[SOLVED] Graphics driver help!

jgib716 · 07-11-2009, 09:50 PM

Today, in an effort to resolve a graphics error on a game that I was attempting to install\play, I uninstalled my ATI graphics software. After restarting my computer (as directed) I attempted to re-install updated software (from the AMD website).

Currently, I can not install this software due to an error that reads:

INF error
Video Drive Not Found.

Clicking OK gets me some message about not having a "standard VGA driver".

Current system specs:
micron pc, transport t2200
windows xp professional 2002, serv. pack 2
processor 1.7ghz, 1gb ram.

I am about 99.9% sure I was running ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 with 64MB dedicated memory. (which corresponds to the updated software I attempted to install) However, I have taken off the ATI sticker, and I do not know how to go back and check to see what software I uninstalled...

Please help me get my graphics software back and running on my computer ASAP! Thanks for the help!!!

**spike2me** · 07-11-2009, 09:59 PM

Go to the Device Manager and right click the Display adapter and choose Update Driver. Choose the standard VGA adapter after restarting, install the ATI driver.

jgib716 · 07-11-2009, 10:09 PM

Thanks for your help. I think I am a bit confused though...

Device manager doesn't have anything called 'display' in it.

See picture attachment for options.

I can click on something called 'VGA controller'.
This leads me to the Video Controller VGA properties page. (I think this may be where I am supposed to be)

Also, how am I sure that I have DLed the correct software?

Thanks!

dai · 07-12-2009, 12:29 AM

if you have a onboard chip install the driver from the m/b cd or look for an updated one on the m/board makers download page for your m/board

your onboard chip may not be good enough for the games specs

jgib716 · 07-12-2009, 01:03 PM

Dai, thanks for the help as well. I honestly don't care about the game at this point. I just want my computer to be running like normal.

How would I find out what my m\b is and how would I DL an updated driver?

Additionally, there are other *new symptoms: my advanced power options seem to be gone. (ie. Standby and Hibernation) Weird.

Please Help!!

makinu1der2 · 07-12-2009, 06:06 PM

Hello,

Download CPU-Z and post the details of the mainboard tab.

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

jgib716 · 07-13-2009, 12:49 PM

Hello all,

Problem solved.

I used http://www.omegadrivers.net/

Dled their ATI platform and it did the rest. I owe it all to my friend JS for finding the link and the guys at http://www.omegadrivers.net/ for writing a great driver re-load.

Thanks to everyone on the forum for your help!
`jg

makinu1der2 · 07-13-2009, 04:28 PM

Glad you got it sorted. You can close this thread with under thread tools at the top of

this page.

07-11-2009, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
jgib716 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp 2(i think)	[SOLVED] Graphics driver help! Today, in an effort to resolve a graphics error on a game that I was attempting to install\play, I uninstalled my ATI graphics software. After restarting my computer (as directed) I attempted to re-install updated software (from the AMD website). Currently, I can not install this software due to an error that reads: INF error Video Drive Not Found. Clicking OK gets me some message about not having a "standard VGA driver". Current system specs: micron pc, transport t2200 windows xp professional 2002, serv. pack 2 processor 1.7ghz, 1gb ram. I am about 99.9% sure I was running ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 with 64MB dedicated memory. (which corresponds to the updated software I attempted to install) However, I have taken off the ATI sticker, and I do not know how to go back and check to see what software I uninstalled... Please help me get my graphics software back and running on my computer ASAP! Thanks for the help!!!

07-11-2009, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
spike2me TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,643 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP2, Windows7	Re: Graphics driver help! Go to the Device Manager and right click the Display adapter and choose Update Driver. Choose the standard VGA adapter after restarting, install the ATI driver. __________________ Spike Baron A Plus, MCSE, MCAS (office 2007) MOUS, CNA

07-12-2009, 12:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Graphics driver help! if you have a onboard chip install the driver from the m/b cd or look for an updated one on the m/board makers download page for your m/board your onboard chip may not be good enough for the games specs __________________

07-12-2009, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
jgib716 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp 2(i think)	Re: Graphics driver help! Dai, thanks for the help as well. I honestly don't care about the game at this point. I just want my computer to be running like normal. How would I find out what my m\b is and how would I DL an updated driver? Additionally, there are other *new symptoms: my advanced power options seem to be gone. (ie. Standby and Hibernation) Weird. Please Help!!

07-12-2009, 06:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,032 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: Graphics driver help! Hello, Download CPU-Z and post the details of the mainboard tab. http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

07-13-2009, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
jgib716 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp 2(i think)	Re: Graphics driver help! Hello all, Problem solved. I used http://www.omegadrivers.net/ Dled their ATI platform and it did the rest. I owe it all to my friend JS for finding the link and the guys at http://www.omegadrivers.net/ for writing a great driver re-load. Thanks to everyone on the forum for your help! `jg

07-13-2009, 04:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,032 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: Graphics driver help! Glad you got it sorted. You can close this thread with under thread tools at the top of this page. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."