looking for driver recommendations...Radeon 64 ddr vivo

[Guest]

gonna upgrade from 98se to xp. Which xp drivers are working best for you?Also, anyone know if the via 4 in 1 needs to be changed for my via kt266a mobo?Other tips?Bob Bernstein

[wsieffert]

Can't help on your Radeon but you will probably need to reinstall the via drivers. I don't like upgrading from one OS to another, I've had some bad results but others have had success.Are you going to upgrade in place or reformat then upgrade?Other tips! - Download all the updated drivers for graphics, sound, NIC, modem, printers, etc. before you start the process. I recommend you either download the entire WinXP SP1, 138MB (unless your WinXP package is already SP1) or order the CD from MS for $10.00. After installing the OS and SP1, drivers, then visit the MS update website for pre-SP2 updates.Don't start fiddling with apps until the basic computer is stable.

[Guest]

Hi W! THanks for the tips. I have 3 drives on my box, which makes these projects pretty convenient. I try to keep all apps that are in my registry on the c drive, and other stuff on my other drives. That way a reformat is somewhat easier. I plan to do a reformat, just to keep the drivers straight.Thanks for the 'other tips'....I've also learned that good preparation is well worth it for this type of thing. Having predownloaded drivers can be such a help.Cheers,Bob B

[Guest outtatimeiii]

I think the best drivers I had on my Radeon (I got the same one as you) were Catalyst 2.3. I upgraded to 2.4 and it gave me sort of weird probs in FS2002, such as translucent text (It does look pretty cool, but its sometimes hard to read). Also I found out that antialiasing doesn't even work at all with Catalyst 2.4, even if you force it (Not really a problem, since I never use AA anyway).I haven't tried 2.5 yet, they were just released a few days ago I believe. I think your best bet is Catalyst 2.3, or if you want to have current drivers, go 2.5.Remember to install the drivers in this order:1) ATI Capture drivers, don't reboot then install2) ATI Display drivers, reboot3) ATI Control Panel, reboot if necessaryHope this helps!