Graphic driver updated, but version still same?..

I just downloaded ATI Radeon XPRESS 200M Series new version from cnet.download.com because mines old version.. and yes I downloaded the same driver, just newer version FYI..

I installed it twice but when I go device manager, the version is still old one.. It didn't ask me to restart and I haven't restarted PC yet. Currently I'm downloading lots of stuffs so I don't really want to restart.

This is actually my first time upgrading graphic driver so if anyone's familiar with this, please help.

Regards

 

Hi my friend , you must use this tool

http://majorgeeks.com/Driver_Sweeper_d6171.html

running it in normal mode
restart your machine
follow this process even in safe mode
restart you machine

afterwards you could install the new driver :wave

 

Driver Sweeper is good.

I find for ATI cards to be a little sensitive, so I go right to the official site to find the download: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

It was near impossible for me to find the latest version of my graphics driver, but through the AMD/ATI GpuDownload Utility, it found and installed the most updated version.

 

This appears to be a laptop, with some brands and types, you're better to go to the maker for drivers, especially graphics. If you state make/model#, we're better equipped to dig deeper.

The longer a card/chipset has been out of production, the less likely it is that any new driver will add anything for an older model.

 

sorry I was busy, I really haven't responded nor read this thread.
I just researched and ATI is taken over by AMD, does that mean ATI graphic drivers no longer updatable?
Anyway I will try some of suggestions you guys provided.. I be back.

 

Win XP. Home Edition Service Pack 3
I'm not having any issue, just want to boost performance little bit for my computer game experience.

I don't know if 300M will work with Express 200M, but if it does, I am interested.

 

the thing is there's not even same video card model available on internet..
so how I install the new driver?
plus the file you gave me, I don't even know how to use. When I did analyze with the file, there's no input related to upgrade video card, although it shows the result? All I See is the delete button.