AMD has just rolled out a significant driver update, version 26.6.2, that unlocks the next‑generation FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 4.1 for the Radeon RX 7000 series, while also adding support for the newly remastered Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced.
Although the driver is officially compatible with Windows 10 21H2 and later, users on older Windows 10 builds are encountering a launch failure that displays the error, “The version of AMD Software that you have launched is not compatible with your currently installed AMD graphics driver.” This indicates a deeper compatibility mismatch rather than a simple configuration issue.
AMD has confirmed that the Device Manager will flag the affected GPUs with a yellow exclamation mark in the Display Adapters list. The Radeon team’s advisory reads: “Users running Windows 10 and AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 may see a yellow bang in Device Manager affecting AMD Radeon RX series graphics. Our engineers are investigating the issue and will release a fix when ready. In the meantime, users can roll back to Adrenalin Edition 26.6.1 as a temporary workaround.”
For users encountering compatibility issues, the recommended course of action is to roll back to the earlier 26.6.1 driver, which was released earlier this month.
However, if you’re eager to dive into titles like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced or DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, you’ll likely need to exercise patience, as the current driver does not yet officially support these games.
Microsoft has published a detailed support article outlining the steps to revert to the previous driver and the known limitations of the current release.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why am I seeing a launch failure after installing AMD Driver 26.6.2?
The 26.6.2 update introduces FSR 4.1 and new game support, but it is only fully compatible with Windows 10 21H2 and later. If you are running an older Windows 10 build, the driver will not load and you’ll see the error message "The version of AMD Software that you have launched is not compatible with your currently installed AMD graphics driver."
How can I temporarily fix the crash if I need to use my RX 7000 series GPU?
You can roll back to the previous driver version, 26.6.1, which is still available for download. This version is known to work with older Windows 10 builds and will allow you to continue gaming until AMD releases a patch that resolves the compatibility issue.
Will the new FSR 4.1 feature work on my system after the driver update?
FSR 4.1 will be available on all Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs once the driver is installed on a compatible Windows 10 21H2 or newer system. If you are on an older build, you will need to either update Windows or revert to driver 26.6.1 until a fix is released; FSR 4.1 will not function correctly with the incompatible driver on those systems.
News Source: Neowin
Comments
Be the first to comment.