Re: updating the video card question

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I use a simple rule of thumb for my Radeon. When an update
shows up on windows update, I then go to ATI and download
the latest catalyst. I have never ran into your description on
any of my Radeon updates. Of course I always uninstall the
old drivers first.

"Peace" <spreadtheloce@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:egaWgzJkFHA.3288@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi ... I have the ATI Radeon 9800 pro (128) video card and I am not using
> the latest driver for it , Reason as to why I am not is because with the
> driver I have now I notice the graphics is much richer , the colors are
> more deeper if that make any sense , Now I did try out the latest driver
> but I find it not to my liken , My question is , Is it wise to always
> being using the latest driver ? Or can I just use the one that I perfer
> instead ? Also I believe the driver that I am using is just 8 months old
> and the catalyst control center program is working great too ., Where as
> to the newest one it doesn't work , I would like to hear your advise as to
> this matter , thanks


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