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AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool

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What it is

AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool checks a Windows PC for compatible AMD Radeon graphics, AMD Ryzen chipsets, and the installed Windows version, then downloads drivers for detected devices. It is free and requires an internet connection. AMD lists support for Windows 11 version 21H2 and later, and Windows 10 64-bit version 1809 and later. When newer drivers are available, users can choose components, customize setup, skip the current driver, or cancel. Driver choices include Recommended versions certified by Microsoft and Optional versions with the latest features and bug fixes. Install modes are Default, Minimal, and Driver Only, and an option enables automatic updates. Factory Reset removes earlier AMD Software Package versions and temporarily pauses Windows Updates; previous drivers cannot be restored afterward. Keep user settings preserves AMD Software settings and profiles for reapplication after the reset. Systems outside the tool's supported scope, including other operating systems or AMD products, are directed to AMD Product Selector for manual driver selection. AMD says it may collect system configuration, hardware, software-version, and installation-log information.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The tool checks a PC for compatible AMD Radeon Series Graphics, AMD Ryzen Chipsets and the Windows version, then downloads supporting AMD drivers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Founded
1969Read 23 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Automatic detection
It detects the AMD Radeon graphics model, AMD Ryzen chipset and Microsoft Windows version installed on the PC.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Automatic installation
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Automatic scanning
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Automatic updates
The installer provides an option to enable automatic updates so AMD software stays current.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Driver channels
The installer offers Recommended drivers certified by Microsoft and Optional drivers with the latest features and bug fixes.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Driver downloads
The tool obtains the latest driver versions from AMD for detected devices.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Driver rollback
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Factory reset
Factory Reset removes prior AMD Software Package versions and temporarily pauses Windows Updates, and the previous drivers cannot be rolled back afterward.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Hardware scope
graphics-and-otherRead 20 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Install modes
Install types are Default, Minimal and Driver Only.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Internet requirement
An internet connection is required to run the auto-detect tool.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Privacy and security
AMD's privacy notice says it may collect system configuration, hardware, software-version and installation-log information and uses security technologies including encryption for sensitive information transmitted online.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Security program
AMD says security is considered during hardware and software development and that it follows coordinated vulnerability disclosure as a CVE Numbering Authority member.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Settings preservation
Keep user settings saves AMD Software settings and profiles and reapplies them after installation when Factory Reset is used.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Supported platforms
WindowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · amd.com
Supported Windows
AMD lists support for Windows 11 version 21H2 and later and Windows 10 64-bit version 1809 and later.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Unsupported systems
AMD directs systems unsupported by the tool or needing other operating systems or AMD products to the AMD Product Selector for manual drivers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com
Update choices
When newer drivers are available, users can download needed components, customize setup, skip the current driver or cancel installation.Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com

Plans and prices

AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool Free Windows 11 version 21H2+ · Windows 10 64-bit version 1809+ · AMD Radeon graphics or Ryzen chipsets Read 1 Oct 2026 · amd.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free to use
  • Detects compatible graphics, chipsets, and Windows version
  • Offers three install modes
  • Can enable automatic updates

Limits

  • Requires an internet connection
  • Supports only listed Windows versions
  • Factory Reset prevents rollback to previous drivers

Who it suits

It suits Windows users with compatible AMD Radeon graphics or Ryzen chipsets who want the tool to find driver downloads. Users of unsupported systems or other operating systems are directed to AMD Product Selector for manual drivers.

Verdict

The tool identifies compatible AMD hardware and offers choices for driver installation. Check the supported Windows versions and note that a Factory Reset removes the option to return to previous drivers.

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