Posts by Sevada88

Quote:Originally Posted by tompsonn Yes if the driver INF is left behind, Windows will re-install the driver for the device from the driver store... unless you disable the device (which you can't... what the heck). Check for an...

Quote:Originally Posted by tompsonn What about the uninstall option? (I assume you have been uninstalling the driver via Programs and Features)? I actually use Your Uninstaller. Uninstalled there, closed the program and re-opened to...

Quote:Originally Posted by tompsonn Disable the touchpad - the uninstaller must not be removing INF and other related files. Disabling should be enough to stop the driver loading. Alternatively, you could visit the Synaptics website...

Okay will do. I was looking for something like that, but you gave me the answer already. EDIT: this is weird, it was already set to Never install driver software from Windows Update.

When I uninstall the drivers, it says I have to restart my laptop. Once restarted, it automatically installs drivers for the touchpad. Is that going to be a problem when I enable verifier? EDIT: this is the same driver, from 2009.

Of course, give me max 10 minutes.

Quote:Originally Posted by tompsonn Great Not sure why that warranted a disk check, but hey - whatever! I think we might have found a dodgy driver. There are no dump files...I guess I should have copied the files before restoring...

Okey, enable Driver Verifier and restarted. Once the logon screen appeared, the little sound it plays was a little "choppy"; as if it was being interrupted. After I got to desktop, it crashed. Now, it is restarting, and checking the file...

Crucial M4 or Samsung 830. You can't go wrong with either.

Guys, I want to install Win 8, how can I back-up my progress? EDIT: would a simple copy/paste of my profile work? NVM, got it.