How to Fix “AMDRyzenMasterDriverV22 service failed to start” Error in Windows

When considering the leading computer processor manufacturers, the two names that typically come to mind are Intel and AMD. Intel has been a dominant force since the 1970s, but in recent times, it has been met with strong competition from AMD, which is known for its exceptional products.

Despite generally being more cost-effective and delivering better graphical performance, AMD processors can sometimes experience problems. One common issue is the ‘AMDRyzenMasterDriverV22 Failed To Start’ error. However, there are ways to resolve this issue, which we will discuss in this article.

1. Update Your Windows Operating System

It is possible for problems to arise if your system is not up-to-date. In these situations, you can potentially resolve the issue by verifying and downloading any available updates.

• Open the ‘Settings’ page from the Start menu on your PC.
• Upon opening the page, simply select the ‘Windows Update’ option located on the bottom left panel.

• On the Windows Update page, click on the ‘Check For Updates’ button on the right. If updates are available, Windows will begin downloading and installing them.

Make sure to restart your computer once the update is complete to prevent the error from occurring again. If it persists, alternative solutions may need to be considered.

2. Update Your Display Driver

If the problem is not caused by missing Windows updates, it could be because your graphics driver is not up to date. Updating it to the latest version and checking if that resolves the issue may be worth trying.

• Click on the ‘^’ icon that appears on the right side of the taskbar to view various running services.

• You will find currently active services here, including the AMD Software graphics driver service.

• Right-click on the AMD Software icon and it will show you three options – open the software, edit the video profile, and hide the system tray.

• Click on the ‘Open AMD Software’ option to launch the software.

• Upon launching, the AMD Software program will open and give you the option to check for the most recent graphics driver. The ‘Home’ tab will automatically be displayed as the default setting.

• Located on the right side, the ‘Drivers and Software’ section displays the graphics driver version. Simply click on the ‘Check For Updates’ button to view any available updates.

• If updates are available, the program will download and install them after seeking your permission. Once the latest driver is installed, restart your PC and check whether the issue is still there.

3. Remove Registry Entry

The ‘AMDRyzenMasterDriverV22 Failed To Start’ error can occur when there are conflicts between two different versions of the AMD Software. To resolve this issue, it is necessary to access the system registry and delete the older version. It is recommended to create a system restore point before making any changes.

How to Create a System Restore Point

• Type system restore point in the Start menu and open it.
• Click on the first item ‘Create A Restore Point’ that appears in the search results.

• A pop-up box will appear where you can select the drive where the restore point will be created. Click on the drive you prefer and then on the ‘Create’ button.

• Upon clicking the ‘Create’ button, a pop-up will appear prompting you to input a name for the restore point. You may enter any name of your choice, ideally something that will serve as a reminder of when the restore point was made, and then click on the ‘Create’ button.

• Windows will show a notification informing you that the restore point was created successfully. Click on the ‘Close’ button and then on the ‘OK’ button.

Removing the Registry Entry

Once you have created the system restore point, you are able to remove the registry entry associated with the previous version of the software.

• Open the Start menu and type Regedit to bring up the Registry Editor.
• Click on the Registry Editor to open it once it appears.

• In the address bar of the Registry Editor, type in the following address Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001`\Services\. Alternatively, just copy and paste it into the address bar and press the ‘Enter’ key.

• Next, look for any entries that have the name ‘RyzenMasterDriver’. If you find more than a single entry, delete them leaving only the latest one.
• Reboot your computer after deleting the older entries.

4. Run SFC Scan

It is possible that the ‘AMDRyzenMasterDriverV22 Failed To Start’ error is occurring due to corrupted system files. In some cases, this problem can be fixed by utilizing the System File Checker tool.

• Open the Start menu and type in command prompt or cmd to search for command prompt.
• When it appears, click on the ‘Run As Administrator’ option on the right side and click on the ‘Yes’ button in the User Account panel to launch command prompt.

• In the command prompt, enter sfc/scannow and then press the ‘Enter’ key.

• The system scan will begin and continue until it reaches 100%. If any corrupted files are found, the system will attempt to fix them. When the scan is complete, please restart your PC.
• If the previous method was unsuccessful, you may attempt to resolve the error by using DISM commands. Once again, open the command prompt as an administrator to do this.
• To run a system health check, begin by typing Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth and then pressing the ‘Enter’ key. This will identify and resolve any potential corruption problems that could be contributing to the issue.

• Complete the previous command by entering this one Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth and pressing the ‘Enter’ key. This will prompt Windows to run a scan and address any problems that are found.

• When the scan completes, type in the last command Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthand press the ‘Enter’ key to complete the process.

5. Use AMD Graphics Drivers Auto-Detect Tool

The AMD AutoDetect Utility is a tool created by AMD to scan your system and determine the most compatible AMD drivers. It can be downloaded from the official AMD website and used to troubleshoot the ‘AMDRyzenMasterDriverV22 Failed To Start’ error.

• Visit the AMD support website and click on the ‘Download Windows Drivers’ button.

• After saving the file to your PC, please wait for the download to finish. Then, double-click on the downloaded file to open it.

• To begin the installation, click on the ‘Install’ button and wait until the application is installed.

• As soon as the installation is complete, the AutoDetect utility will start searching for the latest drivers for your system.

• If it finds a suitable driver, it will display the driver version available. Click on the ‘Install’ button at the bottom to install it.

6. Perform a System Recovery

The Windows System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to a previous point in time. This can be helpful in reverting your PC to a state before the ‘AMDRyzenMasterDriverV22 Failed To Start’ error occurred.

As mentioned above, we have provided instructions on how to create a System Restore Point in Windows. In the event that you already have a restore point established, the following steps will guide you on how to carry out a system restore.

• Access the ‘Recovery’ option by opening the Control Panel on your PC.

• This will take you to the System Restore page. Click on the ‘Open System Restore’ option.

• When the System Restore box opens, click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed.

• On the next page, you can select the restore point you created earlier. If there are multiple restore points, you will find all of them here. Click on the ‘Next’ button after selecting the desired restore point.

• Finally, click on the ‘Finish’ button to complete the process. When you restart your computer next time, it will be restored to the earlier point before the error occurred.

The error message ‘AMDRyzenMasterDriverV22 Failed To Start’ can be caused by a multitude of factors such as corrupted system files, outdated drivers, or missing Windows updates. As it can be difficult to determine the exact cause, we suggest trying the suggested solutions one at a time.

With any luck, one of these solutions will resolve the error and enable you to use your PC without any concerns. However, if none of the methods are successful, it may be necessary to format and perform a clean installation of Windows, but be sure to backup your data beforehand.