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[boriseto]

Hi. I know that this model is older, but I was wondering if there is a way to install newer graphic drivers for it, because there are some glitches on certain games.

I can't install the official drivers from AMD site, because even they said that it depends on the maker of the laptop.

Anyway, my graphic card is Radeon HD 6470M.

Thank you.

[Acer-Tommy]

You may wish to try this page:

AMD Catalyst™ Notebook Display Driver

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonmob_win7-32.aspx

[boriseto]

Hello. Thank you for your response.

I have to say that I have tried the software drivers that are from the AMD site and I always get the same error:

The problem remains even if I try the automatic tool, that detects my graphic card, downloads the drivers software, but when I run it, the same screen appears.

[Acer-Tommy]

That is an odd situation.

Can you list for me the video adapters lited in Device Manager?

[boriseto]

The AMD Radeon HD 6470M is the only display device.

Anyway, after doing some more research, I found out that some companies brand the graphic card so they could add some unique features and similar stuff.

I guess that was the case with my Windows (Acer branded) and graphic card, since it didn't find it by the official drivers.

Well I found a site that modified the official drivers to bypass the check and kinda force install. If it's the right driver, there shouldn't be any damage.

The third party driver installed successfully and I have no problems at all, but only boosted performance.
The funny thing is that his modified driver, recognised the model of the laptop, windows, graphic card and installed all the goodies I used to have (AMD vision branding and Acer Aspire branding).

Thank you for helping me.