Failed to load amd search driver. How to install ATI video card driver. Reasons why AMD Catalyst Control Center may not start

So that the computer user can configure how the image generated by the system and applications, video card developers supply special programs along with drivers for their equipment. In the case of AMD ATI graphics cards, the corresponding software is called . However, despite the fact that the company makes significant efforts to ensure that the user does not experience problems with their software, glitches may still occur in its operation. So at one point the user, when trying to open CCC, may see the following message: “The AMD Catalyst Control Center cannot be started at the moment.” Let's figure out what to do in this case.

Reasons why AMD Catalyst Control Center may not start

There may be several reasons why AMD Catalyst Control Center is currently not starting. Most often, the corresponding problem is caused by outdated drivers. In this case, the conflict can be caused not only by the video card driver, but also by other equipment (for example, the motherboard), since AMD by and large focuses on the latest hardware and software.

The second most common cause of problems starting AMD Catalyst Control Center at the moment is blocking some program components by antivirus. Many anti-spyware programs do not work perfectly, and therefore they can quarantine files that are completely harmless, but important for the operation of the system.

The third reason is incompatibility of the software with the operating system. Some users, after reinstalling Windows, do not download the latest drivers, but install them, for example, from the CD that came with the video card. If the corresponding software was developed, for example, for Windows 7, and the user’s computer already has Windows 10, then there is a possibility that it will not work correctly on it.

And the last reason: corrupted program files. It is possible that some components were accidentally removed or the corresponding sector of the hard drive was damaged.

How to resolve Catalyst Control Center failure to start

To fix the message “AMD Catalyst Control Center cannot be launched at this time,” you should try to reinstall the driver by downloading its new version from the official AMD website. To do this you will need:

Go to the website SUPPORT.AMD.COM;
In the “Drivers and Support” section, select your operating system version;
Download the software by clicking on the “Download” button;
Start the installation process.

In most cases, there is no need to remove old drivers first. The installer will do this himself, replacing the old software with new software. However, if you still want to clear the system of relevant programs in advance, then do the following:

Go to the “SYSTEM_DISK:\Program Files\ATI\CIM\Bin” folder and open the “Setup.exe” file;
In the window that opens, select “Delete”;
Click “Next”, and then “Finish”;
Restart your computer;
After that, install new drivers.

If the appropriate steps do not help fix the error “AMD Catalyst Control Center cannot be started at this time,” then try updating the drivers for all devices. It would also be a good idea to look into your antivirus and see what files it has quarantined. If there are AMD CCC components there, you will need to remove them from there.

I assure you, friends, the automatic driver search program is also available on the website amd.com/ru.

If you have an ATi Radeon video card, then searching and installing a driver on the official AMD website is even easier than on the NVIDIA website. In this article, we will install the ATI video card driver automatically and manually.

Or try installing the driver automatically using the operating system itself or a special program, details in our article " "

To thoroughly understand this issue, here is what I suggest to you. One of my friends asked me to install drivers on his laptop, and so, he also has a video card, like our reader, ATi Radeon. Let's go with me through all the stages of automatically installing a driver on an ATi Radeon video card. We will also consider the question how to install ATI video card driver in manual mode. Also, we will analyze the errors that you may encounter during the driver installation process.

Let's go to the official website http://www.amd.com/ru. Without clicking, point the mouse at Drivers and support

And in the drop-down menu, left-click on Drivers and Download Center.

Then, if you want, you can select and download your driver manually on the left side of the window, for example, you have a laptop, so we select Notebook Graphics Desktop Graphics, then the series, product model and operating system, but you can make everything much simpler, namely, select the driver automatically, select Automatically Detect and Install and Download Now

The page for automatically installing drivers AMD Driver Autodetect opens, click Download again.

We save the driver installer in the folder we need.

The installer has downloaded, run it.

Our video card and the driver we need are automatically detected. Download .

In this place you may encounter errors, for example this “ Could not download file: Could not parse error" The issue is resolved very simply. Disable the antivirus while installing the ATI driver.

The previous window disappears and the installation of the ATi Radeon video card driver into our operating system begins.

Click Install.

Initial ATI driver installation window. Next.

Install.

I advise you to select Quick installation.

We accept the user agreement.

The driver and related services are installed.

Ready . We can have a look installation log.

That's it.

If any of the readers want install ATI video card driver manually, then it is a little more complicated and you must know the series and model of your video card. , you can find out in this article.

