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    What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    I remember someone else mentioning it that it can possibly if you have old GFX card drivers on there increase proformce, and im also going thorugh a PC clutter stage. getting rid of everything not needed
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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    Driver Cleaner - unfortunately it now costs $9.99, I'm sure it used to be free, http://www.drivercleaner.net/

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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    Driver Cleaner Pro is All I have ever used and it has worked fine

    If you go back on some of the sites that store old versions of software I'm sure you could still run it for free
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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    Quote Originally Posted by pauldarkside View Post
    What he said - Driver SWEEPER is FREEEEE!

    But i'd use the beta of 2.0 - see http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=294528
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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    I've used Drive Cleaner Pro (v1.5 Build 14, free for that version) and it worked well.
    I have the setup file here ;-) - about 3MB zip.
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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    Definitely either of the 2 above would work fine. Personally, I prefer Driver Cleaner Pro (The free version), but have also used Driver Sweeper without negative consequences.

    Oh, and in your OP, you meant decrease performance right???

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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    you could get driver sweeper "less than legally" (if it requires payment) but i wouldn't advise this, especially if you may be needing support with the program direct from the scripters.
    A friend of mine has used it and fixed his graphics problems to date, seems to work fine.

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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    Driver Sweeper.

    uninstall thought control panal
    boot in safe mode.
    Run driver sweeper.
    reboot.
    Install new drivers
    Reboot.
    Enjoy.

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    Re: What is the program that removed old graphics drivers

    The old version 1.5 are stil available a quick google search will turn up the download from reputable sites.
    Respec'

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