Installing AMD Graphics Drivers: Troubleshooting Common Issues

When it comes to installing AMD graphics drivers, users often face frustrating issues that can hinder their gaming and computing experience. One common problem is when Windows Update keeps breaking the graphics drivers and Radeon Software, leaving users searching for solutions to resolve this issue.

But express-installing drivers can cause issues sometimes. They build atop your existing installation, and that’s generally a good thing! It keeps your existing settings intact. Considering that both AMD and Nvidia's drivers weigh in at roughly half a gigabyte, they’re some of the more complex software on your PC.

In this article, we will delve into troubleshooting common issues with installing AMD graphics drivers, including what to do when Windows Update keeps breaking them.

The Original Problem

Windows Update keeps breaking my graphics drivers and Radeon Software. This issue is particularly frustrating because it can cause instability and poor performance in games and other graphics-intensive applications.

Troubleshooting Steps

To troubleshoot this issue, we have tried several approaches. First, we blocked Windows Update from auto-installing these updates or auto-downloading via Control Panel > System & Security > System > Advanced System Settings > Hardware > Device Installation Settings and pressing 'No'. Unfortunately, this did not resolve the issue.

We also used DDU to wipe all AMD drivers and then re-installed drivers, but the issue persists. This suggests that the problem may be deeper-seated and requires further investigation.

Graphics Driver Information

The graphics driver currently installed on our system is AMD Graphics Driver 8.6002 (unsure how to format this properly). Previously, we were using Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 21.3.2 Driver Version 20.50.03.05 (Windows Driver Store Version 3.5017).

Operating System and Hardware Information

Our system is running Windows 10 Home 19042 1.5.0, as confirmed by the System Summary on System Information. The CPU is an AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics.

By following these troubleshooting steps and understanding the graphics driver information and operating system and hardware specifications, we hope to resolve the issue of Windows Update breaking our graphics drivers and Radeon Software.

Installing AMD graphics drivers can be a complex process, and issues like those described above are not uncommon. By trying different troubleshooting approaches, such as blocking Windows Update or using DDU, users may be able to resolve their issues and enjoy stable and smooth performance from their graphics hardware.

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