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How to Update the Latest AMD Graphics Card Driver Reliably and Safely

After the computer used for a long time, you probably want to upgrade the graphics card driver. Is it necessary to update the graphics card to latest driver? There is no doubt that graphics card driver upgrade will improve system performance or fix bugs. Here you will know how to update the latest AMD graphics card driver reliably and safely.

Firstly, visit the AMD graphics card drivers download page.

Secondly, choose a way to update AMD graphics card driver.

Way 1: Automatically detect and install AMD graphics card driver latest version

Download the AMD Driver Autodetect tool and follow the instructions to detect the model of graphics card and version of operating system on your computer. Then the tool would help you to download the newest available display driver and install it on your computer.

automatically detect and install AMD graphics card driver

More details see: How To Obtain the Latest Official Drivers for an AMD Graphics Product Using the AMD Driver Autodetect Utility.

Tips: Don’t use any driver update software when you can manually pick the right card driver easily.

Way 2: Manually upgrade your AMD graphics card driver to latest version

Step 1: Check the model of your AMD graphics card driver on your computer.

Right click My Computer -> Manage -> System tools -> Device Manager -> Display Adapters to see your graphics driver type.

check the model of display adapter

Step 2: Identify AMD graphics driver model and operating system. Then click DISPLAY RESULTS button to search latest version of AMD graphics driver you choose.

select AMD graphics card driver model

Step 3: Download the suitable version of AMD graphics driver you search when the results comes back.

download suitable version of AMD graphics card driver

Step 4: Double-click the driver you get to extract and install it on your computer.

1. Select the destination folder which the installation files will be saved. Then click Install to begin file extraction process.

Note: It is recommended to use the default location to prevent issues that may occur during installation from files that cannot be found, or are missing.

AMD catalyst software installation folder

2. Choose the preferred language and click Next.

choose perferred language

3. AMD recommends an Express installation to ensure all files required are installed. Click Next.

express installation

4. When End User License Agreement appears, click Accept to continue analyzing the system, and install required files.

Note: The screen will flicker while the Driver is installed. If you have multiple displays, some of them may turn black for a few seconds then back to normal.

5. Confirm that the installation is complete.

AMD catalyst installation finished

When the installation finished, the AMD graphics driver has been updated successfully after computer reboot. You can make sure it is upgraded by checking the model of display adapters.