Driver Cleaner Program - NUKE old drivers

4est · 09-16-2007, 05:45 PM

Note* I'll merge this into the Video driver thread later. For now, I wanted it separate as it is "breaking news".

If you are experiencing:

* Lower FPS than other comparable computers..IE leet systems with bad performance
* Crashes
* Sound loop lockups
* Painful burning and itching
* Other FF gameplay gremlins that don't make sense

Try this program to see if it fixes your issues. This does not do a plain reinstall of your video/audio drivers. It completely removes ANY trace of the old drivers from your computer first. This will resolve issues for some users. You want all traces of the old files gone before doing a driver reinstall. Also, please make sure you have the correct new drivers to do a reinstall.

I've had issue before from having old video and audio drivers from previously installed components by a different manufacturer than the replacement item. If you've had any old components that have been replaced with items from a new manufacturer, be sure to nuke those old drivers too.

Driver Cleaner Pro may be downloaded from Guru3d.

Some people seem to be having issues from Audio while others seem to have Video issues. I suggest your reinstall BOTH your audio and video drivers. Please try this fix and let me know how it works.

Driverheaven.net hosts Driver Cleaner Pro and has a TON of information on drivers. They also have a Driver Cleaner forum for more information.

Note*
If you're going to install and use the latest ATI Catalyst Control Center, which is part of the normal ATI Catalyst Software Suite, you must first install the Microsoft .NET Framework (Version 2.0) on Windows XP. You can also get this VIA Window/Microsoft Update.

Driver Cleaner Pro has a simple README that will tell you exactly how to remove the old drivers.

Follow the README instructions exactly.

Code:

DH Driver Cleaner Professional Edition

http://www.drivercleaner.net

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   Table Of Contents
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   Support Development
   Important Note
   Cleaning Filters
   Usage for Windows 2000 and Higher
   Usage for Windows 9X and ME
   System Requirements
   Reporting Problems, Bugs And Suggestions
   Copyright Notice


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   Support Development
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   If you use DH Driver Cleaner either for personal or business use and wish to support development so I can continue to improve this product, please donate some money.
   Every little bit helps in my long hours of developing this tool to further aid the community.

   Please use PayPal and use as recipient's email info@drivercleaner.net

   For an easy link see the support section in the help file.


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   Important Note
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   Make sure step 1 is done, because Windows will go online and download the driver from the Microsoft site.


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   Cleaning Filters
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   Check the Filters page in the help file for a full list.


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   Usage for Windows 2000 and Higher
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   ATI:
   1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect
   2. Remove ATI driver from add/remove programs then remove the control panel from add/remove programs
   3. Reboot into safe mode (F8 during boot up)
   4. On reboot into safe mode WinXP SP1/SP2 will auto detect and install drivers. Just let it do its thing. If you can cancel out of the auto install hardware wizard then skip the rest and run Driver Cleaner! If you can NOT cancel out of auto detect wizard then...
   5. Navigate to device manager->display adapter->uninstall and/or remove ATI display adapter but do not reboot
   6. Disable any AntiVirus Software (If you don't disable is than it could give trouble)
   7. Run Cab Cleaner (not needed, but recommended)
   8. Run Driver Cleaner
   9. Empty recycle bin and reboot
   10. Install the new drivers and control panel

   nVidia:
   1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect
   2. Remove nvidia from add/remove programs
   3. Reboot into safe mode (F8 during boot up)
   4. On reboot into safe mode WinXP SP1/SP2 will auto detect and install drivers. Just let it do its thing. If you can cancel out of the auto install hardware wizard then skip the rest and run Driver Cleaner! If you can NOT cancel out of auto detect wizard then...
   5. Navigate to device manager->display adapters->highlight nVidia and click uninstall or remove but don't reboot
   6. Disable any AntiVirus Software (If you don't disable is than it could give trouble)
   7. Run Cab Cleaner (not needed, but recommended)
   8. Run Driver Cleaner
   9. Empty recycle bin and reboot
   10. Install the new drivers

   Other:
   1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect
   2. Remove driver from add/remove programs
   3. Reboot into safe mode (F8 during boot up)
   4. On reboot into safe mode WinXP SP1/SP2 will auto detect and install drivers. Just let it do its thing. If you can cancel out of the auto install hardware wizard then skip the rest and run Driver Cleaner! If you can NOT cancel out of auto detect wizard then...
   5. Navigate to device manager->select the category->uninstall and/or remove but do not reboot
   6. Disable any AntiVirus Software (If you don't disable is than it could give trouble)
   7. Run Driver Cleaner
   8. Empty recycle bin and reboot
   9. Install the new driver


