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Fix Catalyst Control Center Cannot Be Started Currently

Having trouble with Catalyst Control Center not starting? Let’s discuss how to fix this issue.

“Updating Graphics Drivers”

  • Open Device Manager by pressing Windows Key + X and selecting Device Manager.
  • Expand the Display adapters section.
  • Right-click on your graphics card and select Update driver.
  • Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver update process.

“Enabling Related Services”

If you are unable to start Catalyst Control Center, you may need to enable related services on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “services.msc” and press Enter to open the Services window.
3. Look for the AMD External Events Utility and AMD FUEL Service in the list of services.
4. Right-click on each of these services and select Properties.
5. Set the Startup type to Automatic and click Apply.
6. Start the services by right-clicking on them and selecting Start.

By enabling these related services, you should be able to start Catalyst Control Center without any issues.

“Repairing Corrupted System Files”

To repair corrupted system files causing the Catalyst Control Center to not start, you can use the System File Checker tool provided by Windows.

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for “cmd” in the Start menu, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting “Run as administrator.”

2. In the Command Prompt window, type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter. This will initiate a scan of your system files and repair any corrupted files it finds.

3. Allow the scan to complete, which may take some time depending on the size of your system files and the extent of the corruption.

4. Once the scan is finished, restart your computer and check if the Catalyst Control Center can now be started without any issues.

By using the System File Checker tool, you can effectively repair corrupted system files that may be preventing the Catalyst Control Center from starting properly.

“Reinstalling Catalyst Control Center”

To reinstall Catalyst Control Center, follow these steps:

1. Uninstall the current version of Catalyst Control Center from your computer.

2. Download the latest version of Catalyst Control Center from the official AMD website.

3. Run the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

4. Restart your computer after the installation process is complete.

5. Open Catalyst Control Center to ensure that it is now working properly.

F.A.Qs

How do I get to the Catalyst Control Center?

To get to the Catalyst Control Center, you can right-click on your desktop to access it from the menu. You can also find it in the Start Menu under All Programs.

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