uninstalling ati drivers, installing Nvidia!

[firebyyrd]

Hey, I think this is a dumb question, but I just want to review and make sure I'm correct..

I currently have X1800XT in my express slot..
I uninstall all ATI drivers, software, etc.
reboot into safemode.
driver clean all the ATI stuff,
reboot again.
turn off.
proceed to installing the 8800GTS (newly bought).
turn on and install new (latest) nvidia drivers..

so did I get the procedure correctly? can anyone confirm? thanks.. and if there are any drivers that I should install? currently I have the omegadrivers.. is there anything similar for the nvidia party?

Thanks a bunch !

 

[DutchNinja]

I plan to go from the 1800xt to the 8800 within the next 2 weeks so i hope to use this thread to A. instruct me in the crossover process and B. get your take on the new card.
I really hope it kicks ass. Make sure to post your opinion on it pretty please.

 

[turtletrax]

Personally I would reformat and start fresh. Might not be an option, but worth thinking about.

 

[BillParrish]

pretty good procedure but remember that safe mode doe not install drivers on purpose so some could still be lurking aournd. but do it anyway.


You will be fine, use the ATI uninstall (download it if you have too.) reboot and cancel any 'found new hardware" wizards then check with/run dirver cleaner. make sure from control panel add/remove software there is NOTHING ATI anywhere.

after all cleaned out (you think) let it boot again and it should come up in plain jane VGA mode and check hardware manager / display adapter and it might know you have an ATI (but will probably say "vga compatible" ) just check the properties and make sure no ATI driver present. shut it down, put in the Nvida and away you go.