In allegedly rare instances, updating AMD graphics drivers using the reset option, which removes the old driver entirely, while Windows update is running, can damage Windows so it won't start. While AMD tries to figure out how to fix that, they're removed the reset option from their driver installation dialog.
With Win11 however there's a catch, and it caught me. (¬_¬ )
On this rig at least Win11 has a BAD habit of forcing its limited, reduced feature AMD graphics driver down your throat. That's one big reason I still run Win10 the vast majority of the time. Have the latest AMD driver already installed? Doesn't matter, and Win11 won't uninstall the old AMD version when it adds its own driver either, so you're stuck with 2 driver installations. And if you reinstall the full AMD driver it automatically goes into reset mode with 2 restarts etc. It's a mess, so for the limited use Win11 gets I just leave it alone, letting Microsoft have its way.
So, I'm updating the Win11 Windows To Go drive, and along with the March update Windows automatically installs its AMD driver, apparently in full reset mode (!). No more Win11! I restored an image backup, but this time I watched Windows Update like a hawk, and when it downloaded the AMD driver while the March update was still downloading, I clicked the button to install it. Wish I could say it worked fine, but after a couple false starts, requiring a power down each time, it starting working something like normally [not entirely sure what normal is for Win11].
Anyway, some implications for those running Win11 with AMD graphics... Microsoft's AMD driver can do a reset, which is a bad thing when Windows is installing updates. That means keep an eye on Windows Update on Update Tuesday, at least from 1:00PM Est. Or maybe check Windows Update the day before in case there is a new AMD driver. And definitely have an image backup you know you can restore -- the Windows Repair option when Win11 won't start allegedly can fix things, but many have reported that screen never comes up.
