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2023-06-01T09:31:05+00:00

Hello. Yesterday, Windows downloaded and installed this "driver update", and restarted the system. I don't know if it's for gpu, chipset, cpu. The name is very generic: AMD System.

I would like to uninstall it, but it's not listed in either the uninstall updates menu, and in control panel > apps & programs menu.

I want to uninstall, because first, I don't know what is it. Second, I think it's an old version. It's 20.50.0.0, and inthis Windows Update Catalog, seems to exist more recent versions of that.

And, I already had all updated, both chipset and gpu drivers.

You can see the driver update here:

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-06-01T10:11:45+00:00

    Hello MarcoArik,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    Looking at the Microsoft Update Catalog, the Driver Model for this particular update refers to AMD Crash Defender.

    Please check the link below for more details.

    https://www.amd.com/en/press-releases/2021-04-2....

    I'm sorry there's no easy option to uninstall that particular driver update unless you do a System Restore at an earlier date. If you are not experiencing any issues with your system, you may need to consider just ignoring it.

    It is always recommended to download and install drivers from the manufacturer's Support page. In case Windows Update settings shows any driver updates, please use the “Show or Hide Updates” troubleshooter to hide the driver updates. Window Update won’t install hidden drivers or updates. Run the troubleshooter then please try hiding the driver updates that will show in the list. You may try restarting your pc if it helps.

    http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/2/2/F2...

    Stay safe and have a great day.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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