In 2018, many owners Radeon video cards encountered an unexpected surprise from AMD programmers, in the form of an error message: Radeon Settings version and Driver version do not match. Please try again after updating to the latest version(s) , which is displayed when you try to open the control panel to change certain graphics card settings.
The Google Translate service helpfully suggests that the problem is a mismatch between the driver version and the settings. software and prompts you to update your video driver to the latest version.
I will say right away that no actions aimed at updating the video driver will fix the error. The author of this manual has personally tried several complete removal video driver in safe mode using the Display Driver Uninstaller utility and the subsequent installation of earlier versions of the 18th line, up to 18.2.1 - the error persisted. I consider it inappropriate to install older versions of drivers, so I suggest spending a small amount of time and fixing this error once and for all.
0. Update the existing driver
Before all the “dancing with a tambourine”, I still recommend downloading the current version of the video driver for your video card model from the AMD website and operating system and update the existing one.
In the depths of my soul, the hope does not leave me that the developers will come to their senses and correct this error. On the other hand, if it persists, then it's better to fix it in the latest version than to try to fix an outdated driver.
1. Launch the registry editor
To do this, simultaneously briefly press the key combination Win+R (in case you don't know, Win is the key that has the Windows logo on it).
In the opened window Run, enter the command regedit and press the button OK.
2. We fix the wrong value in the registry.
In the registry editor, sequentially open the branch (folder):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE → SOFTWARE → AMD → CN
Inside this branch (folder) we find the parameter DriverVersion from which you want to remove the value. To do this, double-click on the parameter name, delete the value in the window that opens, and save the changed (empty) value.
After that, close the registry editor.
3. Apply fixes
You must restart the RadeonSettings.exe process for the fixes to take effect. The easiest way to do this is to restart your computer.
After the reboot, right-click on the screen and select the item from the drop-down menu AMD Radeon Settings, the graphics card control panel will open without error.
In order for the computer user to configure how the image generated by the system and applications, video card developers supply along with drivers for their equipment special programs. In the case of graphics AMD cards ATI 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, failures can still be observed in its operation. So at one point the user, when trying to open the CCC, may see the following message: "Unable to start AMD Catalyst Control Center at the moment." What to do in this case, let's see.
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 problem is due to outdated drivers. In this case, the conflict can be caused not only by the video card driver, but also by other equipment (for example, motherboard), since AMD by and large focuses on the latest hardware and software.
The second most common reason for AMD Catalyst Control Center startup issue in this moment- this is blocking of 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 software incompatibility 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 files programs. Perhaps some of the components were accidentally removed or the corresponding sector hard drive was damaged.
How to troubleshoot Catalyst Control Center failure to start
To fix the message "AMD Catalyst Control Center cannot start at the moment", you should try reinstalling the driver by downloading its new version from the official AMD website. This will require:
- Go to the SUPPORT.AMD.COM website;
- In the "Drivers and Support" section, select your version of the operating system;
- Download the software by clicking on the "Download" button;
- Start the installation process.
In most cases, you do not need to uninstall old drivers first. The installer will do this by itself, replacing the old software with the new one. However, if you still want to clean the system from the corresponding 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;
- Then install new drivers.
If the corresponding steps did not help to fix the error "Cannot start AMD Catalyst Control Center at the moment", then try updating the drivers for all devices. Also, it will not be superfluous to look into the antivirus and see what files it quarantines. If AMD CCC components are present, they will need to be removed from there.
For some games, for example, for online shooters, it is not so much the quality of the picture that is important, but the high frame rate (number of frames per second). This is necessary in order to respond as quickly as possible to what is happening on the screen.
By default, all settings AMD drivers Radeon are set in such a way that the highest quality picture is obtained. We will configure the software with an eye on performance, and hence speed.
AMD Graphics Settings
Optimal settings help increase FPS in games, which makes the picture smoother and more beautiful. You should not expect a big increase in performance, but you can “squeeze out” a few frames by disabling some parameters that have little effect on the visual perception of the image.
The video card is configured using special software that is part of the software that serves the card (driver) called AMD Catalyst Control Center.
- You can access the settings program by clicking PKM on the desktop.
- To simplify the work, include "Standard View" by clicking on the button "Options" in the right upper corner interface.
- Since we plan to configure settings for games, we are going to the appropriate section.
- Next, select a subsection with the name "Performance in games" and click on the link « Standard settings 3D images».
- At the bottom of the block we see a slider that is responsible for the ratio of quality and performance. Reducing this value will help you get a slight FPS boost. Uncheck the box, move the slider all the way to the left and click "Apply".
