Is 'vgasafe' the same as 'standard vga'?

[David Hewitt]

Having trouble installing the ATI CAT 5.5 drivers for my new Sapphire X800XL
that I bought yesterday.Getting a 'severe' message two thirds into
installing drivers - as follows ' set up was unable to complete the
installation.Try to set up your display adaptor with a standard vga driver
before running setup'.

X800 card currently running under 'vgasafe' so at least I can access the
internet etc.

I have tried installing drivers under safe mode, and ensuring my previous
nVidea drivers have been removed.

Running Pentium P2.4, Intel Motherboard D845GBV

Appreciate any help

Dave

 

[Raztax]

You say that you tried installing the drivers in safe mode, have you
tried uninstalling the nvidia drivers from add/remove programs?

 

[David Hewitt]

yes, and re-installing the original nVidea card - re-installed the nVidea
drivers and removed again.
I have seen other comments regarding 'vgasafe' and ATI not recognising it.
But if this is the case not sure how I can install 'standard vga', if indeed
that is the problem

I assume this must be a softward problem?

Appreciate any help. Bit frustrating having just sent £200 on a new card and
can't get the drivers to install

Dave

 

[David Hewitt]

sorry vgasafe should read vgasave

yes, and re-installing the original nVidea card - re-installed the nVidea
drivers and removed again.
I have seen other comments regarding 'vgasafe' and ATI not recognising it.
But if this is the case not sure how I can install 'standard vga', if
indeed that is the problem

I assume this must be a softward problem?

Appreciate any help. Bit frustrating having just sent £200 on a new card
and can't get the drivers to install

Dave

 

[DL]

I believe you will find a driver uninstal utility on the ATI site, google
returns a hit.

You may be able to force std vga, by removing your graphics card in hardware
devices, and on reboot kill the found new hardware wizard.