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Fix: This driver can’t release to failure [Full Guide]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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This driver can’t release to failureis an error message that more specifically pertains toGigabyte motherboards.

Some users have stated that theerrormessage pops up after upgrading to Windows 10.

Theerrormessage is usually due to amotherboard‘s lack of built-in Wi-Fi, which is something required for the Gigabyte App Center’s Cloud Station Server.

Here are a few resolutions that can fix this Gigabyte motherboarderrorin Windows 10.

How do I fix theThis driver can’t release to failureerror?

1. Update the Motherboard Drivers

You might need to update your Gigabyte motherboarddriversto fix thedriver can’t releaseerrormessage. However, themotherboardhas various drivers.

As such, it’s probably better to utilize driver-updating software to ensure the motherboard drivers are updated. This includes updating old ones, fixing broken ones, and replacing missing ones.

Outbyte Driver Updater

2. Switch off the Always run on next reboot setting

As mentioned, the Cloud Station Server is one component of the Gigabyte App Center that requires onboard Wi-Fi. The Remote OC and Gigabyte Remote are two are components that also need onboard Wi-Fi.

Thus, switching those components off can fix the issue.

3. Reinstall Gigabyte Services via Command Prompt

‘sc create gdrv binPath= “C:Windowsgdrv.sys” type= “kernel” DisplayName= “gdrv”’ and Return to reinstall the services.

Alternatively, reinstalling Gigabyte services might also resolve the issue.

4. Update the App Center

If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 10, update the App Center to ensure that its compatible with the latest platform.

You can do that by pressing theGIGABYTE App Center Utility Downloadbutton onthis page.

Then open the installer for the app to add the latest App Center version to Windows.

5. Uninstall the App Center

Some users have resolved the Gigabyte motherboard error message by removing the App Center from Windows. But there are also a few users who struggle with this. If that’s also your case, read on.

Can’t uninstall the Gigabyte app center

Using the Control Panel to remove a no longer wanted program (as shown above) is quick and easy, but it seems that not everyone can successfully use this option.

For some, the Gigabyte app center won’t uninstall no matter what they do. So, here’s what we suggest:

One, or more, of those resolutions, will probably fix thedriver can’t releaseerrorin Windows 10. If you have any further suggestions for fixing the Gigabyte motherboarderror, feel free to share them below.

Fix: This driver can’t release to failure [Full Guide]#

How do I fix theThis driver can’t release to failureerror?#

1. Update the Motherboard Drivers#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

2. Switch off the Always run on next reboot setting#

3. Reinstall Gigabyte Services via Command Prompt#

4. Update the App Center#

5. Uninstall the App Center#

Can’t uninstall the Gigabyte app center#