Catalyst Control Center won't start

[Matt12345170]

Hey Guys,

I have been searching endlessly to a solution for this problem, without any progress. I have searched many different sites and tried many different solutions, but alas, I'm still screwed ^_^.

CCC wont open, I don't have it installed ATM, so I am paraphrasing a little bit, but is told me that there are not options available, or something along those lines.

I should mention that it WAS a few days ago, however now it wont.

I am running Windows 8
AMD 7970M (Equipped with Switchable Graphics)

Again, I have tried everything that I can find on the web, including a fresh install of Win 8.

Thanks,

Matt

 

[mailpup]

Do you have .Net Framework 4.0 installed yet? If not, install it. It is required for CCC.

 

[Matt12345170]

Hey,

Thanks for the reply!

I do have the .NET framework installed

 

[mailpup]

Just checking but there are different versions of .net framework. 4.0 is specifically called for.

 

[Matt12345170]

Yes. I have 3.5 through 4.5 installed. As a confirmation, when I tried the 4.0 installer, it would not let me, claiming that I have it or a higher version installed.

 

[LookinAround]

Look in the Windows 8 Event Logs (Application and Startup log) to see if any error event logged at time you try running CCC. It might have a useful clue

 

[Matt12345170]

K, I attempted to open CCC with the event viewer open, but did not see any new logs created.

 

[LookinAround]

Just to make sure... Did you do an event log refresh? Or close and re-open event viewer cuz otherwise you wouldn't see any new entries

 

[Matt12345170]

No, I didn't. However I just did, and no new entries were created. As far as the device manager is concerned, the graphics card is working. Just nothing in relation to the drivers.

Thanks!

 

[Jad Chaar]

Use this tool to uninstall all the drivers and software associated with CCC: http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/catalyst-uninstall-utility.aspx
Then install the latest stable driver (13.1). I had this similar issue with my laptop. After they released this uninstall tool with 13.1, it got fixed. Before the uninstaller, I had to right click on my desktop to open CCC. The start menu shortcut didnt open it.

 

[Matt12345170]

Hey JC713, I am in a little bit of a different situation. My manufacturer enabled switchable graphics and I HAVE to install their drivers, regular AMD ones don't allow me to do anything. But on a side note, I have tried a similar method to no avail

 

[Jad Chaar]

Hey JC713, I am in a little bit of a different situation. My manufacturer enabled switchable graphics and I HAVE to install their drivers, regular AMD ones don't allow me to do anything. But on a side note, I have tried a similar method to no avail

Aw . Are you stuck with a Vaio or Toshiba?

 

[Matt12345170]

It was a custom build, bought it from CyberpowerPC... believe it was manufactured by Clevo though :/ Won't be making this mistake again!

 

[Jad Chaar]

You have to go through Clevo? I understand the concept of switchable graphics but why for a gaming notebook. I think there is a way to disable switchable graphics. Google it and see what you get.