- Let's go back to the section. "Games" by clicking on the button in the breadcrumbs. Here we need a block "Image quality" and link "Smoothing".
Here we also uncheck all the boxes ( and "Morphological filtering") and move the slider "Level" to the left. Select the filter value box. Click again "Apply".
- Again we go to the section "Games" and this time click on the link "Smoothing Method".
In this block, we also remove the slider to the left.
- The next setting is "Anisotropic Filtering".
To configure this setting, uncheck the box next to "Use app settings" and move the slider towards the value "Pixel Sampling". Don't forget to apply parameters.
In some cases, these actions can increase FPS by 20%, which will give some advantage in the most dynamic games.
AMD releases not only a wide range of video cards for different price categories, but also provides full set software that allows you to customize their equipment for various purposes. This list includes drivers, control panels, game applications, and more. In this article, you will learn how to set up your graphics card for AMD Radeon gaming using various utilities and programs.
Setting methods
Consider each of the methods for tuning and improving the performance of a video card in the form step by step guides. The instructions will follow:
- for updating drivers;
- configuration through the proprietary control panel;
- setting in ;
- in-game optimizations.
Each of the methods allows you to achieve an increase in performance in various computer games.
Drivers
The first reason why modern games will slow down even on a powerful video card is outdated drivers. You can update them and speed up the video card in this way through:
- AMD official site.
- Standard Windows application.
You can download the package from the official site. To do this, open the http://www.amd.com/ru resource and go to the "Drivers and Support" section. In the "Manual driver selection" column, select your video card model, operating system version and download the archive.
Before installing a new driver, be sure to uninstall the old one. To do this, open Device Manager. You can do it like this:
- Click right click click on the "Computer" icon and select "Properties".
- Next, go to the "Device Manager" section.
- In the "Video adapters" branch, find your video card and right-click on it. In the properties, you can find the characteristics of the AMD Radeon graphics card and driver settings.
- Click on the "Uninstall Driver" button. After removal, the screen resolution may be reduced.
Now we proceed to install the new version of the driver. Unpack the downloaded archive to any folder on your hard drive and run the installer. During the installation process, the display may flicker and disappear for a few seconds. Once the process is complete, be sure to restart your computer.
This is how you can speed up the graphics card in modern games, because with the release of almost every major project, AMD releases new versions of the driver with optimizations and fixes for previous errors.
You can also install the driver using standard means operating system:
- Go to "Device Manager".
- Right-click on your graphics card and select "Properties" from the menu.
- In the second properties tab, click on "Update driver".
- Next select automatic way search for updates and wait for the procedure to finish.
- The system itself will find new versions of the software and offer to install.
AMD Catalyst Control Center
This utility is an analogue of the control panel from Nvidia. It is automatically installed with a package of drivers from the official website, so we recommend that you use the first method to update the software. Through standard search Windows drivers won't install the control panel for you.
Standard setting
To open the application and configure the AMD Radeon graphics card for gaming, you need to right-click on the desktop and go to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. In the window that opens, click on the "Settings" button. Here you can select extended or standard view. If you experienced user, then you can configure each parameter and characteristic of the video card separately using the advanced options. However, we do not recommend that you experiment with this section without knowing which settings this or that parameter is responsible for.
Select the "Standard View" item and open the "Games" section. Next, go to the "Performance in games" subsection. Setting the AMD Radeon graphics card for games is presented in the form of visual sliders with a choice of graphics quality. The set parameters will change the picture in the game regardless of the internal settings. So you can achieve high performance on weak video cards or, conversely, improve the picture on more powerful systems.
In the first tab, you select anti-aliasing options between disabled, 2X, 4X, and so on. The picture will show the changes in graphics quality. The next step is to adjust the smoothing method. To get more FPS in the game, move the slider towards the “Performance” position.
The third point is anisotropic filtering. Here you need to uncheck the box next to "Use application settings". After that, the video card will ignore the game and set its own settings. This is where the options in the standard view end.
Detailed setting
Click "Options" again and now select "Advanced View". The AMD Radeon graphics settings software allows you to set the parameters that will be used in all launched games.
Now you need to open the "Games" subsection on the left side of the window. Here you can choose different modes and opportunities. You also have the ability to set anti-aliasing, filtering and frame rate settings for each game separately. This feature allows you to achieve maximum performance in various applications. This utility allows you to configure AMD Radeon on Windows 7, 8 and 10 without any problems.
Using Gaming Evolved
AMD also has a separate application that is similar to NVIDIA GeForce experience. Its main task is to collect information about installed games and their optimization for the power of your personal computer.
