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    Switching card brands

    So, I've got a new card on the way (well new to me), but I'm switching from nVidia to ATi are there any steps I need to do to make sure the transition goes smoothly?

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    Re: Switching card brands

    Quote Originally Posted by Lucio View Post
    So, I've got a new card on the way (well new to me), but I'm switching from nVidia to ATi are there any steps I need to do to make sure the transition goes smoothly?
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    Re: Switching card brands

    Swapped many many times.....

    99% of the time you can do nothing.....but I do prefer to remove all the previous stuff from "Add/Remove Programs" first.
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    Re: Switching card brands

    I use Uninstall Tool which also deletes all refs in the registry :
    http://www.crystalidea.com/
    Cheers, David



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