Download updates for the ATI Event Utility (ati2evxx.exe)
Hello, you likely just arrived from the Windows Error Reporting site, because you are receiving the error that there was a problem caused by ati2evxx.exe. We’re sorry that you are getting this error, but we have worked with AMD and they have confirmed that this issue is fixed in their newer version of their software for desktop computers.
This download will NOT fix the problem for laptops, notebooks, and other mobile computers.
Your manfucturer of your mobile computer may have an updated driver package with the fix. We're working with the various manufacturers to see if we can get the new drivers posted on Windows Update or another convenient
Download for Desktop Computers Only
To get the file that no longer has the problem, you need to download and install the “Catalyst Software Suite” which contains the ATI Event Utility (ati2evxx.exe) which is a part of the Catalyst Control Center.
1. Click on the following link Catalyst Software Suite,
2. You will see the DRIVERS and TOOLS page and under Option 1, you should click on the download link “Catalyst Software Suite (32 bit) English”.
After you install the update and reboot, you can check to make sure that you have the newest version.
1. Click on Start
2. Click Search
3. Type in Ati2evxx.exe
4. Right click on ati2evxx.exe and click on Properties
5. Click Details tab to view the version number as seen below.
The versions with the problem are 6.14.10.4188 and less. The file version 6.14.10.4190 and greater are fixed and you should no longer crash in the same way.
If you install the software and the version isn’t different, please post your comments, because we would like to figure out why the file isn’t getting updated. If it's works, feel free to let us know that as well!
In your comment please provide us with the language version of Windows and the name of the display adapter you are using.
1. Start / Control Panel / System and Maintenance / Device Manager
2. Click on Display Adapters
3. Comment with the Display Adapter name
UPDATE 5/21/08: We have confirmed that the INF package does not contain the necessary PNP ID to properly install the update on video cards designed for laptop, notebooks, and other mobile computers. We have asked AMD to investigate the problem further. We've found that the update does not work on the following adapters. (I'll update the list as we confirm more.)
UPDATE 5/27/08: Please include your adapter type and whether or not the machine is a desktop or laptop.
Adapters known not to Update
ATI Mobility Radeon X2300
ATI Mobility Radeon X1300
ATI MOBILITY RADEON Xpress 200 Series
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400
ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series
ATI Mobility Radeon X1700
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400Thank-You