In the list of all found games, you will see everything that is installed on the PC. If a game has not been added, it can be added manually. The application also collects statistics on played hours and so on.
In the table you will see the current graphics settings that are set by the game itself, and in the next column a list of the optimal picture quality settings at which you will achieve the maximum balance between performance and a beautiful image.
Using a separate slider, you can choose settings aimed at performance, quality, or a compromise between two extremes. The principle of operation of the application is the same as in the case of the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
Do not change the graphics card settings in advanced settings without proper knowledge. Otherwise, you will have to restore all default values or reinstall the driver again.
Always keep an eye out for new driver versions. All new projects suffer from poor optimization after release, so GPU manufacturer software can help in this matter.
Conclusion
Now you know how to set up an AMD Radeon graphics card for gaming so that your computer outputs maximum amount frames per second without a significant reduction in graphics quality. The methods described in the article will be relevant for weak computers where every frame counts.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson - driver performance tuning Reviews Vladimir Enlighten the dark soul, are we setting the settings in this video for maximum performance? Or are we pursuing a goal so that it doesn’t brainwash us? Is there a video from a good computer for example i5 4 cores and 16 gigs of RAM for R9? Alexey The tessellation mode should not be turned off, as it will affect the worse image quality. The geometry method is the simplest and is able to display more textures and dark colors on the screen without losing performance.
Date: 2018-10-23 Teplo TV
Rating: 4 out of 5
Votes: 2
Comments and reviews: 16
1. Igor
Can you please tell me, if I don't have the Crossfire feature, will I just need to add an application that I want to use with a discrete graphics card and select high performance?
or is there something else that needs to be done?
I have AMD A6-7310 APU with AMD RAdeon R4 Graphics, discrete Radeon R5 M355.
2. Ilya
People, tell me where to download working drivers for the Radeon HD 5850?
There are two assemblies on the official AMD website, both with bugs.
Photoshop freezes on one? on the second YouTube friezes goes ((
And also tell me how to put a curse on AMD driver developers ...
3. Diman
Cool channel) helped)))
I have a question, here I have 2 video cards on my laptop and I would like how to switch the built-in video card to another one, since it seems that the laptop is normal, but the toys are barely dragging, please tell me what should I do?
4.doc
damn, I don’t have such settings, I only have 1) Settings and 2) My digital flat panels are not expanded, but truncated, how can I fix this, the firewood is all the latest, I just didn’t do anything with it, they don’t appear in any way ((((
5. Teacher
Thanks for the vidosik, please tell me how to change the language. The installation of the crimson is in Russian, and in the end the entire menu is in English, plz write, I really can’t deal with this cant. Thanks in advance..
6. Mond1S-
Guys help. What should I do if I have advanced settings Radeon there are only 3 points. Settings, My Digital Flat Panels and Sound. What to do who knows please help I will be very very happy
7. Vladimir
shader memory cache on or off is not clear and open gee l is on here you say and the other smart guy on the turn off says and telesellation you are off but is there where you put on 16x why did you decide to blow up my brain?)
8. Reaper
in the settings tab, when I try to open the additional settings, it says: it is impossible to open the Radeon additional settings, there are no parameters that can be configured now. what is it connected with? a new version crimson?
9.tpY
in my settings there is no second section of the global settings ... vidyuha amd radeon HD graphics 7310 some kind of "crimson edition" driver downloaded from the office. site amd .. sorry for the mistakes help who knows
10. Pavel
I advise you to use these settings if you don’t really understand your handles, don’t poke like they said that I had Warface at low 50 frames.
11. SNOWM❶N
Guys tell me AMD Radeon (TM) R7 370 series good video map? I have FOR HONOR at the maximum, cs go 250 FPS, and games such as ARK Survival Evolved and PLAYERUNKNOWN "S BATTLEGROUNDS are current at minimum. What should I do?
12. Adam
And what to do if after updating the video card is 99 degrees in idle and 100% GPU load and there is no cooling adjustment? MSI doesn't work anymore and there is no speed control for the GPU cooler in Whatman.
13. MECHANIK
I transferred the game to this video card, I go into the game and I get a notification that this offer uses 3D graphics and so on what to do?
14. Dead
3rd buffering Openzhl is needed only when enabled vertical sync who are you listening to, and it would be even better to like this ignoramus, complete game, and not a guide ...
15. Nyple
Why enable triple buffering?
Usually everyone turns it off + on the catalyst, you need to turn it off anyway if you want to achieve performance.
16. Sergey
What version of Crimson Reliv? I have updated the driver to 17.9 and the video is bent, there is an overdrive setting that keeps the GP at 150 MHz, and the scribe ...