Recommendations Installing old driver., Do I need to uninstall the new driver?
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 Dec 10 2008, 08:23 PM, updated 18y ago
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8,635 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Jeonju/Jeollabuk-do   
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Hi.
For my graphic card, GeForce 6800 GS. Using 178.24 version. Planning to use the old 175.16 version. Some games cannot run on 178.24. Do I need to uninstall the new one? |
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Dec 10 2008, 08:56 PM
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4,541 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: BSRPPG51 Access Concentrator
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Good pratices involves uninstalling the driver, then deleting all files and registry entries with software like Driver Cleaner, then install the version you want.
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Dec 10 2008, 11:50 PM
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895 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Voltron Force
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yes,it is better to uninstall the driver, no matter old or new when a new driver is to be installed.this will avoid conflicts
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Dec 10 2008, 11:59 PM
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659 posts Joined: Nov 2008 From: ★ Currently Away ★  
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Unless the version is higher u can just install the new one and overwrite it...
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Dec 11 2008, 01:26 AM
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6,738 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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How about when you run the installer (".EXE"), normally they'll ask you to update drivers or uninstall drivers.
PS: This applies to my nVidia drivers. |
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Dec 11 2008, 02:37 PM
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1,374 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: Red Comet 
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if u install the older version 1st then install the new 1, u can always Roll back the driver
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Dec 11 2008, 07:10 PM
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6,738 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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QUOTE(Edison83 @ Dec 11 2008, 02:37 PM) if u install the older version 1st then install the new 1, u can always Roll back the driver How can you roll back the driver, normally the older driver will be overwritten and rolling-back the driver will use the default driver built-in Windows. |
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Dec 12 2008, 03:53 PM
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I tried using Driver Cleaner before in Safemode and it screwed my PC altogether. Blue screen and then the whole PC kaput. Dont know whether its Driver Cleaner or not but after that incident, stop using it already. To install new driver, I just install it and so far so good.
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Dec 13 2008, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(LeoLilieno @ Dec 12 2008, 03:53 PM) I tried using Driver Cleaner before in Safemode and it screwed my PC altogether. Blue screen and then the whole PC kaput. Dont know whether its Driver Cleaner or not but after that incident, stop using it already. To install new driver, I just install it and so far so good. Next time, better have a backup first before doing any modification, specially when you deal with Driver or Registry.If any incident happen, you are still safe. |
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