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    Quick question about installing updated drivers.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by FPetersonIII, May 4, 2011.

  1. FPetersonIII

    FPetersonIII Notebook Geek

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    hey guys and gals,
    I was just wondering what is the proper way to install updated drivers. Like when I installed the newer realtec drivers that installation automatically uninstalled the previous versions but when I did the newer intel graphics one it did not. is that a big deal? should I be maually uninstalling the old drivers before I put the new ones in. It seems like that would be a pain in the but to find what folder they are in out of all those numbered folders dell uses for their drivers.
     
    FPetersonIII, May 4, 2011
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  2. mr.rhtuner

    mr.rhtuner Notebook Consultant

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    You don't have to. These days computers are advanced enough that you can install over it and it will be fine
     
    mr.rhtuner, May 4, 2011
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    Squeeker the Cat Notebook Consultant

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    i still say uninstall the old driver completely........restart computer, then install new drivers..that way you know for sure its all new not old parts fighting with new parts
     
    Squeeker the Cat, May 4, 2011
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  4. LOUSYGREATWALLGM

    LOUSYGREATWALLGM Notebook Deity

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    Ditto

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    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, May 6, 2011
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