On the official AMD website, without simply clicking, point the mouse at Support and Drivers and select the driver we need from the drop-down menu. If we need a driver for a laptop, choose Notebook Graphics, if you have a simple computer, choose Desktop Graphics, then the series, product model and operating system, then click the DISPLAY RESULTS button (view the result).

First of all, we are offered to download the Verification Tool - AMD Mobility Radeon™ Driver Verification Tool, which will give the result of the compatibility of the driver we are downloading and our operating system, if the verification is successful, then click just below Download and download your driver, then install.

Friends, if you have the latest Windows 8.1 operating system installed on your laptop, then it is quite possible that drivers will not be found on this site due to the features of switchable graphics and the search result will be like this. That is, you are offered to go to the official website of your laptop and download drivers there, which is also quite easy.

On laptops with switchable graphics, many users have problems installing drivers after reinstalling the operating system.

The most common combination of switchable Intel + ATI graphics on laptops is found. That is, an integrated video card from Intel and a discrete one from ATi Radeon. Firstly, you need to know that the Windows XP operating system does not support switching video cards.

If, after reinstalling the operating system, you do not install drivers for your ATi Radeon video card, then you are not installing the drivers in the correct order. First of all, you need to install the driver on the motherboard chipset, get it from the official website of your laptop (all the drivers are there), then install the driver for the Intel graphics card, get the driver there, and only lastly install the driver on the discrete ATi Radeon card.
Detailed information here
http://forum.radeon.ru/viewtopic.php?p=857822
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Sometimes Code 39 blue screen errors related to hardware can be caused by corrupted random access memory (RAM). If you are experiencing random computer reboots, beeping sounds on startup, or other computer problems (in addition to BSOD 39 errors), then it is highly likely that you have memory corruption. In fact, almost 10% of application crashes on Windows OS are caused by memory corruption.

If you've recently added new memory to your computer, we recommend temporarily removing it to make sure it's not causing the Code 39 error. If this action clears the BSOD, then that's the source of the problem, and therefore the new memory is either incompatible with something else. either your equipment or is damaged. In this case, you will need to replace new memory modules.

If you did not add new memory, the next step is to run a diagnostic test on your computer's existing memory. A memory test will scan for severe memory failures and intermittent errors that could be causing your Blue Screen of Death 39.

Although recent versions of Windows include a RAM test utility, I highly recommend using Memtest86 instead. Memtest86 is a BIOS-based testing software, unlike other test programs that run on Windows. The advantage of this approach is that the utility allows you to check ALL operating memory for Code 39 errors, while other programs cannot check memory areas occupied by the program itself, the operating system and other running programs.

Often, personal computer users are faced with a situation where one or several components at once refuse to work. Problems can arise with any USB device, disk drive, network adapters, video cards and other hardware. In this case, in the device manager next to the failed equipment we will see a yellow exclamation mark. Most often this means error code 39.

What are the causes of problems with loading hardware drivers, what ways to eliminate them are there? These and other questions can be answered in this article.

Useful: to call the dispatcher, press the keys simultaneously Windows And Pause/Break and click the link device Manager.

The device driver is damaged or outdated

Damage or inconsistency of the installed driver can also cause unstable operation of the hardware. Damage to the program can be caused by viruses, improper shutdown of the computer, and other factors. To eliminate error code 39, first of all, you need to clean your computer from viruses and eliminate the consequences of their activities. To do this, you can use free utilities from the main manufacturers of anti-virus programs: Virus Removal Tool from Kaspersky and Dr.Web from Dr.Web. It is also useful to scan your PC for malware using the free AdwCleaner utility from Malwarebytes.

Viruses and malware can damage Windows files. Therefore, after treatment, it is useful to scan system files for damage using a Windows utility sfc /scannow.

To do this, perform the following steps:

If there were damaged files in Windows, the program will detect them and replace them with backup cache copies.

Damage to system files, particularly hardware driver files, can occur due to hard drive failures. To eliminate this possibility, let’s check the hard drive for failures and fix them:

After cleaning up unwanted elements and checking for errors in system files, you need to update the chipset drivers by downloading them from the motherboard manufacturer’s website. Below are links to the support centers of the official websites of major brands:

After updating the chipset drivers, you need to remove the hardware that is not working correctly. To do this, in the device manager, right-click on it and select from the context menu Delete.

The system may offer to remove the device and its drivers along with it. We agree and right-click on the computer name and select from the menu that opens Update hardware configuration.

