Windows XP and VIA 4-in-1 drivers

[Kain]

If I install Windows XP, will I have to install the VIA 4-in-1 drivers too like in Windows 98?

[Matthyahuw]

If you have a KT133 don't bother getting any new 4in1s. The ones that come off the XP disk are very good

[StealthHawk]

Originally posted by Kain
If I install Windows XP, will I have to install the VIA 4-in-1 drivers too like in Windows 98?

i'm pretty sure you don't have to.

VIA 4in1s might give slightly higher performance, but i wouldn't bet on it. i also wouldn't want to use VIA drivers unless i had to.

[eL_PuSHeR]

Remember the old saying: 'If ain't broke, don't fix it'. You don't need them. 4in1 drivers are just meant when you're running into trouble. If you're happy with your system, forget about them.

[locki]

yeah, i tried installing via 4 in 1 on xp before, it slowed down my performance...:o

[Jon]

If I remember correctly, XP comes with version 4.35 of the 4in1 drivers. I have never had any problems with them. Although I gave into temptation and installed the new Hyperion drivers after reading the sales pitch on their website. I was just a little shocked to see no performance improvement at all. In fact, I didn't notice any difference at all.

[Matthyahuw]

I think it's the 4.32s...still great, and VIA usually adds support to newer drivers, not many speed boosts in newer versions...