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Default Installing new hardware... what about Vista?
Hi guys...

Soon I hope to install new hardware (GPU) But I've heard that Vista is ****ing up if it detects new hardware, is it true?
Im dualbooting XP 32bit and Vista 64Bit... Any need for formating when installing a new GPU?



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No, you should be fine. Remember to clean out your drivers with Driver Cleaner Pro though.

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No, you should be fine. Remember to clean out your drivers with Driver Cleaner Pro though.
Okay cool, so im going to uninstall my drivers, run driver cleaner, and then put the new GPU in? or how?
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You should be fine, just clean up afterwards... see also my guide... very useful.
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