Shut Computer Off During Graphics Driver Update (AMD HD7970), Lots Of Issues

[it is james]

Hi all, and sorry if this is in the wrong forum.

Yesterday, my graphics card driver kept crashing and recovering so I tried updating it using AMD's driver updater tool. Halfway through, the driver crashed again and was unable to recover, so I had to shut the computer off and hoped for the best. Immediately after turning it back on, I began noticing issues (lines through the screen, pixelation)

The computer is able to boot up, but my monitor shuts off claiming there is no signal as soon as it actually boots into Windows 7 (64-bit) and hits the Windows lock screen. I shut off the computer and unplugged my graphics card, reset the CMOS, and changed the default graphics to integrated, but had the same issue. I found out I'm only able to maintain signal if I boot up in safe mode.

I did so, and redownloaded AMD's Catalyst Control Center and attempted to install it. Unfortunately, the installation failed with a message stating it “failed to load the detection driver” I looked around and a thread said to uninstall previous versions, but I'm unable to do so in safe mode.

At this point, I'm not sure what to do. Any input or advice would be appreciated, thank you.

 

[Coolboy951]

you see lines when you use the GPU?

Yes, the computer works completely fine when using integrated graphics.

I do not think it is the slot because I tested it on every slot on my motherboard and the issue persists.

I do not think it is the drivers because I removed and reinstalled those several times already.

If its not the GPU what could it be? At this point I'm actually hoping it IS the gpu so I can upgrade.But I don't want to waste the money if its not actually the GPU

Now that i think about it it might be your GPU, can you try it on a different tv?

 

[it is james]

you see lines when you use the GPU?

Yes, the computer works completely fine when using integrated graphics.

I do not think it is the slot because I tested it on every slot on my motherboard and the issue persists.

I do not think it is the drivers because I removed and reinstalled those several times already.

If its not the GPU what could it be? At this point I'm actually hoping it IS the gpu so I can upgrade.But I don't want to waste the money if its not actually the GPU

Now that i think about it it might be your GPU, can you try it on a different tv?

I don't have anything else to test on unfortunately. 🙁 The monitor works fine on integrated graphics though, so does the cord when it's plugged into the motherboard on integrated graphics.

 

[Coolboy951]

you see lines when you use the GPU?

Yes, the computer works completely fine when using integrated graphics.

I do not think it is the slot because I tested it on every slot on my motherboard and the issue persists.

I do not think it is the drivers because I removed and reinstalled those several times already.

If its not the GPU what could it be? At this point I'm actually hoping it IS the gpu so I can upgrade.But I don't want to waste the money if its not actually the GPU

Now that i think about it it might be your GPU, can you try it on a different tv?

I don't have anything else to test on unfortunately. 🙁 The monitor works fine on integrated graphics though, so does the cord when it's plugged into the motherboard on integrated graphics.

Sorry to say it its your GPU /:

 

[it is james]

Ok, I have big news.

Out of desperation I reinstalled the drivers again and for some reason, it worked this time. I loaded up Skyrim and everything's running smooth, but the lines are reappearing for a second and then the display driver crashes again, just like before all of this happened.

Could it still be because of the GPU or is it the driver?

Just when we thought we had this figured out, this happens... lol.

Edit: It's crashing and failing to recover completely now. I think I'm just going to order a new card. On another note, my computers volume is now extremely low (even with everything maxed) so I'm going to try and sort out that issue now.

Thanks to all who helped!