There is a quite widely known issue regarding AMD Ryzen Master unable to start itself up and ended up showing the “Ryzen Master unable to initialize. Kindly reinstall the program. Hence Aborting” error message. This specific issue may pop up right after a BIOS update, a CPU (hardware) upgrade on an AM4 motherboard, or, in some rare cases, after updating your GPU drivers. In this post, we’ll explain the issue and show you what you can do to fix it.
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What is actually the issue?
Ryzen Master is one of AMD’s popular tools for tweaking and keeping an eye on Ryzen processors. You can overclock, adjust memory settings, and much more. But some users get stuck with an error message that stops them from starting and using the utility. This could be due to a messy installation or conflicts with chipset or GPU drivers.
How to fix the “Ryzen Master unable to initialize, hence aborting” error
Before we get into the complicated steps, it’s important to know that we’ll be uninstalling some software and tinkering with the Windows Registry. Make sure to follow each step carefully to avoid any further problems. If you’re feeling unsure, it might be a good idea to get help from someone who knows their way around these things or reach out to AMD support.
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Step 1: Uninstall Ryzen Master and chipset drivers
Start by getting rid of both the Ryzen Master utility and your chipset drivers. Head over to the Control Panel and pick Uninstall a program, or find them in the Apps & features settings. Look for Ryzen Master and the chipset drivers, and hit Uninstall. This makes sure any files messing things up are gone.
Learn more: How to Uninstall Drivers in Windows 11
Step 2: Delete registry entries
Editing the Windows Registry can be tricky and if not done right, might mess up your computer. So, it’s a smart move to create a System Restore Point before you dive in. This way, if things don’t go as planned, you can go back to how things were.
Open the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Windows search bar and hitting Enter. Be careful here, as messing with the wrong settings can lead to trouble.
Navigate to the following path:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services
Look for folders named AMDRyzenMasterDriverV## (the “##” is your version number, like V13, V19, or V20). Right-click these folders and choose Delete. This clears out any old settings that might be causing problems.
Step 3: Reinstall chipset drivers and reboot
Next, put the chipset drivers back on your computer. These drivers are key for your hardware to work right. Grab the latest ones from AMD’s website:
https://www.amd.com/en/support
Find the drivers that match your motherboard or processor, download and install them, then restart your computer. This makes sure all changes take effect properly.
Step 4: Reinstall Ryzen Master
Now, grab the latest Ryzen Master from AMD’s site:
https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/ryzen-master
Find the download link at the bottom of the page, install Ryzen Master, and restart your computer again. This wraps up the setup, making sure everything’s in place.
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Additional considerations
Following this guide should sort out the “Ryzen Master unable to initialize” error for most. Yet, there are a few more things to think about that can help keep Ryzen Master running smoothly on Windows 11 or 10.
Workstation service
If you’ve tweaked any Windows services, make sure the Workstation service is on Automatic. This service helps your computer talk to other computers on the network. If it’s off, you might run into problems with Ryzen Master.
Driver installation order and handling future updates
Always install chipset and GPU drivers before putting Ryzen Master back on. If you update these drivers and don’t reinstall Ryzen Master, you could face this error again. Getting the driver order right ensures everything works together nicely.
To keep this issue at bay, do this whenever you update your chipset or GPU drivers:
- Get rid of Ryzen Master.
- Update your chipset and GPU drivers.
- Put Ryzen Master back on.
This helps avoid any mix-ups between drivers and Ryzen Master.
Handy hint: How to See What Drivers Are Installed in Windows 11
Using DDU for a clean driver installation
If you’re still running into trouble, consider using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) for a fresh install of your GPU drivers. DDU gets rid of all traces of your old GPU drivers to avoid any leftover issues.
To use DDU, here’s what to do:
- Grab DDU from its official site:
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/ - Start your computer in Safe Mode.
- Open DDU, pick your GPU from the list, and hit Clean and restart.
- Reinstall your chipset and Radeon drivers.
- Put Ryzen Master back on.
DDU makes sure there’s nothing left that could mess up your setup.
Just one last advice
The error message “Ryzen Master unable to initialize” doesn’t usually show up a lot when nothing has changed. But when you see it, it’s often because there’s a clash with the drivers on your Windows system or a change of hardware.
Therefore, a good practice is to reinstall Ryzen Master every time you update your chipset or GPU drivers, or replace your CPU or graphics card. This lets the software to recognize your new drivers or hardware changes.
