Uninstalling 7800GTX and Installing X1900XTX. Could someone post complete instructions?

[DaveyTN]

Ok, I'm a NOOB when it comes to ATI cards. I currently have a rig with a 7800gtx and just bought a x1900xtx.

Do I first un-install the nVidia drivers, remove the card, put in new cards and then install the ATI drivers? What are the proper steps? Thanks!!

 

[Munky]

Yes, that sounds about right. Also may want to use driver cleaner to remove whatever the NV drivers leave behind after the uninstall.

 

[Yreka]

Sounds like you have it right.

What I do *Probibly overkill* is, after uninstalling the drivers from control panel I will reboot into safe mode and run driver cleaner. Then shut down, replace card, install new drivers.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: Yreka
Sounds like you have it right.

What I do *Probibly overkill* is, after uninstalling the drivers from control panel I will reboot into safe mode and run driver cleaner. Then shut down, replace card, install new drivers.

agreed. Thats what I would do aswell.

or just format C:

 

[Elfear]

Originally posted by: Yreka
Sounds like you have it right.

What I do *Probibly overkill* is, after uninstalling the drivers from control panel I will reboot into safe mode and run driver cleaner. Then shut down, replace card, install new drivers.

:thumbsup:

 

[Washoe]

I'll be doing the same thing soon. Replacing 6800 card with x1900xt. My plan is a complete hdd reformat and windows install.

 

[DaveyTN]

Ok fellows, a couple more questions about doing this:

1. When I go to control panel / add remove programs and select nVidia drivers, it gives me the option to

- Remove all NVIDIA drivers, including Display
- Remove all NVIDIA drivers, except Display

Which do I choose? If I choose "including Display", will I have a hard time rebooting and seeing any screen?

2. For the ATI drivers, can someone tell me what the latest ATI drivers are and where I can download them?

Thanks all !!!

 

[Bull Dog]

if you remove the display drivers, then Window's standard software-run drivers will be enabled. So inother words, you should have no problems.

 

[DaveyTN]

Thanks. And now for the dumbest question of all. When using Driver Cleaner Pro - I'm assuming I need to do this in safe mode? How do I boot into safe mode in Windows XP (told you it was a dumb question). Thanks!!

 

[namityadav]

Heh .. reboot computer .. after the bios data, start pressing F8 .. you should then get an option to boot in different modes

 

[potato28]

Or crash your pc...