Because Microsoft only posts certified updates. Because of that you have to
wait until the new driver has passed the lab tests and gets certified by
Microsoft before they'll post it.
"md" <mdkrantz@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> When you use Device Manager to check for a new ATI driver, in this
> case for an x1600 Pro, Windows Update reports the latest version is
> installed version 8.391.0.0 dated 6/26/2007.
>
> But according to ATI's Web site, the latest version is 8.9.
>
> Why doesn't ATI push the latest driver to Windows Update -- so it
> would be easy for everyone to make sure they have the latest driver --
> and to easily install it?