Windows 7 ATI RadeonHD 4250 Error On Start Up

[mooey531]

I've tried to install ATI RadeonHD 4250 video card driver but whenever i I go to restart my computer it always ends up on the windows desktop with no icons, no start menu or blue bar at the bottom etc..., and when I press Ctrl+Alt+Del it goes to a black screen.

I hope you can help me,Thanks.

My Specs are:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/29/2011, 19:57:25
Machine name: TOM-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: FOXCONN
System Model: RS880M06-8KRS3HX
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/20/10 16:15:26 Ver: 08.00.15
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1090T Processor (6 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3840MB RAM
Page File: 3223MB used, 4453MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
Manufacturer: (Standard display types)
Chip type: ATI ATOMBIOS
DAC type: 8 bit
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9715&SUBSYS_0E36105B&REV_00
Display Memory: n/a
Dedicated Memory: n/a
Shared Memory: n/a
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (1Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model:
Monitor Id:
Native Mode:
Output Type:
Driver Name: vga
Driver File Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Version: 6.1.7600.16385
DDI Version: unknown
Driver Model: unknown
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/14/2009 00:38:47, 15360 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-D455-11CF-EA33-8633AEC2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x9715
SubSys ID: 0x0E36105B
Revision ID: 0x0000
Driver Strong Name: Unknown
Rank Of Driver: Unknown
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
D3D9 Overlay: n/a
DXVA-HD: n/a
DDraw Status: Not Available
D3D Status: Not Available
AGP Status: Not Available
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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_105B0E36&REV_1002
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 01:07:00, 350208 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Description: Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_105B0E36&REV_1002
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 01:07:00, 350208 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing issues after trying to install the ATI Radeon HD 4250 video card driver on your Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit system. The symptoms you described, such as ending up with no icons, start menu, or taskbar after restarting your computer, indicate there might be a driver compatibility issue. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue: 1. Boot into Safe Mode: - Restart your computer and repeatedly press the F8 key during startup to access the Advanced Boot Options menu. - Select "Safe Mode" and see if you can boot into Windows with the basic display driver. 2. Uninstall the Driver in Safe Mode: - In Safe Mode, uninstall the ATI Radeon HD 4250 driver: - Right-click on "Computer" and select "Properties." - Click on "Device Manager" on the left pane. - Locate the ATI Radeon HD 4250 under Display adapters, right-click on it, and select "Uninstall." - Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation. 3. Revert to the Standard VGA Driver: - After uninstalling the ATI driver, reboot your computer and let Windows automatically reinstall the Standard VGA Graphics Adapter driver. 4. Update the Driver: - Download the latest driver for the ATI Radeon HD 4250 from the official AMD website that is compatible with Windows 7 64-bit. - Install the downloaded driver and follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Verify System Compatibility: - Ensure that the driver you are installing is specifically designed for your Windows 7 64-bit operating system and the ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card. 6. Check for Windows Updates: - Make sure your system is up to date by installing any pending Windows updates that might include driver updates. 7. Check Event Viewer: - Use the Event Viewer to check for any error messages or warnings that might provide further insight into the issue. If these steps do not resolve the issue, it might be necessary to seek further assistance from AMD support or a professional technician to diagnose the problem with the driver installation. Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific error messages during the process!