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derFunkenstein wrote:Have you tried AMD's clean install utility, which is separate from DDU? http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-article ... ility.aspx
UnfriendlyFire wrote:AMD's clean uninstall utility download link has been broken since August (according to a forum post that I found):
https://support.amd.com/en-us/download/incomplete
derFunkenstein wrote:UnfriendlyFire wrote:AMD's clean uninstall utility download link has been broken since August (according to a forum post that I found):
https://support.amd.com/en-us/download/incomplete
Did you actually try the download? I did it earlier fine, and I tried it again just now, and it works. The link I posted works.
Topinio wrote:Edit: BTW 16.12.2 is out
AMD wrote:Radeon ReLive may fail to install during installation on some system configurations.
derFunkenstein wrote:Initial attempt for me (same system mentioned earlier) didn't go so well.
https://twitter.com/TVsBen/status/811339203841839104
Just like last time, running the cleaner fixed it and 16.12.2 went right on without a hitch. It's extremely aggravating that apparently the only problem is AMD's software and I have to do this to try to install a new driver.
derFunkenstein wrote:Does Acer have drivers on their website? Probably pretty old at this point, but it might be a start to get it functional again.
UnfriendlyFire wrote:derFunkenstein wrote:Does Acer have drivers on their website? Probably pretty old at this point, but it might be a start to get it functional again.
Windows installed a 2015 version driver from the update service. Newer than what Acer currently has on their website.
I guess I'll just work my way backward through the versions. I was really hoping for the new features.
)A device may not be able to receive updates if the device hardware is incompatible, lacking current drivers, or otherwise outside of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (“OEM”) support period.
Topinio wrote:UnfriendlyFire wrote:derFunkenstein wrote:Does Acer have drivers on their website? Probably pretty old at this point, but it might be a start to get it functional again.
Windows installed a 2015 version driver from the update service. Newer than what Acer currently has on their website.
I guess I'll just work my way backward through the versions. I was really hoping for the new features.
Um, unless I am doing this wrong today, the only drivers Acer provides for that model on Windows 10 64b are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the stated supported path for all other drivers is to use Windows Update and run whatever Microsoft (and Acer, together?) gives you.
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/GB/content/s ... t/5032?b=1
I also saw that the Travelmate P645-MG is supported for upgrade to Windows 10... but not for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
(Conspiracy theory: Is this what Microsoft meant (and some suspected) by the new ** conditions for Windows 10 on the Windows Lifecycle page?A device may not be able to receive updates if the device hardware is incompatible, lacking current drivers, or otherwise outside of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (“OEM”) support period.
)
End conspiracy theory: Possibly the Anniversary Update doesn't play nice with those systems yet and Microsoft and Acer are holding it back?
UnfriendlyFire wrote:I was referring to the GPU drivers for Windows 7 and 8.1, as that has been very out of date.
UnfriendlyFire wrote:Will force install because driver is not better and force flag is set.
Vhalidictes wrote:Something to note about AMD drivers that I haven't seen in this thread yet: They frequently depend upon a particular Windows Update.
I've had all sorts of problems going directly to a newer driver on a Windows 10 x64 system that was fresh-installed from USB (and therefore wasn't updated). Bluescreens, lockups, many kinds of crashes. You might want to wait until the system has gotten at least the Anniversary Edition stuff before installing the AMD drivers.
abelroy30 wrote:Is anybody here solved the problem yet? by any means? If so please tell me how coz iam now facing the same problem.
UnfriendlyFire wrote:Just an update about the 16.12.2 driver installation process for anyone running into something similar to this in the future.
The previous method had a tendency of breaking the generic driver for the monitor and thus preventing me from being able to adjust screen brightness.
A workaround for me was to install 16.5.3 driver and then upgrade in steps in order to properly install 16.12.2. I upgraded the 16.5.3 tp 16.7.3, then to 16.8.3, then to 16.9.2, then to 16.10.3, then to 16.11.5, and then to 16.12.2.
Installing any other drivers above 16.5.3 first will trigger similar black screen or freezing issues, or somehow fail Windows' driver signature enforcement. I'm not sure why upgrading in steps was the only way to install the drivers properly.
abelroy30 wrote:Is anybody here solved the problem yet? by any means? If so please tell me how coz iam now facing the same problem.
UnfriendlyFire wrote:Just an update about the 16.12.2 driver installation process for anyone running into something similar to this in the future.
The previous method had a tendency of breaking the generic driver for the monitor and thus preventing me from being able to adjust screen brightness.
A workaround for me was to install 16.5.3 driver and then upgrade in steps in order to properly install 16.12.2. I upgraded the 16.5.3 tp 16.7.3, then to 16.8.3, then to 16.9.2, then to 16.10.3, then to 16.11.5, and then to 16.12.2.
Installing any other drivers above 16.5.3 first will trigger similar black screen or freezing issues, or somehow fail Windows' driver signature enforcement. I'm not sure why upgrading in steps was the only way to install the drivers properly.
grudge2516 wrote:Does it matter if I installed 16.5.3 first and then skip until 16.12.2?