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Default Best way to clear nvidia drivers for ATi?

Hi,

Im testing out an ATi card for a bit, just need to know the best way to get rid of the Nvidia drivers, and install the ATi ones.

If you could tell me where to download them aswell that would be great.

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Easiest method below.
D/L Driver Cleaner Pro and install http://www.filepedia.com/desktop_sof...leaner_pro.cfm
1) R/Click My Computer
2) Select Manage> Device Manager
3) Expand Display Adapter> R/Click NVIDIA GeForce xxxx/ATI Radeon xxxx
4) Select Uninstall> Confirm Device Removal> OK
5) Restart Computer
6) Enter Safe Mode..Tap F8 during Post
7) Once in Safe Mode> Run Driver Cleaner Pro> Select nVidia (not nForceChipset/For ATI select ATI, ATI CCC, ATI WMD)> start Cleaning
8) Do step 7 Twice
9) Restart Computer> Cancel out of New Found Hardware Wizard
10) Navigate to the Location of your Drivers and Install.
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