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    Cleaning up GPU drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Russchilds, May 18, 2013.

  1. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    What's the best way to wipe all the graphic drivers and then reinstall the latest? Some of my gameplay performance isn't what it used to be.
    Many thanks!
    Russell
     
    Russchilds, May 18, 2013
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    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Assuming you are referring to the R2 in your sig, the following will rid you of your graphics drivers:

    1. In the Programs and Features control panel, uninstall all the ATI/AMD software. It will usually consist of Catalyst Install Manager and/or Catalyst Control Center.
    2. In Device Manager, click on your GPU (it's under Display Adapters), right-click and select uninstall. When the confirmation box comes up, make sure to check the box that says Delete the driver software for this device and click OK.
    3. Reboot.
    4. Go back into device manager. If the GPU shows up as a Generic VGA adapter or Standard VGA Graphics Adapter then all your old driver files are gone. If the GPU still shows up as an ATI or AMD device, then repeat steps 2 and 3 until it shows up as the Generic VGA device.

    *NOTE* If you plan to use the latest AMD drivers, you should install the stock Dell AMD drivers FIRST and then update to the latest Catalyst Control Center version. That will give you the least chance of the latest drivers having problems during installation.
     
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  3. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Fantastic! Thanks very much!!! Will do this now.
     
    Russchilds, May 18, 2013
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    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Running like a dream now - thanks Radji!! Maybe 3 years old but still playing games well!
     
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    that's great! We have here some tips for better gaming.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 20, 2013
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