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Windows 11 Keeps Installing Old or Wrong AMD Drivers [Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Microsoft pushes users toupdate drivers on their system from time to time. Most of the drivers, if not all, are provided by the processor manufacturer. The manufacturer could either be Intel or AMD.

In the case of AMD systems, many users have reported that when they try updating their driver set, Windows 11 keeps installing older versions of the AMD drivers.

According to some users, Windows 11 automatically installs outdated AMD drivers after the PC has been inactive for a couple of minutes, and it causes the graphics card to malfunction.

While it’s generally not going to cause damage to your system or lead to malware, it can still be downright frustrating.

There are a few ways to solve this issue. We are listing them below.

What can I do if Windows 11 keeps installing old AMD drivers?

What can I do if Windows 11 keeps installing old AMD drivers?

1. Rollback graphics card driver

  1. In the Device Manager window, go toDisplay Adapters.

  2. Under Display Adapter, select yourgraphics card.

  3. Next,right-clickand selectProperties.

  4. In the pop-up window, go to theDriver tab.

6.Scroll downandclicktheRoll Back Driveroption.

A window will pop up telling you why the change took place. The best bet is to select the option that most closely represents your reasoning and pressnext.Shortly after, the rollback process should begin.

2. Use a third-party driver updater tool

Installing new drivers can be a difficult task. There are many things that can go wrong, so it is always best to have a professional handle the installation. However, if you are looking for an alternative way to install drivers, you may want to considerswitching to an automated tool.

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3. Change Device installation settings

  1. Go to theHardwareTab, and click theDevice Installations Settingsoption.

  2. SelectNo(Your Device Might Not Work as Expected).

  3. Click the button that saysSave Changes. When prompted by User Account Control, clickYes.

  4. Moving on, clickApplyandOKto save the changes.

With this quick fix, you may be able to resolve the problem. However, if the issue persists, move on to the next solution.

4. Uninstall the current old driver through Device Manager

  1. Scroll down and expandDisplay Adapters.

3.Right-clickyourAMD graphics cardand selectuninstall driver.

  1. Finally, Restart your PC.

You might have seen Windows 11 recently prompting you to update your AMD driver. Somehow, the old driver remains and takes priority. This simple solution will help you combat the issue.

Once the computer restarts, Windows will have installed a generic driver for your device. Moreover, you candownload a new driver manually with the help of this guide.

In case Windows automatically updates your AMD driver, we have got you covered with this guide onhow to stop AMD drivers from updating automatically.

Hopefully, at least one of these solutions helped you remedy the old AMD driver problem.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to share them in the comments section below.

More about the topics:Fix Driver issues,Windows 11

Priya Ahluwalia

Priya Ahluwalia is a writer who specializes in technology, particularly Microsoft Windows. She writes about the latest developments in know-how and current trends in the technology industry.

When not glued to a laptop screen, you can find her playing with her dog and catching up on the latest shows on Netflix.

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