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Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers
To ensure successful installation of the graphics card driver, uninstall the graphic drivers for the existing graphics card before removing the graphics card from the computer.
Depending on the operating system, choose either the Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ uninstall procedure:
•Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) on page 4.
•Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) on page 4.
Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP)
1With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications.
2From the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs.
3Select the current graphics card drivers, and then click Add/Remove. The Wizard helps remove the current display drivers.
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. For example, DVD player or multimedia applications.
4Turn off the system after removing the drivers.
Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™)
1With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications.
2From Control Panel,
3Click Uninstall.
4If the Programs and Features uninstall confirmation dialog appears, click Yes.
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. For example, DVD player or multimedia applications.
5Turn off the system after removing the drivers.