CATALYST Windows XP 4.12 Driver Released

[JohnnyCNote]

CATALYST Windows XP 4.12 - Driver Download

[lordsmurf]

As usual, only upgrade if your system is fragged or you're doing a clean OS install.

[JohnnyCNote]

I usually upgrade as they come out and haven't had any problems. That being said, let us not forget the prime directive:

Individual results may vary!

and it's corollary:

If it ain't broke don't fix it!

[Nilfennasion]

I invariably find after installing the drivers that I get the folder I installed them into popping up whenever my system starts up. Very annoying.

I've emailed them repeatedly, asking what is going on.

As a result, I am leery of installing anything from ATI, even though the graphics card performs well.

[Tidy]

How can anyone say only install a new video driver if your system is dead or you are doing an o/s reinstall. Imho there are a lot of other good reasons to do a driver update.


Tidy

[Soopafresh]

Before upgrading, install Nasty File Remover - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=3233


Close the Nvidia desktop manager app that is in your system tray (usually).
Run Nasty File Remover twice through to remove all traces of the old drivers. Then, and only then, not a moment sooner, can you install the new video drivers, followed by a hearty reboot.

[JohnnyCNote]

Here's some more info on this driver release: Scroll down past mid-page and you'll see 2 articles. There are also release notes on the ATI site. If you're really concerned about the upgrade, this is the best place to look in order to determine if it may be right for you...

[RottenFoxBreath]

always personallly had problems with Ati's cats.changed to omega's drivers and not had a problem since.
www.omegadrivers.net
his cats seem a lot better performance wise.

[Tidy]

Close the Nvidia desktop manager app that is in your system tray (usually).

HAHA you usually don't have the NVIDIA manager with ATI video cards!!

[lordsmurf]

How can anyone say only install a new video driver if your system is dead or you are doing an o/s reinstall. Imho there are a lot of other good reasons to do a driver update.
Tidy

Like what? Can you name a few?

[RottenFoxBreath]

well,er,...theres all the promised fixes for games that Ati say they have put in there new versions of drivers..like...er..um..hmmm,yeh your right.rofl.

[JohnnyCNote]

Once again, please remember:

Individual results may vary!

[Tidy]

How can anyone say only install a new video driver if your system is dead or you are doing an o/s reinstall. Imho there are a lot of other good reasons to do a driver update.
Tidy

Like what? Can you name a few?

Absolutely, corrupted driver, new game support, new driver features, manufacturer claimed speed increases, manufacturer identified driver flaws, moving from a non certified version to a certified version, 3D rendering compatability updates.......


If you have ever used 3dsmax, Autocad, Z-brush, After Effects, Atmosphere...... then you know what I am talking about.
Would you like me to go on?

The point is computers are a lot more complex than a simple one line answer!! I have yet to see any answer on any subject that works in 100% of cases.