Going from NVidia to ATI causes problems Why?

[Turf03]

I switched out my GeForce 3 in my home PC to a Radeon 9000. It really messed things up. I need some advice. And yes, I am new to this so take it easy.

Please help

 

[Schadenfroh]

reinstall windows is what most people say to do. btw, why did you swap them out? there is not much of a differance between a 9000 and a geforce3, as a matter of fact, i think the geforce3 is faster

 

[Genx87]

Actually I think it probably is hehehe

 

[BFG10K]

At the very least, go to add/remove programs and uninstall all nVidia related drivers and software.

 

[Mem]

Try driver Cleaner 1.5 from here ,read the readme file for instructions on how to use it,it does both Nvidia and ATI drivers.

 

[Tyler]

Did you also install the drivers for your new card? Cause that would definitely be your troubles if you left your old drivers installed, or forgot to install new ones.

 

[FearoftheNight]

it really annoys me whenever for new drivers people say reinstall windows....that is unacceptable for such a simple operation...or should be....

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
it really annoys me whenever for new drivers people say reinstall windows....that is unacceptable for such a simple operation...or should be....

that is the reason nvidia is so popular

 

[gpw11]

Woah, do most people reformat just to update their ATI drivers? I just bought my first ATI card, and if that's the deal I'm kind of disappointed.

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: gpw11
Woah, do most people reformat just to update their ATI drivers? I just bought my first ATI card, and if that's the deal I'm kind of disappointed.

only if you run into problems
i didn't
i just pulled out my 4200 after uninstalling the nvidia drivers... and i put in the 9700.. booted it up and installed the drivers, re-installed directx... good to go.

 

[gpw11]

Oh, I have no problem with reformating for the initial card switch. I just did that anyways because I felt like cleaning things uo a bit. I was worried about just updating the ATI drivers to newer versions.

 

[Rogozhin]

naw

it's just fine to delete the registry and ati.dll files and then delete the leftover ati folder "after" you uninstall through control pannel.

rogo

 

[SmuvMoney]

As long as you're able to clean up the drivers and registry, a reformat/reinstall is not needed. Problems occur is when things are not cleared out correctly or completely.

I just put in a Hercules 9800 Pro last night. I had a Geforce 3 TI 200 in the box before. I uninstalled the drivers and then ran Driver Cleaner in safe mode. I installed the card, installed the latest Catalysts, and went on my way. I will have to reformat my new HD gets here. I plan to install XP on that and leave the other HD for data. That is a valid reason for a reformat/reinstall, but I digress.

 

[Viper96720]

My old computer I gave to my sister has nvidia and ati drivers in it. Had a ti-4400 inside and it got messed up. Has a memory artifact problem. I put in an 8500 64MB retail card.
But forgot to remove the nvidia drivers. She hasn't had any problems yet.