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I've just been having trouble trying to update the drivers for this card.

The latest drivers have been downloaded and unzipped into a folder on the desktop. In Device Manager I click on the card's properties and select "Upgrade Driver" and point it to the correct location. Windows 7 thinks about it for a while and then tells me that "The latest driver is already installed".

It's not, the older driver is still showing.

I tried running the setup file in the driver folder which seemed to install OK.

Restart and check but still the old driver is showing.

I was thinking of uninstalling the old driver and then trying again, but not sure if this will work.

Anyone got any ideas, please? I'd be very grateful.
 

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Hi beauparc. :)
Try running the setup instead of installing it via the device manager as you did. Another thing to take into account is that there are probably other files that need to be updated and not just the driver, which would explain Windows behavior - "the best driver is already installed".
Hope that helps. ;)
 

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Hi Wallonn7 and thanks for your reply.

I've tried running the setup file which came with the driver. Everything seemed to install properly and it told me to restart, which I did. Having done so, I found that the older drivers were still installed.

I'm going to dig a bit deeper over this weekend and see what's going on. Hopefully I'll get it sorted and let you know on Monday.

Have a good weekend and thanks again for replying. :D
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Mesh 955 XGS
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
Athlon X4 955 Black edition
Motherboard
ASUS M4A78 Pro
Memory
8GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
1x Radeon 4890
Monitor(s) Displays
IIyama ProLite E2208HDS
Screen Resolution
1920X1080p
Hard Drives
2x 1TB Samsung SATA2
1x 320GB IDE
PSU
600 watt
Cooling
Standard
Keyboard
MS wireless 6000
Mouse
MS wireless laser 7000
Internet Speed
Not as fast as it should be......
Hi Wallonn7 and thanks for your reply.

I've tried running the setup file which came with the driver. Everything seemed to install properly and it told me to restart, which I did. Having done so, I found that the older drivers were still installed.

I'm going to dig a bit deeper over this weekend and see what's going on. Hopefully I'll get it sorted and let you know on Monday.

Have a good weekend and thanks again for replying. :D

My pleasure. :)
Try these guidelines:

  1. Turn off the PC.
  2. Disconnect the device from the motherboard.
  3. Completely uninstall the drivers.
  4. Reboot and reinstall the drivers.
  5. Turn off the PC and reconnect the device.
  6. Turn on the PC again and see if it worked.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
WALLONN7 / LIN BLACK SERIES II
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
AMD PHENOM II X6 1090T 3.2GHz
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD7
Memory
8GB G.SKILL RIPJAWS - F3-10666CL7D
Graphics Card(s)
SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD 5870 VAPOR X OC
Sound Card
REALTEK DOLBY HOME THEATER
Monitor(s) Displays
LED LG W2486L
Screen Resolution
1080p
Hard Drives
SEAGATE 1TB -ST31000528AS - AHCI MODE - AS SATA
PSU
ZALMAN ZM1000-HP 1000W
Case
THERMALTAKE XASER VI VG4000SWA
Cooling
140MM x3 / 120MM x1 AIR COOLING - THERMALTAKE
Keyboard
MICROSOFT DIGITAL MEDIA KEYBOARD 3000 - USB
Mouse
MICROSOFT BASIC OPTICAL MOUSE 2.0 - USB
Internet Speed
600KBPS
Other Info
MICROSOFT XBOX 360 CONTROLLER
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