Re: Automatic Update Graphics Controller Driver Issue

Experienced users NEVER install third-party hardware or software updates offered by Windows Update.

Change your Automatic Updates configuration to Notify Only to avoid this problem in future.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org


Gistcheckin wrote:
I have intentionally not installed this driver due to the addition of a
third-party graphics card. Prior to installing the new card, the advice
given was to uninstall the graphics driver from the original controller and
disable the original controller which I have done.

A few moments ago, windows automatic updates appeared saying Windows has
found one update and, not being able to identify the update as well as being
under the impression it may be a security update, I clicked ok to install.
At the last minute, I saw it was the Intel driver I'd previously installed.
By then it was too late and on restarting, the driver was once again
installed. Intel advises not to use the driver if the system has a
third-party graphics card installed.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filter_results.aspx?strTypes=all&ProductID=757&OSFullName=Windows*+XP+Home+Edition&lang=eng&strOSs=45&submit=Go%21

That's not all, 1) Originally after the installation, the Intel controller
was listed first under display adaptor in Device Manager then NVidia
graphics card. 2) Yesterday, I noticed NVidia was listed first with
(Microsoft Corporation) next to it then the Intel controller was listed. A
few moments ago, I noticed it's reversed to the original Menu listing.

I did have an issue earlier with Nvidia card and had to uninstall/reinstall
drivers but that shouldn't keep things playing hop scotch.

Since automatic updates reinstalled the driver for Intel controller, I've
again disabled it. Is this going to hurt my NVidia card? Is this going to
hurt my system? Should I once again uninstall the Intel driver?

TIA

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