driver removing...

Naos · Oct 23, 2003, 06:55 PM

Hey,
Did anyone bother using a driver removing program, when upgrading drivers from 45.23 (Or whatever ones was the latest one before 52.16.) to 52.16? I'm looking for one, besides DriverCleaner, that works with the newer drivers. I've read some problems regarding DC and a certain .inf file that seems to prevent the installing of a new driver around, and am weary of using it.

Thanks.

Bicka · Oct 24, 2003, 05:24 PM

This has happened to me (I mentioned it the other day on a thread in this very room).

They way I got round it the second time (first being a format and fresh install of windows) I think was to make sure I had the drivers unpacked in a folder. When it mentions the fact that it can't find a required inf file and asks you to find it, just point it to the nvidia/driver version folder and it should work.

I'd still get a few more responces yet before you go risking it though because it could have easily been something else.

Method1 · Oct 25, 2003, 08:29 AM

i dont use any remover/cleaner, i just overwrite it, i previously used omega drivers, but now am using the new drivers from nvidia, still waiting for a omega version... no problems with overwriting it...

**MIG-31** · Oct 25, 2003, 08:44 AM

driver cleaner actually works very well and "spike" is the forum member that actually makes them and updates them on a fairly reguler basis.

there is a file called det destroyer from www.3dguru.com i think.but the last i looked it were 98/me only no xp version.

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i dont use any remover/cleaner, i just overwrite it, i previously used omega drivers, but now am using the new drivers from nvidia, still waiting for a omega version... no problems with overwriting it...

no dis respect method1 just about most users will say never overwrite old drivers it is best to have a clean install of drivers.

this is one of the best routes to do so and already posted several times today.

1) Download driver cleaner http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/ then install.

2) Open driver cleaner then find the option "cab cleaner" then use. This removes the old 27.42 drivers from sp1.

3) Remove drivers from add/remove option.

4) when asked to restart do so but when restart hold f8 then select "safe mode" from options given.

4) When in safe mode open driver cleaner for a second time then select "NVIDIA” then press clean. This removes any INF files windows leaves behind.

5) When complete reboot to normal, if cab cleaner is successful you should get the add hardware window instead of installing above drivers (27.42).

6) Disable any anti virus software.

7) Locate & install 52.16 dets.

Reboot and things should be fine.

You might have conflicts from overwriting previous drivers NEVER DO THAT.

Hope that sorts out your fault.

Ps after option 5 you might be worth reinstalling dx9.0b and the latest chipset drivers for your mobo.

may take a little time but is more benificial that way.

Method1 · Oct 25, 2003, 08:07 PM

i'll give this cleaners a try, just curious though.. what r the consequences of overwriting drivers?

**MIG-31** · Oct 26, 2003, 02:20 AM

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Originally posted by Method1
i'll give this cleaners a try, just curious though.. what r the consequences of overwriting drivers?

could be several things.

system hangs,artifacts during game play,can run slower.

i must say i used to do the same as you but after being on this forum since DEC 02 i have picked up a few things.

i have a few errors,screen of death a occasion.

windows don't overwrite the drivers fully that way. differences in code/inf's are newer etc.

drivers could be misread if only overwrote that you could think you're using new drivers but could actually use older ones without noticing hence some might say no increase in stability/performance etc.

beleive me i have been there with errors and had to do a few formats and xp installs afew times becouse of it.

Method1 · Oct 26, 2003, 03:05 AM

k... i'll try it, already downloading it at this very moment. thnx

**MIG-31** · Oct 26, 2003, 03:16 AM

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Originally posted by Method1
k... i'll try it, already downloading it at this very moment. thnx

np m8.

just follow instructions i posted above.

i would prefer to do it my way just to be on the safe side.

and also welcome to driverheaven.

Method1 · Oct 26, 2003, 03:30 AM

by any chance do you know how to boot to safe mode when redhat 9's boot loader is being used by the master boot record?

**MIG-31** · Oct 26, 2003, 03:33 AM

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Originally posted by Method1
by any chance do you know how to boot to safe mode when redhat 9's boot loader is being used by the master boot record?

sorry no i don't i just use normal mbr by windows f8.does that work?

could still try dc in normal mode to see if it works i think it does but not certain on that.

i prefer safe mode removal myself.

**MIG-31** · Oct 26, 2003, 03:42 AM

just pointing out i done a thread on your behalf of your redhat question.

keep an eye on this thread.

red hat 9 boot loader

The_Neon_Cowboy · Oct 26, 2003, 03:44 AM

i use driver cleaner no problems unless i'm useing "just released beta's" and you can't blame anyone for that....

and the inf issues you speak of i've had that error with unofficals .. i installed the officals and the problem went away... has to do with beta drivers