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Allanon Shadeslayer
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 20:07
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My question is about video drivers

I have installed updates for my nvidia geforce 8800gts and the old drivers from the evga disc are still installed

i have heard that you are supposed to uninstall those first. would it REALLY be harmful if i just went to add/remove programs (i have xp) and removed the old evga drivers from there even AFTER i have installed the new nvidia ones?

Thanks in advance!

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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 20:09
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If you can still boot, it should be fine. Some drivers can't handle their devices being removed from the system.

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Allanon Shadeslayer
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so, uninstalling the evga drivers, even with the new nvidia ones would uninstall the CARD?

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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 20:12
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Oh, wait, you aren't installing a new card, just new drivers for an existing card. Shouldn't be any problem, new drivers should have replaced the old.

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Allanon Shadeslayer
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 20:15
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oh, ok, thank you!

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