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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
When you use Device Manager to check for a new ATI driver, in this
case for an x1600 Pro, Windows Update reports the latest version is installed version 8.391.0.0 dated 6/26/2007. But according to ATI's Web site, the latest version is 8.9. Why doesn't ATI push the latest driver to Windows Update -- so it would be easy for everyone to make sure they have the latest driver -- and to easily install it? |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
Because Microsoft only posts certified updates. Because of that you have to
wait until the new driver has passed the lab tests and gets certified by Microsoft before they'll post it. "md" wrote in message ... When you use Device Manager to check for a new ATI driver, in this case for an x1600 Pro, Windows Update reports the latest version is installed version 8.391.0.0 dated 6/26/2007. But according to ATI's Web site, the latest version is 8.9. Why doesn't ATI push the latest driver to Windows Update -- so it would be easy for everyone to make sure they have the latest driver -- and to easily install it? |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ UpdateCatalog
I see. Had a couple of follow-up questions that are related to this
matter. I've noticed that when I import MS-DVR files into Windows Movie Maker, I get audio, but no video. 1. Is it possible that the later ATI driver might fix this? 2. Is it worth the risk of installing a driver that's not Windows certified? 3. If you're not able to use Windows Update, how do you uninstall the old driver before installing the new one? Thanks! |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
I'm pretty sure that the 8.9 package is WHQL certified.
Actual return address is at comcast dot net. "Rich." wrote in message . .. Because Microsoft only posts certified updates. Because of that you have to wait until the new driver has passed the lab tests and gets certified by Microsoft before they'll post it. "md" wrote in message ... When you use Device Manager to check for a new ATI driver, in this case for an x1600 Pro, Windows Update reports the latest version is installed version 8.391.0.0 dated 6/26/2007. But according to ATI's Web site, the latest version is 8.9. Why doesn't ATI push the latest driver to Windows Update -- so it would be easy for everyone to make sure they have the latest driver -- and to easily install it? |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ UpdateCatalog
So, to upgrade the driver, instead of using Windows Update, one would
double-click on the executable: 8-9_vista32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_68905? |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
One should always use the vendors site for graphics and tuner drivers since
the most recent Win Update drivers are often way out of date and may be incompatible with your current configuration. "md" wrote in message ... So, to upgrade the driver, instead of using Windows Update, one would double-click on the executable: 8-9_vista32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_68905? |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
All the windows cert means is that the drivers can be installed and that
they do not violate any windows security. MS does not certify that the drivers work as documented. "md" wrote in message ... I see. Had a couple of follow-up questions that are related to this matter. I've noticed that when I import MS-DVR files into Windows Movie Maker, I get audio, but no video. 1. Is it possible that the later ATI driver might fix this? 2. Is it worth the risk of installing a driver that's not Windows certified? 3. If you're not able to use Windows Update, how do you uninstall the old driver before installing the new one? Thanks! |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
"md" wrote in message
... So, to upgrade the driver, instead of using Windows Update, one would double-click on the executable: 8-9_vista32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_68905? I'd suggest that you download the drivers to your local hard drive and install from there. Two reasons: one less variable to deal with during the install (your internet connection), and you'll then have the drivers handy should a reinstall be necessary later. |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
md;841191 Wrote: I see. Had a couple of follow-up questions that are related to this matter. I've noticed that when I import MS-DVR files into Windows Movie Maker, I get audio, but no video. 1. Is it possible that the later ATI driver might fix this? 2. Is it worth the risk of installing a driver that's not Windows certified? 3. If you're not able to use Windows Update, how do you uninstall the old driver before installing the new one? Thanks! I would check with the release notes from the driver set here to see if your issue is a known problem or resolved... https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206...ase_notes.html If not, contact the ATI Driver Support Team here : 'Catalyst Crew Feedback Program' (http://ati.supportcenteronline.com/i...D=486&type=web) -- Cyberwolf |
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Why doens't ATI post new drivers to Windows Update/ Update Catalog
While technically correct, this is not the actual reason.
Almost all versions of the ATI drivers have gone throught the WHQL process, and anything that ATI/AMD posts to their website will be WHQL signed. The reason that ATI does not want to post drivers to WU is because ATI does not sell hardware directly to consumers. ATI/AMD sells hardware to resellers and to OEMs, who in turn support the end user. If ATI were to post a bad driver to WU, OEMs like Dell would get the support call. This is the same deal for most hardware manufacturers. Here is a useful bit of information related to PCI hardwareIDs: The full PCI hardwareID of a device will contain information about who manufactured a device, and who the manufacturer resold the device to: Example: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0422&SUBSYS_C7353842&REV_A1 VEN_10DE is the PCI registration for NVIDIA INC. The Subsystem Vendor ID (3842, in this case) is the company NVIDIA resold the chipset to. A visit to www.pcisig.com (membership tab, vidsearch menu option) tells me that 3842 is the hex value for "eVGA.com Corporation". It is this corporation that is really responsible for providing me driver updates. "Rich." wrote in message . .. Because Microsoft only posts certified updates. Because of that you have to wait until the new driver has passed the lab tests and gets certified by Microsoft before they'll post it. "md" wrote in message ... When you use Device Manager to check for a new ATI driver, in this case for an x1600 Pro, Windows Update reports the latest version is installed version 8.391.0.0 dated 6/26/2007. But according to ATI's Web site, the latest version is 8.9. Why doesn't ATI push the latest driver to Windows Update -- so it would be easy for everyone to make sure they have the latest driver -- and to easily install it? |
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