Solved AODDriver 4.2.0 service failed to start

lafargeotte

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Hi,
This error appears at every Windows (8.1 update 1) start:

Issue Details

AODDriver 4.2.0 service failed to start - The system cannot find the specified file. This from Event Viewer:

-System
-Provider
[ Name]Service Control Manager
[ Guid]{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}
[ EventSourceName]Service Control Manager
-EventID7000
[ Qualifiers]49152
Version0
Level2
Task0
Opcode0
Keywords0x8080000000000000
-TimeCreated
[ SystemTime]2014-05-15T13:36:25.744249100Z
EventRecordID95248
Correlation
-Execution
[ ProcessID]616
[ ThreadID]620
ChannelSystem
ComputerDesktop
Security

-EventData
param1AODDriver4.2.0
param2%%2
41004F00440044007200690076006500720034002E0032002E0030000000


Binary data:
In Words
0000: 004F0041 00440044 00690072 00650076
0010: 00340072 0032002E 0030002E 0000

In Bytes
0000: 41 00 4F 00 44 00 44 00 A.O.D.D.
0008: 72 00 69 00 76 00 65 00 r.i.v.e.
0010: 72 00 34 00 2E 00 32 00 r.4...2.
0018: 2E 00 30 00 00 00 ..0...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


I have tried everything - but the problem is always there, unless no AMD software is installed.
Uninstalled AMD software and drivers normally. Installed older or latest AMD software, and it is still there.

I have completely uninstalled all AMD software using the AMD cleanup utility. I have installed the previous version 13.12, but the error still appears. Strangely this error was not there prior to installing 14.4, but now it is there using 13.12 even though the AMD cleanup utility was used.
So nothing seems to clear this except to uninstall all AMD software using the cleanup utility.
When no AMD software is installed there is no error (obviously!).
However, when subsequently installing any AMD graphics software the error returns.


Graphics Card
Radeon HD 6450
AMD Catalyst Driver Version, and Driver History
14.4, previous 13.12, and all previous Catalyst software for many years.

Operating System
- Windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64-bit.

Power Supply 450w


Display Device Samsung Syncmaster P2250


Applications

The usual stuff, but NO GAMES.

CPU Details
AMD Phenom 9850 Quad Core

System Memory Type & Amount
4GB

Additional Hardware
Seagate Hard Drive x 3

Blu Ray writer


Any help gratefully appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom Quad Core 9865
    Motherboard
    Foxconn A6VMX
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI RADEON HD6450
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster P2250
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate ST380815AS (80GB) System Disk
    Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Programs & Storage)
    Samsung HD1035SJ (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Downloads & BackUp)
    PSU
    450 watt
    Case
    Generic
    Cooling
    CPU & Case Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK700
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    20Gbs
Do you have "AMD Owerdrive installed" ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
Hi,

If AMD Overdrive, is Fuel Service, then yes, but I do not use it.

I may have solved this. I again uninstalled all AMD Software using normal uninstaller. Then ran the AMD Cleanup utility. As previously stated this made the error disappear.
I then installed v13.12, error returned (as expected). Upgraded to v14.4, error still there (as expected).
Here is the difference - I stopped, then disabled the 'AMD Fuel Service'. I then deleted the single reference to 'AODDriver 4.2.0' in the registry. Rebooted. Error now gone. Have rebooted a few times over two days and there is no sign of it, so hopefully that has solved the problem.

I will wait a few more days before confirming, but it looks good.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom Quad Core 9865
    Motherboard
    Foxconn A6VMX
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI RADEON HD6450
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster P2250
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate ST380815AS (80GB) System Disk
    Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Programs & Storage)
    Samsung HD1035SJ (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Downloads & BackUp)
    PSU
    450 watt
    Case
    Generic
    Cooling
    CPU & Case Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK700
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    20Gbs
There's AMD OOD as a separate program AMD OverDrive? that's why I asked about it. Anyway, AMD drivers and control center relay on .NET so maybe you can see something about that.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
OK thanks. No do not use that.

Will wait see if I have solved this for a few days.

Thanks again for your time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom Quad Core 9865
    Motherboard
    Foxconn A6VMX
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI RADEON HD6450
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster P2250
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate ST380815AS (80GB) System Disk
    Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Programs & Storage)
    Samsung HD1035SJ (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Downloads & BackUp)
    PSU
    450 watt
    Case
    Generic
    Cooling
    CPU & Case Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK700
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    20Gbs
Just to confirm that I appear to have resolved the problem as above.


No repeats of the problem since these actions were taken.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom Quad Core 9865
    Motherboard
    Foxconn A6VMX
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI RADEON HD6450
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster P2250
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate ST380815AS (80GB) System Disk
    Seagate ST31000528AS (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Programs & Storage)
    Samsung HD1035SJ (1TB) - 2 Partitions (Downloads & BackUp)
    PSU
    450 watt
    Case
    Generic
    Cooling
    CPU & Case Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK700
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    20Gbs
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