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    Switching video driver

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by mrcrysis, Aug 4, 2011.

  1. mrcrysis

    mrcrysis Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,
    I have a netbook here with a GMA 950.
    And I would like to use a different driver.
    Is switching drivers for integrated GPUs the same as for dedicated GPUs?
    Do I
    1.) Open device manager and uninstall old driver
    2.) Reboot
    3.) Run the .exe file for the new driver to install
    4.) Reboot
    Or is it different than what I just wrote?
    Thanks.
     
    mrcrysis, Aug 4, 2011
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  2. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Thats how i usually done it in the past.

    Just be sure that the new Intel driver will work, and also its smart to keep a backup of the OEM Intel driver that was preinstalled on your netbook just in case.

    Edit: Might also be a Intel Graphics installer in the Uninstall Programs tab in Control Panel in Windows.
     
    DEagleson, Aug 4, 2011
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  3. mrcrysis

    mrcrysis Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the answer.
    Really appreciate it.
     
    mrcrysis, Aug 6, 2011
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