I've been using the process mentioned in the blog link. The message I get from Windows is, "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."
I'm currently working with the drivers supplied by the 8.802 revision from above. For grins I did a search on my C:\ drive for all *.inf (there's 2805 of them-wow). 25 of them are within the AMD folder so I'm working my way through...
I've been using the process mentioned in the blog link. The message I get from Windows is, "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for our device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."
I'm currently working with the drivers supplied by the 8.802 revision from above. For grins I did a search on my C:\ drive for all *.inf files (there's 2805 of them-wow). 25 of them are within the AMD folder so I'm working my way through them. There have been nibbles 4 times when I get a list of products to choose from. None have been the exact GL V7300 so I pick the closest one but then I get the "are you sure" message from Windows, and I say, "yeah what the heck", and then it says, "the driver selected for this device does not support this version of Windows."
Sorry :-) This website is hanging on me for some reason and I didn't know my first post went through.
The latest - I just put the disc in which came with the board thinking even though the software wouldn't run maybe I could read it. Sure enough when I browse, the contents come up. Under Drivers/8.353.1-047125C-WIN64/Driver/XP6A_INF there is a file CA_47125.inf which so excitingly has a V7300 option! But...of course...it does not support my version of Windows.
I exhausted the 25, now I'm starting with the oldest driver in the list and working my way up. At this point I've put in so many hours trying to get this card to work I'm ready to return it. Any recommendations on a card to get? This one was an affordable $60 from Amazon, perfect for our budget. The only 'gaming' we're doing is Minecraft. I guess the next taxing item would be watching movies. Everything else is just the basic web browsing, email, office etc software.
You could always try newegg.com to search for a graphics card that meets your needs. I like Nvidia since they seem to update drivers the most but no manufacturer is without their issues time to time. You may even be able to find a newer generation card that is backward compatible to your system. Then see if you can find that device at Amazon.
I wasn't saying that; just stating that some of the newer devices should be backwards compatible. For example you may have pci-e x16 but pci-e x16 2.0 should work in most cases leaving you with more economical options and a better device. I don't know your full system specs so it is hard; if not impossible; to recommend a perfect fit for your budget and system. Computer hardware is literally old within 4-6 months when it comes to gaming graphics and the like.
You just need to find one that fits your needs and budget but be sure to check the reviews. Keep in mind that even though they may use the same chipset on the device doesn't mean that all manufacturers are created equal.
No worries, you had a 51% chance of being right
I've been using the process mentioned in the blog link. The message I get from Windows is, "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."
I'm currently working with the drivers supplied by the 8.802 revision from above. For grins I did a search on my C:\ drive for all *.inf (there's 2805 of them-wow). 25 of them are within the AMD folder so I'm working my way through...
No worries, you had a 51% chance of being right
I've been using the process mentioned in the blog link. The message I get from Windows is, "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for our device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."
I'm currently working with the drivers supplied by the 8.802 revision from above. For grins I did a search on my C:\ drive for all *.inf files (there's 2805 of them-wow). 25 of them are within the AMD folder so I'm working my way through them. There have been nibbles 4 times when I get a list of products to choose from. None have been the exact GL V7300 so I pick the closest one but then I get the "are you sure" message from Windows, and I say, "yeah what the heck", and then it says, "the driver selected for this device does not support this version of Windows."
Sign...
Sorry :-) This website is hanging on me for some reason and I didn't know my first post went through.
The latest - I just put the disc in which came with the board thinking even though the software wouldn't run maybe I could read it. Sure enough when I browse, the contents come up. Under Drivers/8.353.1-047125C-WIN64/Driver/XP6A_INF there is a file CA_47125.inf which so excitingly has a V7300 option! But...of course...it does not support my version of Windows.
Back to the 25.
I exhausted the 25, now I'm starting with the oldest driver in the list and working my way up. At this point I've put in so many hours trying to get this card to work I'm ready to return it. Any recommendations on a card to get? This one was an affordable $60 from Amazon, perfect for our budget. The only 'gaming' we're doing is Minecraft. I guess the next taxing item would be watching movies. Everything else is just the basic web browsing, email, office etc software.
You could always try newegg.com to search for a graphics card that meets your needs. I like Nvidia since they seem to update drivers the most but no manufacturer is without their issues time to time. You may even be able to find a newer generation card that is backward compatible to your system. Then see if you can find that device at Amazon.
Oh boy. I know my computer is old, but is Windows 7 really so antique that it will be hard to find something which is compatible?
I just hate Windows 8 with a passion and am not impressed by 10...
I wasn't saying that; just stating that some of the newer devices should be backwards compatible. For example you may have pci-e x16 but pci-e x16 2.0 should work in most cases leaving you with more economical options and a better device. I don't know your full system specs so it is hard; if not impossible; to recommend a perfect fit for your budget and system. Computer hardware is literally old within 4-6 months when it comes to gaming graphics and the like.
Here is the newegg selection in your price range.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007709 600007852 600007779 600007777 600007782 600007855 4025 4026
You just need to find one that fits your needs and budget but be sure to check the reviews. Keep in mind that even though they may use the same chipset on the device doesn't mean that all manufacturers are created equal.
You really should start your own thread so help could be specific to you issue.