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The thread discusses updating NVIDIA drivers on Windows 7, focusing on safety and recovery steps. The original poster questions if the Catalyst installer verifies compatibility automatically and how to revert to a previous driver if issues arise, especially in safe mode. Respondents clarify that the installer checks for the latest version, and uninstallation can be done via Windows or Safe Mode, but previous drivers must be manually reinstalled afterward. Overall, the conversation emphasizes cautious driver updates and proper uninstallation procedures to prevent system issues.
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Assume I found a newer (Catalyst) Driver for my Win 7 graphic card but I am not sure if it is really the correct.

So if I double click on the download Catalyst (Suite) package and start the installation:

Does the installation procedure check at first if it is really the correct version?

If there is no auto-self-detection and I proceed with the installation and something goes wrong:
How do I undo the driver installation and revert to the previous state?

If the driver messes my system I cannot do an uninstall through windows.
So there must be another way.

Can I do an uninstall in safe re-booted Windows7?
In other words does safe mode use a different (built-in) graphic driver?

When I get uninstall the wrong Catalyst driver it somehow is automatcially the previous driver re-activated or do I have to install it (again)?

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pstein said:
Assume I found a newer (Catalyst) Driver for my Win 7 graphic card but I am not sure if it is really the correct.
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OK

pstein said:
So if I double click on the download Catalyst (Suite) package and start the installation:
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Yes

pstein said:
Does the installation procedure check at first if it is really the correct version?
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It checks to see if you have the most current one...if you do it wont install.

pstein said:
If there is no auto-self-detection and I proceed with the installation and something goes wrong:
How do I undo the driver installation and revert to the previous state?
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Yes...you can uninstall it using windows, from the; control panel>programs>programs/features>uninstall or change a program. Or you can use Link Removed.

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pstein said:
Assume I found a newer (Catalyst) Driver for my Win 7 graphic card but I am not sure if it is really the correct.
Click to expand...
OK

pstein said:
So if I double click on the download Catalyst (Suite) package and start the installation:
Click to expand...
Yes

pstein said:
Does the installation procedure check at first if it is really the correct version?
Click to expand...
It checks to see if you have the most current one...if you do it wont install.

pstein said:
If there is no auto-self-detection and I proceed with the installation and something goes wrong:
How do I undo the driver installation and revert to the previous state?
Click to expand...
Yes...you can uninstall it using windows, from the; control panel>programs>programs/features>uninstall or change a program. Or you can use Link Removed.

pstein said:
Can I do an uninstall in safe re-booted Windows7?
In other words does safe mode use a different (built-in) graphic driver?
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Yes...you can use safemode to uninstall....and no...it only uses the graphics card you have in the system no special GPU. But it uses it in basic mode and at the lowest resolution.

pstein said:
When I get uninstall the wrong Catalyst driver it somehow is automatcially the previous driver re-activated or do I have to install it (again)?
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Once a drive is uninstalled it's gone. You will then need to download and install the previous driver/software package from the manufactures website.
 
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