Some users report that when installing AMD Software Installer, the following error appears. This error stops the user from installing the utility on their computer.
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Error 195 – AMD Installer cannot continue because it is unable to access the required web resources.
In this article, we will discuss AMD Installer Error 195 in detail and see what should be done to resolve it.
Fix AMD Installer Error 195 on Windows 11/10
If you are getting AMD Installer Error 195, try the following solutions to fix the issue.
- Make sure that you are downloading the correct utility
- Turn off Windows Defender Firewall and third-party antivirus temporarily
- Install in Clean Boot
- Try Installing the driver manually
Error 195, AMD Installer cannot continue because it is unable to access the required web resources
1] Make sure that you are downloading the correct utility
First of all, you need to make sure that you are downloading AMD software for your driver. Otherwise, it won’t install on your system. What you need to do is go to amd.com. Now, expand the operating system you are using, and go to the Release Note of your driver. Then, scroll down and check Product Compatibility and make sure that your computer is compatible to install the software.
If you don’t know your driver details, open Device Manager, expand the Display Adapter, and see which AMD GPU you are using. You may have to probe a bit to find out the compatible software. Once you have downloaded the compatible software, try installing it. Hopefully, it will be installed.
2] Turn off Windows Defender Firewall and third-party antivirus temporarily
One reason you are unable to install AMD Software Installer is that your antivirus is blocking the installation. To fix this, you have to temporarily turn off Windows Defender Firewall or antivirus and see if it works.
To disable Windows Defender Protection, follow the prescribed steps.
- Search out “Windows Security” from the Start Menu.
- Go to Virus & threat protection > Manage settings and turn off the toggle for all the options.
- Then, click on Firewall & network protection and turn off all the firewalls.
- Finally, restart your system and try installing the program.
If you have a third-party antivirus, then you need to turn it off. Once you do all, double-click on the setup file and try installing it. Hopefully, it will do the job for you. Make sure to re-enable the protection once the software is installed.
3] Install in Clean Boot
You need to perform Clean Boot and then perform the desired operation and see if that works for you. This will avoid conflicts with 3rd-party processes.
4] Try Installing the driver manually
Maybe there is a problem with the AMD server right now or it’s under maintenance. But in the meantime, you can download the driver from AMD’s website. Visit amd.com/support, then select your product, and download the driver you need. This is not a fix but a workaround that can try if the Radeon software is not getting installed.
Hopefully, these solutions will work for you.
Read: Download or Update AMD Drivers with AMD Driver Autodetect.
How do I fix Error 195 AMD 2020?
Installation error 195 is usually caused because of third-party software. In most cases, it is the antivirus that’s causing the issue. This antivirus can be Windows’ own defender and Firewall or something like Avast, Avira, etc. In this case, they are mistaking a genuine process for a virus. It’s pretty common in games as the antivirus stops them from getting launched. Still, it can also forbid an app from getting installed, especially an app that’s going to change the configuration of your computer. To fix it, we have to temporarily disable the antivirus and install the program.
Once the AMD software is installed, make sure to turn the antivirus back on as you don’t want to make your system vulnerable to any kind of attacks. We have mentioned all the solutions you need to resolve this issue. So, go through them one by one in the order and see which one works for you.
Read: AMD driver keeps crashing when playing games on PC
How do I update my AMD drivers?
AMD drivers can be updated just like any other driver. You can go to Windows Settings and install driver and optional updates. However, since in this article we have fixed the installation error of AMD Software, it would be better to update drivers using the utility. To do that, launch the AMD Software installer, it will automatically detect and prompt you to install the latest version of some drivers, you can select them and click Install. If you don’t see any available updates, just click on the Update button and allow it to scan. Hopefully, this will do the trick for you.
Also Read: Fix AMD FreeSync not supported or working on Windows.
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