AMD Installer Error 195 | Failed to Detect a Supported AMD Graphics Hardware

Error 195 from the AMD Installer typically means: 🛑 “AMD Software Installer failed to detect a supported AMD graphics hardware.” Press Win + R, type dxdiag, and go to the Display tab.

🔍 Why this happens:

• You’re trying to install Radeon Software or Adrenalin drivers, but the installer can’t detect compatible AMD hardware.

• Your system may be using:

  • NVIDIA or Intel GPU instead

  • An AMD GPU that’s unsupported or too old

  • A virtual environment or emulator that doesn’t expose the GPU properly

Also Read : Fix Netflix Error Code NSES-500

✅ How to Fix AMD Error 195

1. Check Your GPU

• Press Win + R, type dxdiag, and go to the Display tab.

• Or open Device Manager > Display adapters

  • What GPU is listed there?

  • If it’s Intel or NVIDIA, the AMD installer won’t work unless there’s also an AMD GPU installed.

2. Manually Download the Correct Driver

• Go to AMD’s Driver and Support page

• Select your exact GPU model (e.g., Radeon RX 570, Vega 8, etc.)

• Download and install the specific driver without using the auto-installer

3. Clean Previous Driver Installs

If you’ve swapped GPUs or previously installed AMD drivers:

• Use AMD Cleanup Utility:

  • Download: https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/gpu-601

  • Run it in Safe Mode if prompted

  • Reboot and try the install again

4. BIOS / Secure Boot Conflicts (rare)

• Some laptops or systems may hide the AMD GPU until certain BIOS or Secure Boot settings are configured.

• Check BIOS for options like Switchable Graphics, and ensure Secure Boot is disabled temporarily if needed.

5. Virtual Machines or Emulators

If you’re using 82box or a VM:

• These environments don’t expose AMD hardware directly, so the AMD Installer will fail.

• Solution: You can’t install native AMD drivers inside a VM unless PCI passthrough is configured.

These steps have proven effective in resolving error 195 and completing AMD driver installations successfully.