Catalyst Drivers Suite 7.12 for WinXP

[xZippy]

I downloaded the Catalyst Drivers Software Suite 7.12 off of this site. The problem is, it won't install completely, after a while right before the installing begins, I get this error. Look in the attachment. The current Catalyst version I have is 7.7, and the control center never opens up, although Catalyst's ATI processes and stuff are running in the as seen in the task manager. I really need to update this, can anyone help me?

[ShadowFold]

have you tried 7.11? Its pretty much the same thing.

[mikek75]

Have you installed .net framework 2.0? Also, for an AGP card you are better off with 7.7, AGP isn't supported by newer drivers yet as far as I'm aware.

[Azza17]

Use Omega drivers for AGP on WinXP :)

[Jimmy 2004]

Are you sure you downloaded the correct version (not Vista or 64-bit)?

[Namslas90]

Following these simple instructions before installing new drivers, makes upgrading ATI Drivers real easy;

http://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questionID=20870

Click the link under Software Instaltion for your card.

:toast:

[xZippy]

Are you sure you downloaded the correct version (not Vista or 64-bit)?
I'm quite sure. In my Add/Remove programs it says I have .NET 2.0 Service Pack 1, and it cannot be uninstalled. Even in Safe Mode. And I can't reinstall 2.0.

[DOM]

have you gone to MS Update thing to make sure you got everything ?

[wiak]

Following these simple instructions before installing new drivers, makes upgrading ATI Drivers real easy;

http://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&questionID=20870

Click the link under Software Instaltion for your card.

:toast:
try manualy install the driver via device manager
you system info is kinda pointless btw

[xZippy]

try manualy install the driver via device manager
you system info is kinda pointless btw
Because...?

[wiak]

Because...?
sometimes the installer has install problems, so do it manualy as i said

[Cabnu]

Try the drivers from Sapphire:
http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/support/drivers.php

Download the APG only drivers, it is Catalyst 7.10 and the one that work best with my
HD 2600XT AGP - 256MB DDR3. Newer isn't always better

You should also be able to install this version of Catalyst 7.11 from here, if you want to
try how it perform:
http://www.visiontek.com/teksupport/drivers/7.11n_XP_driver.html

There is a way you can install Catalyst 7.12, but I advise against it because it doesn't
work properly on AGP cards, believe me - been there, done that :-(

But here is how to if you want to test it:

1) Install Catalyst 7.12, when it has extracted all the files cancel the installation.

2) Browse to C:\ATI\SUPPORT\7-12_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_55811\Driver\Driver\XP_INF

3) Edit the file CX_54435.inf
and under the line "ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT" = ati2mtag_RV630, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9588
put ind this line: "ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT AGP" = ati2mtag_RV630, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9586

4) Right-click My Computer => then select Properties => Select the Hardware tab => Click the Device Manager button => Display Adaptors => Right-click ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT AGP => Update Driver => Choose Install from a list or specific location => Next => Choose Don't search. I will choose the driver to install. => Next => Untick Show compatible hardware => Click the "Have Disk" button => Browse to C:\ATI\SUPPORT\7-12_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_55811\Driver\Driver\XP_INF => open CX_55811.inf => OK => Coose ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT AGP => Next

But remember! the catalyst 7.10 for APG only from Sapphire is the one that works the best
with my 2600XT AGP - 256MB DDR3, and I recomend that you use that. :)