I tried lastnight to install the new Omega Driver based on the Cat4.1 and as I am going thru the installation process I get prompted to insert disk 2 and a path to where I had my downloaded file stored.When I select the file that it is asking for I get an error tha the file cannot be located.I am just wondering if I am doing something incorrectly.I am currently running ATI CAT 3.10 ,but was wondering if the new Omega CAT would be worth the trouble installing.Thanks Andy

Usually the ATI driver installation is pretty straight-forward; Omega's differing from the CATS only in that Omega recommends that the ATI Control Panel be uninstalled BEFORE you install the Omega Drivers ( the control panel for the Omegas is built into the installation).I can't say that I've ever been asked for a "disc" when upgrading the ATI drivers ( either the CATS or the Omegas).Two suggestions: if you will look over at the Driver Heaven forum for ATI,( [www.driverheaven.net] ), you can get a lot of help on that board under the RADEON Drivers section. The other suggestion would be to use a utility which is also available from Driver Heaven called Driver Cleaner 2.7. You might try running that and then trying to install the upgraded driver of your choice.The main difference between the ATI CATALYST and Omega's modification is the the CATS are usually oriented towards pure computer performance and the Omegas are modified for gaming.Good luck with it,Ed GreenKCLT

Make sure you got a good download. The Omega is just an exe that you double click to start the installation. If it's not starting, or asking for something goofy; redownload it. The only thing Omega drivers require is that you remove the ATI Control Panel (if you're currently running the ATI CAT drivers) via the add/remove program. Then double click the Omega exe. Follow the directions and restart the computer. They overwrite all files and install the new Control Panel.

According to the web site, if you get that message you may have a corrupted download. Download it again and try it.Hope this helps,--Tom GibsonCal Classic Propliner Page: http://www.calclassic.comFreeflight Design Shop: http://www.freeflightdesign.comDrop by! ___x_x_(")_x_x___

I tried downloading the drivers from Driverhaven, and ended up with a complete file, but it was only 5 meg. The link said the program was 16 meg or somthing like that. I dumped it, downloaded from one of the other links,(somewhere in Geermany) and came up with the full 16 meg file and it worked fine. Hope that helps.Scott

Thanks for your input. How do I disable Windows XP from automatically trying to install my vid card on bootup after I deleted drivers.My PC will see the card and load default ATI drivers without asking me if I want to or not.Thanks AgainAndy

You should be able to overwrite the old driver with the new one. Depending on which driver you're installing windows may tell you that the new driver isn't certified, but just tell it "TS" and go ahead and install it.....The big thing to remember is to remove the ATI control panel before installing the Omega Drivers. Doesn't matter if you install the Catalysts.Ed GreenKCLT

You should be able to cancel the XP attempt to install drivers and then run the exe. If not, just let em' install and run the Omega exe afterward. If you leave the original ATI drivers installed, uninstall the control panel and then install the Omegas, everything gets overwritten and you save yourself a lot of trouble.

Hello Andy,I forget what the default setting for the 'Automatic Updates' Service is, so in the first method I am going to ask that you check it.First Method:Step #1) Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Services --> Look at 'Automatic Updates' and make sure it is set to "Manual' in the 'Startup Type' column.Step #2) Control Panel --> System --> Automatic Updates Tab --> Uncheck 'Keep my computer up to date'.I believe you are now ready to 'uninstall' your old video driver without having Windows XP try to install one itself! If you leave these settings in place be sure to go to the Windows Update site yourself(manually) using MS Internet Explorer occasionally to get the latest Windows XP updates. This second method requires you to temporarily disable you internet connection. It may be called 'Local Area Connection' or perhaps Dial-Up, PPP, PPPOE or something like that. I am only familiar with 'Local Area Connection'.Second Method:Step #1) Control Panel --> Network Connections --> Right Click (not the normal left click!) 'Local Area Connection' --> Click 'Disable'.Step #2) After installing your new video driver then re-enable your connection... Control Panel --> Network Connections --> Right Click (not the normal left click!) 'Local Area Connection' --> Click 'Enable'.Hope that helps,Jim