best way to upgrade omega drivers?

joecool · Apr 8, 2004, 05:07 AM

folks,

i'm currently running omega 4.2 drivers and have been holding off on upgrading to the 4.3 'cause i don't want to go through my usual hassles to upgrade. here's what i normally do:

1) uninstall omega setup files using shortcut installed by omega
2) in control panel/add or remove programs, uninstall multires, radlinker, and ati radeon omega drivers.
3) reboot. at this point the system is prettly clean and is running on the default winxp display driver at low res.
4) install new omega drivers
5) reconfigure everything (resolution, refresh rate, clock speeds, etc).

what i'm wondering is, is omega smart enough to let you just install a new set of drivers/proggies on top the old without creating a bunch of garbage? can i just do step one, to get rid of the old install files, then do 4, and have it pick up all my old settings?

thanks in advance,

joe

Omegadrive · Apr 8, 2004, 05:17 AM

#1 and then just install the new ones over current, done!

Judas · Apr 8, 2004, 05:18 AM

actually... he recommends that you just INSTALL overtop of his drivers... and ATI's (ATI however.. you MUST uninstall ONLY the ati catalyst controll panel).... for isntallaing over previous omegas... i'm not sure about omega... but i would install to the same Directory.. ...let it continue on with the install.. when it gets to isntalling radlinker... do a REPAIR........ and reboot after... should work great... with zero problems without games or other programs going WTF with the removeall of the cats... and your multires settings should remain...

Judas · Apr 8, 2004, 05:20 AM

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Originally posted by Omegadrive
#1 and .....

hmm.... i guess i should reread your faq again..... musta missed that...

joecool · Apr 8, 2004, 05:23 AM

thanks, omega ... you ROCK!!!

Apr 8, 2004, 05:17 AM	#2
Omegadrive Drivers? What Drivers??? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,526 Rep Power: 75	#1 and then just install the new ones over current, done! __________________ DRIVERHEAVEN ADMINISTRATOR <<E-MAIL>> <<PC SPECS>> GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Apr 8, 2004, 05:07 AM	#1
joecool DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	best way to upgrade omega drivers? folks, i'm currently running omega 4.2 drivers and have been holding off on upgrading to the 4.3 'cause i don't want to go through my usual hassles to upgrade. here's what i normally do: 1) uninstall omega setup files using shortcut installed by omega 2) in control panel/add or remove programs, uninstall multires, radlinker, and ati radeon omega drivers. 3) reboot. at this point the system is prettly clean and is running on the default winxp display driver at low res. 4) install new omega drivers 5) reconfigure everything (resolution, refresh rate, clock speeds, etc). what i'm wondering is, is omega smart enough to let you just install a new set of drivers/proggies on top the old without creating a bunch of garbage? can i just do step one, to get rid of the old install files, then do 4, and have it pick up all my old settings? thanks in advance, joe

Apr 8, 2004, 05:23 AM	Thread Starter #5
joecool DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	thanks, omega ... you ROCK!!!