Removing AMD Drivers: Some Simple Methods

Probably many PC users know that when replacing one video card with another one, even if they are based on a single-chip chipset, the old drivers must be uninstalled for the correct operation of the new device, since conflicts may subsequently occur. Removing AMD drivers , as well as other graphics adapters, can be done in several ways. About them now and will be discussed.

Removing AMD Catalyst Drivers (Windows 7) with the standard uninstaller

Some users initially do the wrong thing, trying to remove the driver package directly in the "Device Manager". This leads to nothing, so in the simplest case, you need to use the section of programs and components that is in the "Control Panel".

The most important thing here is not to use the standard uninstallation, but to remove the AMD drivers, after selecting the program change mode (either on the panel or in the right-click menu on the name). After that, the window for selecting the action appears where you want to activate the line for deleting all the components of this software. Next, you should agree with the deletion and wait for the list of components to be built.

Depending on your needs, you can select individual items, but it's best to choose everything by clicking the appropriate button from the bottom and proceeding with the process. Finally, in the new window, click the delete button and wait for the process to finish. Upon completion, a complete reboot of the system will be required.

Removing AMD Catalyst Drivers Using Third-Party Tools

You can perform similar operations not only with the help of the original, "native" uninstaller. One of the universal utilities is the Display Driver Uninstaller.

Removing AMD drivers does not differ much from the standard procedure, however, you only need to run the application on a system that is loaded in safe mode, and in the window for selecting the uninstall method, select uninstall and then reboot.

The program has an interesting "chip". With its help, you can even prohibit the installation of drivers via Windows Update.

Use of specific programs

Finally, the removal of AMD drivers can be done using one of the most powerful modern programs called iObit Uninstaller.

In it, as well as in the program and components of Windows, you need to find at least one of the elements related to AMD software (and not to select everything manually) and activate the uninstall process. First, as usual, its own uninstaller works, then a deep analysis is performed for the presence of residual files and entries in the system registry. The found elements are deleted automatically, but it is desirable to put a "bird" on the line below, which confirms the destruction of the files. Again, after the process is completed, you will have to restart the computer, although in this case it is not necessary. In addition, it is this program that removes absolutely everything that is associated with the drivers (right up to special panels and managing utilities).

The result

As you can see, the methods of removing drivers for AMD video cards are quite simple. All three methods can be applied to graphics adapters, regardless of the developer. Well, what to use - there is not much difference.