After detecting our device, we update its driver. To do this, right-click and select from the context menu Update And Perform a search on this computer:

Next, using the explorer that opens when you press the button Review, look for and select the device driver downloaded from the official website and click Next. After installation, we check if the problem is resolved. If not, then move on to the next point.

Important: for any change in system files, it is useful to create a restore point using Windows.

To do this, open the recovery environment as follows: simultaneously hold down the buttons Win+Pause/Break and follow the link Safety:

Now, if something goes wrong, you can always return to the original state.

Registry errors

Sometimes components that do not work correctly are caused by registry errors that occur when installing or uninstalling new devices or software.

Important: The Windows registry is a hierarchical knowledge base about the operating system. It stores information about everything without exception: software and hardware, user profiles, and so on. Windows constantly accesses registry entries. Incorrect entries in the registry lead to unstable operation of the system, even to the point of its collapse. Without sufficient experience and knowledge in working with the registry, it is not recommended to correct errors manually. This can lead to irreversible consequences!

Incorrect entries can be corrected using software. The most popular PC maintenance utility from Piriform. This program allows you not only to correct incorrect entries, but also to remove system garbage, which also leads to unstable operation of the computer. It has a clear, friendly interface, is easy to use and, with all its advantages, is also quite effective. In addition to the listed features, using CCleaner you can manage installed programs, browser extensions, and startup items. You can also analyze disks for content and search for duplicate files. After cleaning the system and fixing errors, we check whether our problem is resolved. If not, then we try other options.

Eliminating error code 39 by editing the registry

We said above that it is not recommended to edit the registry yourself without proper preparation. Inappropriate actions can lead to Windows not working. In this section we will provide a way to get rid of this problem, which is often effective. The user’s task is to strictly follow the instructions and not deviate one step from them.

This method is associated with deleting hardware filter drivers in the registry. Before moving on to editing, do not forget to make a system restore checkpoint. The branch is responsible for monitoring hardware equipment HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\. Let's move on to step-by-step instructions for editing it:

Launch the registry editor. To do this, press the buttons simultaneously Win And R. In the window that appears Execute dialing regedit:
In the editor that opens, find the entry responsible for monitoring equipment and make a backup of the Class branch:

The branch we saved will be needed if something goes wrong during the editing process and it needs to be restored. To do this, double-click the file backup registry.reg and agree to make an entry in the register.
In the Class branch we see many entries, each of them is responsible for specific equipment. Our task is to find the branch of the device that generates error code 39. Let in our case it be any USB device. Thus, we need to find an entry whose Class parameter will contain USB, and delete the parameters UpperFilters And LowerFilters. To do this, right-click on the corresponding parameter and select Delete:

Note that there can be only one filter, as in our case UpperFilters. After this, save the changes and restart the computer. The problem should go away. In some cases, you may need to remove the device, update the configuration, and install the driver. How to do this was described above.

Equipment conflict

One of the reasons that causes error code 39 is hardware conflicts. They can occur if several devices use the same system resources. To find out if the problem is caused by a conflict and correct the situation, follow these steps:

Open the device manager as described above or in any other way. For example, by right-clicking the My Computer icon and selecting from the context menu Control:
Next, select the problematic equipment and double-click. In the window that appears " Properties» go to the tab Resources:

Information displayed in the dialog box Properties» will be different for different equipment, but for almost all devices there will be tabs General, Driver And Resources. Resource parameters display information about system resources used, in our case by the serial port COM1. If one of them is used by another device, it will be underlined in the list with a thick red line. In the list of conflicting devices we will see what other equipment is using these resources. To eliminate the conflict, uncheck the box Automatic setup, select the conflicting resource in the section Resource Options and click Change. In the settings window in the field Meaning set new parameters and fix the settings by pressing a button OK. The changes will take effect after a reboot.
IMPORTANT: do not make changes to the parameters of the resources used by the equipment without full confidence that you have sufficient knowledge and skills in this area. Otherwise, leave the fix to a professional.

System Restore

Let's look at the last, simplest, but sometimes effective way to get rid of error code 39. This is a system restore. Many users save hard disk resources and disable this function, since the Windows image takes up quite a lot of space on the hard drive, but restoring Windows to an earlier state sometimes helps solve serious problems. We'll show you how to enable recovery if it was previously disabled and start the operation:

Opening System properties pressing Win+Pause/Break Done.

The process will take some time, during which the computer will restart. Do not disconnect the PC from power during this time. If the operation does not help, choose another restore point.

We looked at the main causes and ways to resolve error code 39. We hope that this article helped you solve the problem.