ATI video issue

mainfrym · 09-04-2007, 10:44 AM

hey guys, im trying to update my drivers but when i do it tells me i dont have the hardware installed, but my monitor is hooked up through my card and its working! im attaching the error it gives me, im using a ATI radeon 9600 128mb card, please help!

**koala** · 09-04-2007, 11:58 AM

What's the version number of the driver and where did you download it from?

mainfrym · 09-04-2007, 01:01 PM

7-8_xp32_dd_5096 is the filename and i got if from ATI's official website, in the driver section.

**koala** · 09-04-2007, 04:56 PM

Before installing ATI drivers you need to have the Microsoft .NET Framework installed. If you can't see it listed in Add/Remove Programs, you can download it from here.

Install .NET and reboot.

Go to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager button, and click the [+] next to Display Adapters. Right-click the Radeon 9600 entry and select Uninstall.

Reboot into VGA mode, disable antivirus to prevent conflicts, install the 7-8_xp32_dd_50960 driver and reboot to complete.

mainfrym · 09-04-2007, 08:09 PM

thank you! that did the trick! it installed perfectly, but the reason i wanted to update is i just got half-life 2 episode one to play, and my graphics screwed up, turning my screen into a mush of crazy color blocks, ill test the game tomorrow and let you know how it all turns out :)

**koala** · 09-04-2007, 08:18 PM

I'm glad it worked! I also had some display problems with HL2 Ep1 that turned out to be DirectX related. Make sure you have the latest DirectX 9.0c and run the tests in Start > Run > dxdiag > Display tab.

You might want to create a restore point before running the game if you suspect it will crash.

mainfrym · 09-04-2007, 09:16 PM

got done with my paper earlier than expected, the game ran smooth as butter, i stabilized the core with no hiccups!

**koala** · 09-04-2007, 09:25 PM

Good news. Thanks for posting back with your results.

09-04-2007, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
mainfrym Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP pro	ATI video issue hey guys, im trying to update my drivers but when i do it tells me i dont have the hardware installed, but my monitor is hooked up through my card and its working! im attaching the error it gives me, im using a ATI radeon 9600 128mb card, please help!

09-04-2007, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,366 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: ATI video issue What's the version number of the driver and where did you download it from? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

09-04-2007, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
mainfrym Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP pro	Re: ATI video issue 7-8_xp32_dd_5096 is the filename and i got if from ATI's official website, in the driver section.

09-04-2007, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,366 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: ATI video issue Before installing ATI drivers you need to have the Microsoft .NET Framework installed. If you can't see it listed in Add/Remove Programs, you can download it from here. Install .NET and reboot. Go to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager button, and click the [+] next to Display Adapters. Right-click the Radeon 9600 entry and select Uninstall. Reboot into VGA mode, disable antivirus to prevent conflicts, install the 7-8_xp32_dd_50960 driver and reboot to complete. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

09-04-2007, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
mainfrym Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP pro	Re: ATI video issue thank you! that did the trick! it installed perfectly, but the reason i wanted to update is i just got half-life 2 episode one to play, and my graphics screwed up, turning my screen into a mush of crazy color blocks, ill test the game tomorrow and let you know how it all turns out :)

09-04-2007, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,366 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: ATI video issue I'm glad it worked! I also had some display problems with HL2 Ep1 that turned out to be DirectX related. Make sure you have the latest DirectX 9.0c and run the tests in Start > Run > dxdiag > Display tab. You might want to create a restore point before running the game if you suspect it will crash. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

09-04-2007, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
mainfrym Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP pro	Re: ATI video issue got done with my paper earlier than expected, the game ran smooth as butter, i stabilized the core with no hiccups!

09-04-2007, 09:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,366 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: ATI video issue Good news. Thanks for posting back with your results. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here