Forcing driver installation

jryoo

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Hello, I tried to start Minecraft (a game that uses advanced openGL) and it doesn't work. So I tried everything. I updated my drivers, downloaded again etc etc. So I decided to try installing Windows 7 drivers. Well, CCC says it doesn't meet requirement and just exits. Is there any way to force the installation or somebody have a clue of how to fix this?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 RP x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon
    Sound Card
    Unknown but okay
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ??
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Internet Speed
    slow
First, I will demonstrate my noob level by asking, what is CCC?

Second, by saying "Windows 7 drivers," do you mean that you installed the drivers for Windows 7 normally, or that you installed the Windows 7 drivers in compatibility mode, or something else entirely? Until you tell me exactly what you did, I can't help you.

Finally, if you just want to play Minecraft, why not dual-boot Ubuntu and Windows 7? Ubuntu is a free, open-source Linux distro that is officially supported for Minecraft. With the addition of the also-free Wyne program, Ubuntu can run some .exe files, though NOT ALL.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Consumer Preview AND Windows 7 Home Premium x64 (Dual Boot)
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Athlon II X4 645 Propus 3.1GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX645WFK42GM - OEM
    Motherboard
    BIOSTAR A780L3B AM3 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
    Memory
    Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model P
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX HD-657X-ZHF2 Radeon HD 6570 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer S201HLbd Black 20" 5ms LED-Backlight LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1600X900
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
    PSU
    APEX AL-D500EXP 500W ATX12V Power Supply
    Case
    APEX TX-381-C Black Steel Micro ATX Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    ZALMAN CNPS7000C-AlCu 2 Ball CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Standard Dell PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Wireless USB Microsoft IntelliPoint Mouse
    Internet Speed
    In theory, 300 Mbps. In practice, ~180 Kbps
    Other Info
    Plays Minecraft on max settings at 100+ FPS
    Haven't tried Chess yet :P
1. Uhh, I think it's some kind of software provided by AMD
2. Just "normal" mode
3. I do have Ubuntu on my system but FPS sucks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 RP x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon
    Sound Card
    Unknown but okay
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ??
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Internet Speed
    slow
Can you provide your graphics card model? Radeon is not enough. If you cannot find your model can you specify your exact computer model? You can run the ati installer by right clicking the setup.exe and choosing properties. Then click the Compatibility tab and then press the button which says "Change settings for all users". Check the box which says "Run this program in comparability mode for:". Then click the dropdown box and choose "Windows 7"

If that doesn't work run the installer and let it fail. Then right click "My computer" and choose "Manage". Click Device manager in the side bar and expand "Display adapters". Right click your card and choose Update driver software. Click browse my computer and then "let me pick from a list....". Click "Have Disk" and browse to (I don't have an ati card, but ill do my best to remember) C:\Ati\...Version...\Driver\Display\something.inf.

As for Ubuntu, you have to install the proprietary drivers. The open source driver that come with Ubuntu at default do not have good hardware acceleration.

First, I will demonstrate my noob level by asking, what is CCC?
CCC stands for Catalyst Control Center, which is the control panel for ati cards.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    ASRock z77 Extreme 4
    Memory
    Team Elite 8GB (4 x 2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 3000 & Nvidia GT 530
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC892
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital Caviar Black 750 GB SATA III 7200 RPM
    PSU
    Antec NEO ECO 620C 620W
    Case
    NZXT GAMMA Classic Series
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
    Keyboard
    i-rocks RF-6570
    Mouse
    i-rocks RF-7550A
    Internet Speed
    17Mbps
It doesn't matter too too too much since I just gave up :( but radeon was smart enough to defeat compatibility mode and gave me an error.

Oh so I should've downloaded the zip file version made for geeks... I see.
I'll be able to do that when I return to Windows 8.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 RP x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon
    Sound Card
    Unknown but okay
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ??
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Internet Speed
    slow
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