AMD Catalyst Control Center Won’t Open in Windows 10? 4 Fixes

AMD Catalyst Control Center won’t open in Windows 10 most often because its legacy driver package is damaged, a Catalyst background process is stuck, or the installed software does not match the Radeon GPU. Start by identifying the exact graphics model, then close any hung Catalyst processes. If that does not work, reinstall the correct AMD package and repair Windows system files.

One important update to older advice: Catalyst Control Center is legacy software. Current Radeon products normally use AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition instead. Do not install an old Catalyst package just to make the Control Center appear on a PC that is designed for newer AMD Software.

1. Confirm your AMD GPU and whether Catalyst is the right software

1. Press Windows + X and open Device Manager.
2. Expand Display adapters and write down the exact AMD Radeon model.
3. Check that model on the official AMD Support page.

AMD has moved many older Radeon families to a legacy support model, with no further driver releases planned for those products. Its legacy Radeon support list explains which families are affected. AMD Catalyst 15.7.1 is still an official Windows 10 package for certain older GPUs, but it is not the correct driver for every legacy Radeon card. Use the driver listed for your exact model rather than downloading Catalyst from a third-party site.

On laptops and all-in-one PCs, also check the computer manufacturer’s support page. AMD recommends OEM-provided graphics drivers when system-specific customizations are required.

2. End stuck Catalyst processes, then launch it again

A leftover CCC.exe or MOM.exe process can prevent a new Control Center window from starting.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. If necessary, click More details.
3. End AMD Catalyst Control Center, CCC.exe, and MOM.exe if they are present.
4. Open Start, search for AMD Catalyst Control Center, and launch it again.

If no Catalyst processes are running, restart Windows once and retry. You normally do not need to run Catalyst as administrator.

3. Reinstall the correct AMD graphics package

If Catalyst still does not open, a clean driver reinstall is usually more reliable than trying random executable files inside AMD folders. First download the correct driver for your Radeon model so it is ready to install.

1. Open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features and remove the old AMD graphics software, or use AMD’s cleanup tool when a normal uninstall is incomplete.
2. For a deeper cleanup, use the official AMD Cleanup Utility. AMD says it removes previously installed AMD graphics and audio drivers/software without removing AMD chipset drivers.
3. Restart the PC when prompted.
4. Install the driver package matched to your exact GPU. For older hardware that specifically requires Catalyst, AMD still hosts the Catalyst 15.7.1 release notes and Windows 10 downloads.
5. Restart again and test Catalyst Control Center.

If the correct AMD package installs successfully but Catalyst is no longer included, that can be expected on hardware that uses Radeon Settings or AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition instead.

4. Repair Windows files and install updates that are still available

Corrupted Windows components can also stop older control-panel applications from loading. Microsoft recommends running DISM before System File Checker.

1. Search for Command Prompt, right-click it, and choose Run as administrator.
2. Run DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and wait for it to finish.
3. Then run sfc /scannow and wait until verification reaches 100%.
4. Restart Windows and try Catalyst again.

These commands follow Microsoft’s official DISM and SFC repair procedure.

It is also worth opening Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and installing updates that are available for your installation.

Windows 10 support has ended for most editions

Windows 10 Home and Pro, along with most standard Windows 10 editions, reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Microsoft no longer provides normal security updates or technical support for those editions unless a device is covered by an applicable Extended Security Updates program. If your PC can run a supported version of Windows, upgrading is the safer long-term fix; Microsoft documents the status on its Windows 10 end-of-support page.

If Catalyst still will not open

Do not keep reinstalling different driver versions at random. Recheck the exact Radeon model and confirm which final driver AMD or your PC manufacturer provides for it. If the proper driver works but Catalyst is missing, your hardware may use a newer Radeon control application instead. If the correct legacy package is installed and Catalyst still fails after a clean reinstall plus DISM/SFC, the remaining issue is more likely to be a damaged Windows installation or an unsupported driver/OS combination than the Control Center shortcut itself.