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   Usage for Windows 9X and ME
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   ATI:
   1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect
   2. Remove ATI driver from add/remove programs then remove the control panel from add/remove programs
   3. Reboot into safe mode (F8 during boot up)
   4. Disable any AntiVirus Software (If you don't disable is than it could give trouble)
   5. Run Cab Cleaner (not needed, but recommended)
   6. Run Driver Cleaner
   7. Empty recycle bin and reboot
   8. Install the new drivers and control panel

   nVidia:
   1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect
   2. Remove nvidia from add/remove programs
   3. Reboot into safe mode (F8 during boot up)
   4. Disable any AntiVirus Software (If you don't disable is than it could give trouble)
   5. Run Cab Cleaner (not needed, but recommended)
   6. Run Driver Cleaner
   7. Empty recycle bin and reboot
   8. Install the new drivers

   Other:
   1. Unplug nic card or modem from net or disconnect
   2. Remove driver from add/remove programs
   3. Reboot into safe mode (F8 during boot up)
   4. Disable any AntiVirus Software (If you don't disable is than it could give trouble)
   5. Run Driver Cleaner
   6. Empty recycle bin and reboot
   7. Install the new driver


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   System Requirements
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   Windows 98, Windows ME, WinNT 4.0
   Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Longhorn


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   Reporting Problems, Bugs And Suggestions
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   Be sure to check the web site at http://www.drivercleaner.net for the newest version and other information.
   Or send an email to info@drivercleaner.net with Driver Cleaner Pro and a small description in the subject.


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   Copyright Notice
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   The ATI logo and name are registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.
   The nVidia visual branding and name are registered trademarks of nVidia Corporation
   The Creative logo and name are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd.
   All other logos and names are property of the rightful owners.

   This program has no affiliation with any of the companies.


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Copyright 2002-2006 by Driverheaven, written by Ruud Ketelaars

SizeableSSonic · 09-18-2007, 10:40 AM

Nice app, I'll try it out.

Filter · 09-18-2007, 12:53 PM

Great program, it works very well.

I'm not sure if this was the fix for me or the combination of all the stuff I tried. I'll list the things I did.

I did the whole deal, as suggested above.
I turned all my visual and audio settings to the very minimal.
I used the -dxlevel 70 command
I set my ZoneAlarm to game mode while playing

I don't have any crashing errors anymore. Things don't run as smooth as they did before (although I can deal with it since it doesn't crash anymore)

I'm happy for the time being. In about three weeks i'll have a new rig with some much needed upgrades. Hopefully I won't have to go through all this on my new machine

Thanks for the heads up, 4est!

Pixel · 10-25-2008, 02:23 AM

not free

Adamido · 10-25-2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

DH Driver Cleaner Professional Edition

Darken Hellspawn's Driver Cleaner?

Hell yeah!

v3rtigo · 10-26-2008, 07:03 PM

I always uninstall my video/audio drivers in safe mode and then install the new ones in 'normal' mode. Never had any problem or whatever this way.

09-18-2007, 10:40 AM	#2
SizeableSSonic Joystick Junkie D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I know where YOU live! Class/Position: Engineer or Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Nice app, I'll try it out. __________________ I like chocolate milk. Last edited by SizeableSSonic; 07-21-2008 at 08:22 PM.

09-18-2007, 12:53 PM	#3
Filter Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Great program, it works very well. I'm not sure if this was the fix for me or the combination of all the stuff I tried. I'll list the things I did. I did the whole deal, as suggested above. I turned all my visual and audio settings to the very minimal. I used the -dxlevel 70 command I set my ZoneAlarm to game mode while playing I don't have any crashing errors anymore. Things don't run as smooth as they did before (although I can deal with it since it doesn't crash anymore) I'm happy for the time being. In about three weeks i'll have a new rig with some much needed upgrades. Hopefully I won't have to go through all this on my new machine Thanks for the heads up, 4est!

10-25-2008, 02:23 AM	#4
Pixel if(0>1){printf("broked");} Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Amerika Class/Position: O Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	not free

10-26-2008, 07:03 PM	#6
v3rtigo Lock 'n Loll! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 2fort Class/Position: Scout, Spy, Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I always uninstall my video/audio drivers in safe mode and then install the new ones in 'normal' mode. Never had any problem or whatever this way.

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