9800 Pro Display Drivers- WTF WHY

[kiwi_3]

I have no idea why I cannot install any 9800 Pro drivers (either from the catalyst CD or a driver pack download from ATI). Whenever I try to install them, I get this error message- "Try to set up your display adapter with a standard VGA driver before running setup." But then, my computer gives me an error in the Found New Hardware Wizard window saying that there was a problem in installing the Video Controller (VGA Complatible). So, this is where I get stuck. It seems that I don't any any kind of basic VGA driver installed that my computer recognizes in order to install the ATI drivers. I don't know much about computers so yea, I'm desparate. Thanks.

Wndows XP Home
Athlon 2100+
512 MB RAM
Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb

P.S. I included a pic of the error. I've tried other potentially helpful forums such as driverheaven.com, only to be disappointed by the constant return of the stupid error message. I hope somebody here can finally put an end to this. I really wanna start using my 9800 pro!

 

[kiwi_3]

Can anyone help?

 

[BRODIEMAN2k4]

Try downloading the drivers from the ATI site, or fileplanet

 

[Asus]

First download and run driver cleaner software. Then come back and report.

 

[Frank]

Tried the Omega 4.8? It's pretty good...
Make sure you've deactivated the old card (if it's an on board card)