Drivers issue

[fastwunz]

Guys, i updated my ATI4870 drivers 20mins ago to the most up to date ones on the ati website. However, since doing so, my fps in COD has dropped dramatically in places.

I want to use Drivercleaner Pro or something but cant seem to get hold of it without having to pay...........

First im going to uninstall the drivers and then run a cleaner to get rid of all the other stuff usually left over.

So, can anyone please tell me where to get a good version of the afformentioned software please... struggling here.

cheers

 

[Axion]

This seems like sound advice that I found in another thread, hope it helps.

Don't use driversweepers. Ever.

Go to Control Panel - System - Advanced System Settings - Hardware (tab) - Device Installation Settings, choose "Never install a driver from Windows Update and apply.

Uninstall Driversweeper and slap your forehead.

Express uninstall all ATI software from add remove programs.

Reboot.

Let Windows install WDDM drivers automatically.

Reboot if asked.

Go to device manager and remove your card from there selecting delete driver software from this pc as you go.

Roboot

If windows installs WDDM drivers again repeat above step until windows stops auto installing drivers and asks you for them instead.

This should reset your borked driver profile in Windows, and you should be able to install the 9.12's now.

Once you've done this you will find you can update drivers without uninstalling first with no issues. Every time you uninstall drivers now Windows will load in VGA mode and ask you for drivers which is how it should be.

 

[fastwunz]

hmmmmmmm thanks for that - ill follow that instead

 

[fastwunz]

can i ask, why should you NOT use cleaner software?