Question about Installing new card

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JBaker4981

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Hey everyone, Just a quick question. I am usually one of the people that tend to reformat whenever I install a new piece of hardware. I ordered an 8800 Ultra and it should be here by tomorrow. I am wondering if it is safe to install it without reformatting, I guess going in this order:
  1. uninstall old Ati Drivers
  2. Shut down and Remove old Ati Card
  3. Install 8800 Ultra
  4. Boot up and Install new drivers

Anyone think that it is safe to do so or should I just reformat. I dont see why it wouldnt work but I just want to make sure. Not really wanting to reformat and spend 6 hours backing my stuff up to my laptop again.
 
Hell, half the time when I install a new graphics card I just take the old one out, slap the new one in, and replace the drivers. This might not be the best way, but it works fine for me, so I would say your pretty safe with the procedure that you posted.
 
Myself in addition to your list I also use driver cleaner or driver sweeper.
 
JBaker4981 said:
Hmmm.... Wouldn't just uninstalling the old driver remove it just as well?
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no, it always leaves stuff behind. best to uninstall driver, reboot into safe mode, use driver sweeper, clean em out.. shutdown.. put in new card boot up and install new drivers.
 
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