Can't update AMD driver on Bootcamp

No doubt. But I've been doing it for over a decade quite happily... I'm a geek after all...

And as such I plan to continue doing so!

Despite the additional hoops one tends to have to jump through, there's no arguing (in my book at least) that Macs tend to be the best computers, best all-rounders... They end up being more than just "decent" for the purposes of gaming too... As long as one is willing (and able, I suppose) to deal with the afore-mentioned hoops. :-)

Boom! That did it! Ridiculous that I managed to miss one single switch that makes all the difference...

Thanks so very much man!!!

One LAST minor question: Should that option be with or without "PowerPlay"???

... I'll leave ya alone for a while after this... ;-)

Super greatful mate! Thanks! It looks like that little bit of advice has me finally restored to the kind of gaming environment I'm used to, now on my new MBP.

This is me now leaving you be and turning to some juicy gaming on my lovely new box! :-D

rayanbfvr wrote:

What are you talking about? https://www.mxdriver.com/ works fine with me.

Some browsers will block access.

Did you get the W7 drivers from Install Windows 7 and earlier on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support ?

What is the 'annoying' problem that you are expecting to resolve using a driver updated?

Do you have BC6 drivers in place with the AMD GPU functional?

BC6 is Bootcamp 6 drivers which support W10. If Apple Software Update does not provide an update, you should stay with the current version.

The AMD GPUs in Macs are not the same as standard PC AMD GPUs. They are Apple modified versions in most cases. You can force the W10 versions, by modifying .inf files, but it can lead to worse behavior.

Are there specific issues that you are trying to resolve, other than just a number in the version field?

Run Apple Software Update from within Boot Camp. Yesterday (October 9th 2016) I had to run it three times before it eventually updated with a new version of the Graphics Drivers. I was previously using the AMD drivers from AMD directly for the FirePro GPUs on my Mac from their web site. No AMD / Windows updates would take for the reason you state as the updates were looking for Windows versions of the AMD card not the Apple variant. I assume this new update is to correct that. After update all is well and on my new Mac Pro Catalyst is working fine still (using both GOUs) and I see >60 f.p.s. in GTA V running full screen at 2540 x 1440.

Can you post the versions of the drivers that you currently have running?

>15.3​01?

I checked and AMD are same as latest Apple software update within Windows so easiest way is to go here (see link at end) from within Windows, make sure you select correct Mac. The Crimson drivers for my new 6 Core Mac Pro work great. I know genuine Windows machines have later versions but remember Apple's GPUs are not recognized by a Windows side up[date correctly without hacking so this is the latest we can get but I have had no issues and can run Catalyst fine. http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/bootcamp

RELEASE DATE​ - 4/5/2016 -)

Digitalclips wrote:

I know genuine Windows machines have later versions but remember Apple's GPUs are not recognized by a Windows side update correctly without hacking so this is the latest we can get but I have had no issues and can run Catalyst fine.

You are running the Apple-certified versions which are also provided by BC Assistant. The challenge for Windows users is that they are 'chasing' the latest WHQL versions, which may or may not be different. Gaming is an area where this 'chase' is almost an 'obsession'. 😉