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    uninstall graphic driver

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by matmat07, Sep 6, 2008.

  1. matmat07

    matmat07 Notebook Evangelist

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    If I remove the graphic driver, what will happen? They say to remove the old one before installing a new driver, but i'm afraid my screen may go black after uninstalling it, like if the screen would not get ny more information.
     
    matmat07, Sep 6, 2008
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  2. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    Windows will use a default driver and your screen's resolution may get smaller. It won't blank out unless there's already some pre-existing problem with your computer.
     
    Prydeless, Sep 6, 2008
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  3. jcovelli

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    it won't go black.. the os will temporarily use a built in driver
     
    jcovelli, Sep 6, 2008
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    Nothing will happen :) go ahead with your installation.. on a related note, you can try installing without removing the old one too :) AFAIK, doesn't have any harm.. I used to do that... :) in any case, if u have issues with new one, you could just "roll back" :) Good luck.
     
    fonduekid, Sep 6, 2008
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  5. matmat07

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    Thanks for the fast answer
     
    matmat07, Sep 6, 2008
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    The correct method is to uninstall the old drivers before installing the new.
     
    bmwrob, Sep 6, 2008
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