catalyst 5.8

[Wolfram]

Originally Posted by Salvadoreno

i have an ATI 9800 Pro and i tried to DL catalyst 5.8 today but apparently my windows wont allow it to pass a test or wut not. My computer is really screwy i need it reformated

As others say here it most likely the WHQL - Windows hardware/software certification. I suggest an uninstall via the Control Panel and the Driver Cleaner. Before reformat unless you have other issues with the OS.

Download the 5.8 from ATi again if you can to be sure it is not corrupted in dwn load. Have the 5.8 ready on Desktop -

Go to CP uninstall, reboot, DC program set for ATi (your partial install and or prior drivers can leave behind files this will clean it), reboot - Windows will default you to a 600x480 DT res I think, then.

Turn off virus protection (be sure you off the Internet) & some virus progs see driver installs as attacks. Also if you are using the Catalyst be sure you have Net Framework installed and all its updates from Microsoft first.

Run the driver executable; a window may pop up saying not WHQL certified- continue anyway it may pop up a couple times but continue.

reboot

reset your res as you like...

If you still have troubles after the install try going to Start, Run & type in "dxdiag" without the qoute marks, click OK; this is a basic diagnostic of DX and the driver.

Still have troubles try also reposting here or go to:

http://forums.guru3d.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=46

Link is to a great place to post problems - but before posting here they have a great sticky tips to read first to help.

Hang in there mister we can try and help you.