Replacing Video Board

buff131 · Aug 6, 2003, 04:17 PM

I want to replace my existing video board with an upgrade. I haven't done this in so long I am not sure of the correct steps. I would appreciate the steps to remove the existing drivers, remove the board, replace the board and install the new drivers. As I remember, I need to uninstall the current driver, reboot so that a generic driver can be installed. Remove the board, replace the board and install the new drivers. What I don't remember is that after I uninstall the current drivers, what will prevent them from reinstalling since they are still stored on the computer. Any help will be appreciated.

Dyre Straits · Aug 6, 2003, 05:01 PM

Once you uninstall the current video drivers, go into the Display Control Panel and change the Adapter to Standard VGA.

buff131 · Aug 6, 2003, 05:51 PM

Thanks Dyre Straits

Vampyromaniac · Aug 7, 2003, 04:56 AM

And if you don't consider it too much of a pain, some would recommend you reformat/re-install Windows. But you can go without it first, and see whether any problems arise.

Aug 6, 2003, 04:17 PM	#1
buff131 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Replacing Video Board I want to replace my existing video board with an upgrade. I haven't done this in so long I am not sure of the correct steps. I would appreciate the steps to remove the existing drivers, remove the board, replace the board and install the new drivers. As I remember, I need to uninstall the current driver, reboot so that a generic driver can be installed. Remove the board, replace the board and install the new drivers. What I don't remember is that after I uninstall the current drivers, what will prevent them from reinstalling since they are still stored on the computer. Any help will be appreciated.

Aug 6, 2003, 05:51 PM	Thread Starter #3
buff131 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Replacing Video Board Thanks Dyre Straits

Aug 7, 2003, 04:56 AM	#4
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