Fix This Driver can't release to failure GIGABYTE error

This guide covers different workaround you can try if the GIGABYTE app center utility throws This Driver can’t release to failure error. If your Windows PC features GIGABYTE motherboards, you must have encountered the mentioned error at least once. The worst thing about this error message is that it doesn’t specify which driver is the main culprit behind the issue. But as reported by users, the error mainly originates on a system featuring GIGABYTE motherboards that don’t support wireless capabilities. So, if you are also facing the same error message, continue with this troubleshooting guide to get rid of the problem.

What causes the GIGABYTE error message?

As mentioned, the problem mainly originates in a system that features GIGABYTE motherboards without wireless capabilities. As it turns out, GIGABYTE App Centre Utility requires access to onboard Wi-Fi. But in case it doesn’t find it installed on the system, the component fails and throws the mentioned error. By “components,” we mean Cloud Service station, Remote OC, and GIGABYTE Remote.

So, now that you have a prior piece of knowledge about what causes the “This Driver can’t release to failure” error let’s check out different workaround you can try to get rid of the issue.

Fix The Driver can’t release to failure GIGABYTE error

Here are different solutions to get rid of The Driver can’t release to failure GIGABYTE error.

Turn Off Cloud Service station, Remote OC, and GIGABYTE Remote
Download the latest GIGABYTE App Centre update
Reinstall GIGABYTE using Command Prompt
Uninstall the GIGABYTE App

Now, let’s take out all these solutions in detail.

1] Turn Off Cloud Service station, Remote OC, and GIGABYTE Remote

Here’s how to turn off Cloud Service station, Remote OC, and Gigabyte Remote in the GIGABYTE App Centre Utility.

Launch the GIGABYTE App Centre Utility on your system.
Click on the Cloud Service station present at the bottom of the screen.
In the following window, toggle off the Always run on next reboot option.
Come back to the home window again, and turn off the Remote OC and GIGABYTE Remote in the same way.

That’s it. Now you start your PC, and check if the problem is fixed or not.

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2] Download the latest GIGABYTE App Centre update

If you haven’t downloaded the latest GIGABYTE app center update for a long time, then also you are prone to face the mentioned error code. As it turns out, many users have reported that the GIGABYTE App Centre is not compatible with the latest Windows 10 patch update. Thus, update the utility app by visiting the GIGABYTE official download page to get rid of the issue.

Once you have downloaded the app’s latest update, install it on your system. Check if the problem is fixed or not.

3] Reinstall GIGABYTE using Command Prompt

If you are still facing the problem even after downloading the latest update, the next thing you can try is to reinstall the GIGABYTE services via command prompt or Windows PowerShell. To do so, follow the below steps.

To begin with, press the Windows key to open the start menu.

In the search bar, type Command Prompt and from the results choose, the Run as administrator option.

Now, copy-paste the below-mentioned commands one after the other and press Enter.

sc delete gdrv

sc create gdrv binPath= "C:\Windows\gdrv.sys" type= "kernel" DisplayName= "gdrv"

The first command line will uninstall the GIGABYTE services from your Windows PC. The second line of code will reinstall the services automatically all over again.

Once the command prompt has executed the code, restart your system and check if the problem is fixed or not. If not, continue with the following workaround.

4] Uninstall the GIGABYTE App

The Cloud Station servers of the GIGABYTE app run in the background by the name ubssrv. This software offers advanced functionalities in the GIGABYTE app, but at the same time, it can also cause the mentioned issue. So, uninstalling the app is the bet you can go for. To do so, follow the below steps.

Press the Windows + I shortcut key to open the Settings menu.
Click on the Apps option present at the left panel of the screen.
Choose Apps & features from the following window.
Here you will find all the installed applications on your system.
Locate the GIGABYTE app and click on the three-dots present next to the name.
Choose Uninstall from the context menu.
In the GIGABYTE uninstallation page, checkmark only the Cloud Station Server option.
Click on Uninstall to begin the uninstallation process.

That’s it. Now restart your system and check if the problem is fixed or not.

Read: How to download & install MSI Motherboard drivers for Windows 11/10

What is GIGABYTE app?

The GIGABYTE app center is a one-place destination for a long list of GIGABYTE apps. These apps bring you closer to the wealth of the installed GIGABYTE motherboard. The app is also the place to check for the latest driver and BIOS update.

How do I check my motherboard drivers?

It’s very easy to remove the app center from the computer. Just visit the control panel, and navigate to Program > Uninstall a program. From the list of all the installed applications, right-click on the app center and choose the Uninstall option. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.