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The Radeon HD5850 is a graphics card from ATI (AMD) that has been discussed on WindowsForum.com in the context of driver-related issues on Windows 7. One common problem reported is a black screen upon startup after installing or updating ATI Catalyst drivers, such as version 11.7. Users experiencing this issue may find that the system boots to a black screen after the Windows loading screen, though safe mode remains accessible. Uninstalling the driver in safe mode typically resolves the problem, suggesting a driver conflict or incompatibility. Troubleshooting steps for the Radeon HD5850 often involve driver rollback or using alternative driver versions to achieve stable operation.
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    Windows 7 Black screen upon startup after installing ATI drivers

    Hi, I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (SP 1), and my video card is ATI Radeon HD5850. I recently updated my ATI driver (Catalyst) to a newer version, 11.7. I am still unsure if this fact is relevant, but the same day I performed the update, a serious problem appeared. Whenever I turn on my...
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    • ati drivers black screen boot log catalyst driver issues graphics card radeon hd5850 safe mode sp1 startup windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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