BootCamp Alternative Driver thread

[matty429]

I don't know about anyone else , But I'd like to see a sticky thread with alternative drivers for bootcamp,

So far, I'm looking for a new driver for the MacBook Pro sound that will re-route sound..(MacBook wont disable internal speakers when plugged into headphones etc..)

[broaddd]

For headphone support, but no internal speaker support (ie. the reverse of Boot Camp driver) just install the driver suggested at http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Users/Drivers after you install the Boot Camp drivers.

[skagen]

FOr video cards, use the Omega Drivers found throughout the net.

[Cynic821]

omega drivers? explain please

[imapetert]

http://www.omegadrivers.net

Basically tweaked ati catalyst drivers with more friendly controls

[scross28]

I was getting wireless drop outs all the time using the Windows XP configuration utility. So I went and did a google search for Atheros Utility.
I found it rather easily, installed it, setup my profile and wireless hasn't dropped since.

Here is the link I found.

http://www.funchords.com/Atheros_4.1.2.71.zip

The MAC driver version is 4.12.133 but this version seems to be working rather nicely.

If anyone can find the newest driver/utility please post.

[scross28]

I forgot to mention that I'm running a MBP 2.0

[Frischluft]

I was getting wireless drop outs all the time using the Windows XP configuration utility. So I went and did a google search for Atheros Utility.
I found it rather easily, installed it, setup my profile and wireless hasn't dropped since.

Here is the link I found.

http://www.funchords.com/Atheros_4.1.2.71.zip

The MAC driver version is 4.12.133 but this version seems to be working rather nicely.

If anyone can find the newest driver/utility please post.

I get Blue Screens with those drivers. Bascially they work ok, but every once in a while, without noticeable reason my Mini crashes to blue screen with and error message idetifiing this driver. So I will go back to the old ones.

[moksha]

I get Blue Screens with those drivers. Bascially they work ok, but every once in a while, without noticeable reason my Mini crashes to blue screen with and error message idetifiing this driver. So I will go back to the old ones.

Well that's what you get when you use WIndows....:)

[bgd]

Well that's what you get when you use WIndows....:)
Actually, that's what you get when you use unsigned and incompatible drivers. I don't remember the last time I had a blue screen on my 24/7 heavy duty desktop...

[diamondsw]

I only use the Apple drivers, and I also get blue screens on occasion. Like bgd, I do not get blue screens on my work Thinkpad, which gets much heavier use.

Overall, it's a beta. Problems are expected, regardless of the drivers. Personally, I'll choose to use ones that are at least theoretically more stable. ;) However, if people want to experiment with other drivers, configurations, etc, more power and instability to them.

[Frischluft]

I only use the Apple drivers, and I also get blue screens on occasion. Like bgd, I do not get blue screens on my work Thinkpad, which gets much heavier use.

Overall, it's a beta. Problems are expected, regardless of the drivers. Personally, I'll choose to use ones that are at least theoretically more stable. ;) However, if people want to experiment with other drivers, configurations, etc, more power and instability to them.

Which drivers cause your bluescreens on the Mac? The Wireless drivers as well? I had problems with wireless using xom and the drivers recommended here already.

[diamondsw]

Which drivers cause your bluescreens on the Mac? The Wireless drivers as well? I had problems with wireless using xom and the drivers recommended here already.

It was actually difficult to track down; the DLL implicated showed up in searches as anything from related to sound to USB. Sadly, I don't have the DLL name, but next time it happens I'll be sure to write it down.

[mac wilson]

they should make this thread a sticky.

[lasvegas]

I had a blue screen when I first booted after installing the Apple Driver CD. Pressing the Power button shut down normally. Then I booted in Safe Mode (Press F8 after selecting Windows through Option) and set the resolution properly. Video has worked flawlessly since. I also ran the 3D tests and they all ran perfectly on the MacBook Pro (I don't play games though).

LasVegas