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    can't update catalyst driver

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by sunlei86, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. sunlei86

    sunlei86 Newbie

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    after i formatted my computer, i installed acer's video driver ATI VGA Driver v8.202.0.0. i was just trying to see if a new catalyst driver was out so i went to ATI's website and dled the mobility catalyst. when i tried to install it, it said "this software update cannot be installed on this computer, please contact your computer maker." anyone else have this problem?
     
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    lazybum131 Notebook Evangelist

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    try removing the ati driver in add/remove programs and then go through the install process.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 7, 2006
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