Install Windows, ATI Graphics Won't Install/Resolution Poor/Speakers Don't Work

Hey Apple Community,
I recently installed 64 bit Windows Home Premium on my 2011 MB Pro after getting it back from repair. I had Windows on it last time and it worked great, but this time I'm having some major problems. I followed the bootcamp assistant and Apple's online, downloaded all the windows software, etc. Partitioned the hard drive, formatted the bootcamp disk when asked, and it installed all the bootcamp stuff from bootcamp assistant.
However, it failed to install some files when it was on "ATI Graphics" - the installed stalled forever, and said some files were missing or corrupt. I was able to continue with the installation, and it loaded into Windows.
The resolution on Windows is terrible at 800x600. I went to Display and I can't even select my normal 1440x900 resolution like on my Mac side or like I previously had it on Windows. I tried to run the set up from the flash drive again, and it again failed on ATI Graphics.
Additionally, all my keys worked (such as lowering screen brightness, etc), but my speakers do not work. The icon shows up when hitting the keys, but no sound is produced.
Any help is greatly appreciated. I don't have too much technical knowledge but I have some and can try to implement any solution.
(I have no idea why it worked last time but not this time :/)

you have to install the apple bootcamp drivers
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