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updated driver and now pages lagging

johnnyboy4711 · 2009-05-15 08:34:20

hi all! I have a ati x1950 pro 256mb card. went to driver genius pro and i stated that i needed an update for card,grand! downloaded and installed it and now pages are lagging (like when i scroll down pages is reacting that millisecond slower and its so annoying!) anything i can do? is it to do with the ati catalyst…

15-05-2009 09:34AM

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johnnyboy4711

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hi all!
I have a ati x1950 pro 256mb card.
went to driver genius pro and i stated that i needed an update for card,grand!
downloaded and installed it and now pages are lagging (like when i scroll down pages is reacting that millisecond slower and its so annoying!)
anything i can do?
is it to do with the ati catalyst settings?
thanks in advance
john

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#2 15-05-2009 11:10AM

BadCharlie

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If you can't work it out. You can always roll back the drivers.

Or you could try and download them again and reinstall.

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#3 16-05-2009 07:57AM

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tried system restore no joy there either!
no idea what to do!
next bold step might be to re install XP.
any ideas anyone?
thanks
john

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#4 16-05-2009 08:18AM

Podman

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you could see in the device manager if there's any conflicting drivers,
or, deactivate google sidebar..?
..short of putting in more memory.

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#5 16-05-2009 08:39AM

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might this be psychological?

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#6 16-05-2009 01:54PM

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Overheal wrote: »

might this be psychological?

looking for a bit of assistance,if you cannot help stop being a wise ass!
thanks
john

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#7 16-05-2009 03:54PM

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#8 22-05-2009 08:56PM

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thanks guys and gals!
Old driver was a bit stubborn and i had two in at the same time!
thanks
slan
j

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#9 22-05-2009 09:05PM

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Uninstall all graphics drivers and reboot to safe mode and run driver sweeper, see this thread

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