ATI/AMD switchover and driver issues

[shoulder]

I have a fairly old but still modern ATI video card. I haven't been in the game for a while and I just found out about the AMD takeover. I received warnings that my card didn't have DirectX 11 when I tried to run metal gear solid and when I attempted to render some 3d objects in adobe after effects, I was told that I would need to enable open GL on my video card. so I went to open up my ATI control center, I noticed that, I didn't have one. I didn't have any icons anywhere either. so for three days I searched and googled around looking for the correct software that would allow me to access my card functions and I finally decided to find some real people to answer my questions. what I'm working with: System Information
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Time of this report: 2/3/2015, 17:36:19
Machine name: +++++++
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600) (9600.winblue_r3.140827-1500)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7589
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4024MB RAM
Page File: 3703MB used, 1279MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.03.9600.16384 64bit Unicode Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1)
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type:
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Type: Full Device
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9490&SUBSYS_E1011092&REV_00
Display Memory: 2809 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1017 MB
Shared Memory: 1792 MB
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz) what brought me here:
<error><msg>Package Manager Install Package Failure!</msg></error></monetreport> I need to configure my video card stings and there are no downloads anywhere that possess a working control center. I believe this is a casualty of the amd takeover. am I the only guy whos been left in the dust by this?

 

[Elixer]

I have a fairly old but still modern ATI video card.

That card isn't modern by any standard.
You can install the legacy drivers, and they may work, but if not, time to upgrade.

You can get an actual modern video card for under $50.

 

[SPBHM]

latest driver for your Radeon HD 46x0 should be catalyst 13.9

but, MGS:GZ requires a DX11 card (HD 5000 series or higher for AMD), it's not supposed to work with your graphics card (DX10.1)

 

[Stuka87]

4000 series is DX10, you need a DX11 card (5000 series or newer). AMD bought ATI in 2006, which was before you even bought your card. But like mentioned, your card is not even remotely modern. Its *7* years old, and even when new, it was a mid range card.

But you can get a low end card that will out perform your current card for cheap. But your system may still no run it very well. You do not meet the minimum requirements.

 

[shoulder]

well,is there at least a way for me to get in there and configure the settings for openGL? thanks btw, at least I got some closure. i'll just have to put down some USD for a new card;^D free trip to fryz electronics

 

[AnandThenMan]

Try this driver

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/legacy?product=legacy2&os=Windows 7 - 64
http://www.amd-drivers.com/driver-8.97.100.7-121116a-151639C-ATI-with-id-143.html

 

[Stuka87]

You should be able to edit some INF file some place to change it over to OpenGL mode.

 

[shoulder]

I've tried a bunch of different amd drivers. "catalyst" they all issue a warning stating that there is nothing on my pc that needs configuring, so the control centers don't boot. I had to restore my pc to three days before I had noticed and now its back to normal. I can see that the display drivers are present and the cards specs are showing. I can even see the catalyst icon in the menu when I right click but nothing opens when I select it.I've never worked with INF files before. where can I find them? should I attempt altering files like this? I can follow instructions but I'm no programmer. thanks again. this is the type of support I was looking for

 

[Elixer]

Just why do you want the CCC installed anyway ? If you don't have .NET installed, it won't work.

For openGL, all you need is working drivers. That is it.
The control panel only offers a few options for openGL, and isn't of much use in your case.

Once you install working drivers, then, you can get this utility http://www.ozone3d.net/gpu_caps_viewer/ to show what version of openGL you have, and all that good stuff.

 

[shoulder]

I am using adobe after effects but there are certain plugins(3D plugins) that need openGL to be operating or selected. I have no way of enabling it. the drivers are showing in windows control panel but this doesn't allow me to configure them. that is at least not openGL or any GPU settings. ill check these links out and see if anything happens

 

[Elixer]

You aren't understanding.
When you install the video drivers, they install both DX & openGL drivers.
There is nothing to enable via a control panel.

 

[shoulder]

I see. Caps viewer shows that my openGL is v1.1 so, I will have to take that trip to the elec store. thanks for the help. I'm sure ill have some more issues somewhere along the way before long.

 

[Elixer]

I see. Caps viewer shows that my openGL is v1.1 so, I will have to take that trip to the elec store. thanks for the help. I'm sure ill have some more issues somewhere along the way before long.

That means there are no openGL drivers installed, only the generic MS ones.
That card should support at least openGL 2.x

 

[shoulder]

yea I tried to run a test on openGL 1.2 and it gave a warning

 

[Mondozei]

It's long past time for you to upgrade and as many others have said, your card is nothing remotely close to "modern".

 

[shoulder]

noted. I am now effectively, shopping