Should One Use The Install CD for A New Monitor


  1. bej
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    Windows 7 Home Pro SP1 64bit
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    Should One Use The Install CD for A New Monitor


    or let Windows 7 use the "Plug "N" Play" driver ??
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
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    They should both work. One might possibly have preferable features of some type. I can't tell the difference on my PC.

    You could also look at the monitor manufacturer's web site for drivers that are newer than those on the CD.
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  4. bassfisher6522
    Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    Agreed...the only difference is some extras that some may or may not use with the installation CD.
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