Win32/XP problem with 9800

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https://support.ati.com/ics/support [...] olderID=27
previous drivers are there - you just need to look a little harder next
time.

"SL" <pillott@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hey all,
>
> Problem: Generic Host for Win32 Error
>
> I recently did a rebuild of my pc. Its a homebuilt that was doing fine
> with the 9800 pro (ati). Of course, everything was updated and doing
> fine. The only exception this time, is that I used the Via 4-in1 drivers
> on my Abit KD7a motherboard and ATi's latest 5.4 drivers and control
> panel. The last 10 rebuilds, I opted out of loading the Via. I only did
> it this time in trying to possibly achieve a higher level pc gaming rig.
> And all was still well. I then installed my Ati Remote Wonder and its
> driver. That is when I got the errors. So, naturally I uninstalled and
> the problem did not resurface.
>
> I was going to try to install it again. I uninstalled the current 5.4's
> with Driver Cleaner Pro. I then reloaded the 5.4's again. I then got the
> problem only one time, on its first reboot. Nothing seems to be affected,
> but Murphy does have his laws
>
> I did have both the 9800 pro and the Remote Wonder operating just fine
> with the 4.08 drivers. But, I can only seem to find the release notes on
> Ati's site, not the drivers themselves.
>
> My question is this. What is most likely the problem that you would
> think, and where would I find the 4.08 drivers that I know did not have
> the problem?
>
> Any advice is always appreciated.
>
> Thanks all,
> SL
>

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati (More info?)

You don't *need* it. However, ATi recommends it.

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bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."


"dino" <whyme@help.com> wrote in message
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> do you have SP2 in?....I had read somewhere that you need SP2 to run the
> latest drivers.
>
>

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati (More info?)

I slip streamed SP2 into the files from my XP CD and created a new XP CD
that is up-to-date. Very handy when you're doing a reinstall.

JK

"SL" <pillott@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have SP2 installed. I do that first thing on a rebuild.
>
> SL
> "First of One" <daxinfx@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> newsZCdnRxUsbwnAcTfRVn-2w@rogers.com...
>> You don't *need* it. However, ATi recommends it.
>>
>> --
>> "War is the continuation of politics by other means.
>> It can therefore be said that politics is war without
>> bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."
>>
>>
>> "dino" <whyme@help.com> wrote in message
>> news:Q6P5e.27327$Fy3.1758971@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> do you have SP2 in?....I had read somewhere that you need SP2 to run the
>>> latest drivers.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>