How to fix the error 1603 the AMD

Some AMD users have been unable to update or install their drivers as a result of the error 1603, in which there was only a partial installation of the drivers. After this event, Windows updates also start to fail. This error has mainly affected Windows users 10.

Driver installation errors like this can be caused by antivirus interference, corrupted system files or pending Windows updates. In this article, we will list some possible solutions to this problem. These include system file repair, performing a clean driver installation and anti-virus application treatment. If a method doesn't work, you can try another until you find a solution.

Method 1: run an SFC scanner

1. Open the start menu and type cmd. Right-click the command prompt icon and click “Execute as an administrator”. Accept the UAC prompt when it appears.

   

2. On the command line, type the following commands and hit Enter after each one: sfc / scannow

   dism / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealth

This will run a system file check and repair all corrupted system files on your computer.

1. Restart your PC and try installing the AMD drivers again. The problem should not occur this time.

Method 2: set default location

Some users with this problem had their default folders pointing to the wrong location. Set the correct paths for the Documents folder and other folders such as Pictures, Song, etc. will solve the problem. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the folders under This PC in the left pane and select Properties. On this pc, find your desk, documents, downloads, etc.

   

2. Click the Location tab and click the Restore Default button to set the original folder location. This should look like C: NNNNusernameN-folder.

   

Repeat this for all system folders.

1. Try installing the AMD drivers again to confirm if it installs this time.

Method 3: Clean installation drivers

This method involves removing all existing or corrupted driver files and registry entries to allow for a successful installation of the latest AMD drivers.. You should consider disabling your antivirus before proceeding with this step.

1. Download the latest AMD drivers for your PC from here .

2. Remove all existing AMD drivers with the AMD Clean Uninstall Utility . Double click on the executable and follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation. When I finish, click View Report to see the list of components that have been uninstalled or click Finish to exit the utility. Click Yes to restart your computer or restart manually.Display driver uninstaller (GOD) in Safe Mode and follow the instructions to remove the drivers from the system.

   

3. Install the drivers you downloaded in step 1. To do it, launch the executable and follow the installation instructions until it completes.

4. Restart your PC and your drivers should be fully functional now.

Method 4: disable antivirus

Antivirus applications such as Avast and Windows Defender are known to interfere with the installation of AMD drivers. You can temporarily disable shields or virus protection if you have trouble installing drivers.

Method 5: Clean up the AMD installation folder

AMD drivers are extracted to C first: AMD before installation. Old files may interrupt the installation of new drivers if there is a file overwriting problem. Try to delete the folder by following the steps below.

1. Press the Windows key + E and open Windows Explorer.

2. Go to This PC> Local disk (C 🙂 or where your Windows installation is located.

3. Select the AMD folder in the location and press Shift + Delete. If you are prompted to grant administrator privileges to perform the action, must do it.

   

4. After deleting the folder, try installing AMD drivers again.

Method 6: windows update

The AMD installer requires certain recent Windows updates. Installation is likely to fail if these requirements are not met. Make sure you have the latest Visual C redistributable installed ++ and follow these steps to fully update your Windows.

1. Press the Start button, type Windows Update and hit Enter

2. Click Check for Updates and wait while Windows downloads and updates the system.

   

3. Restart your PC to complete the update installation and then try installing the AMD drivers again.