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    Driver cleaner

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by 780Cinco, Feb 15, 2007.

  1. 780Cinco

    780Cinco Notebook Evangelist

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    Im sure this has been brought up numerous a time but i still am weary of using a driver cleaner. I have used the search function and cant find god info. Im sure my crashing problem on my 1039 is driver related. I would like to use driver cleaner. Where can i download it and how do i use it? Thanks
     
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    Msyvc Notebook Consultant

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    Here is the free v.1.5. I've used it for along time, no probs. Uninstall your old drivers via Add\Remove Programs, boot to Safe Mode, run Driver Cleaner, install new drivers, boot to normal.
    Here is where they sell the new, improved, version. Prolly worth the $10, but I've been doing fine without it. Good luck.
     
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    780Cinco Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks man :)

    So any steps or directions on "how" to run the driver cleaner?
     
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    As mentioned: Uninstall your old drivers via Add\Remove Programs, boot to Safe Mode, run Driver Cleaner, install new drivers, boot to normal.

    In Safe Mode, for ver. 1.5, go to C:\Program Files\Driver Cleaner Pro, double-click DCleaner.exe, select your driver type from "Cleaning Selection" dropdown, (don't use it if yours are not listed), and click Start. When it's done, click Close.
     
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