FanControl.Releases Couldn't initialize ADLX on v196

After updating to version 196 from version 194, I got an error on startup. All my configuration files were deleted, and no sensors are being detected.

14.07.2024 6:13:39: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL 
Couldn't initialize ADLX
   at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message)
   at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor()
   at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open()
14.07.2024 6:13:41: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL 
Couldn't initialize ADLX
   at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message)
   at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor()
   at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open()
14.07.2024 6:13:41: ADLXWrapper could not initialize or has no sensors.

Ryzen 5900X Motherboard: MSI MEG X570

Jul 14 '24 01:07 rameel

FanControl doesn't delete configurations. If it's been overwritten, lookup the "backup" folder inside the configuration folder.

As for ADLX, you are getting a ADLX_FAIL error code. What's your GPU/driver situation.

Jul 14 '24 15:07 Rem0o

Unfortunately, all the configuration files were deleted and no backup was made.

Jul 14 '24 23:07 rameel

Are you using the installer version or portable? Did you update through the built-in updater or you downloaded it separately?

Jul 15 '24 14:07 Rem0o

I use the portable version and update it using the built-in updater.

Jul 15 '24 15:07 rameel

What's your GPU? Is it an RDNA generation GPU?

Jul 17 '24 14:07 Rem0o

AMD RX 6600

Jul 17 '24 17:07 rameel

Driver version?

Jul 17 '24 17:07 Rem0o

Same here, driver version is Adrenalin v24.6.1 on RX 7600

Driver: 24.10.21.01-240620a (32.0.11021.1011)

Jul 18 '24 16:07 dkdirekt

I have the same problem. FanControl v196 portable on Windows 11. GPU: RTX 4070 Driver: 560.70

2024-07-19 13:08:18: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL Couldn't initialize ADLX at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message) at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor() at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open() 2024-07-19 13:08:20: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL Couldn't initialize ADLX at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message) at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor() at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open() 2024-07-19 13:08:20: ADLXWrapper could not initialize or has no sensors.

Jul 19 '24 11:07 agnulf

I have the same problem. FanControl v196 portable on Windows 11. GPU: RTX 4070 Driver: 560.70

2024-07-19 13:08:18: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL Couldn't initialize ADLX at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message) at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor() at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open() 2024-07-19 13:08:20: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL Couldn't initialize ADLX at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message) at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor() at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open() 2024-07-19 13:08:20: ADLXWrapper could not initialize or has no sensors.

Why would you have the ADLX plugin enabled on an NVidia GPU? Its for AMD cards

Jul 19 '24 12:07 Fr0stX76

I have the same problem. FanControl v196 portable on Windows 11. GPU: RTX 4070 Driver: 560.70 2024-07-19 13:08:18: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL Couldn't initialize ADLX at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message) at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor() at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open() 2024-07-19 13:08:20: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL Couldn't initialize ADLX at ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message) at ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor() at FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open() 2024-07-19 13:08:20: ADLXWrapper could not initialize or has no sensors.

Why would you have the ADLX plugin enabled on an NVidia GPU? Its for AMD cards

Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks! I haven't enabled anything. I just downloaded the latest portable release and started it and got the message. I guess I can ignore that message then, but should it even appear in the first place if I have Nvidia?
Makes the user think that there's something wrong if the user doesn't know that it's only for AMD only.

Jul 19 '24 12:07 agnulf

Go in setting/sensors/edit sources and remove the check box under Adlx wrapper

Jul 19 '24 21:07 Fr0stX76

Why would you have the ADLX plugin enabled on an NVidia GPU? Its for AMD cards

I updated yesterday to V197 and got the ADLX error. I've only ever had an RTX2080 in my rig and I cannot remember eneabling the ADLXWrapper. Wierd. Problem's solved after looking up this error.

Jul 25 '24 10:07 xyhbhtt

Hi, I updated my app to v197 and I'm getting this ADLX error? Never had any issues before and didn't touch any settings. I have an i9-13900kf and an rtx 4090 FE. Is this a bug?

Jul 25 '24 13:07 Auziuwu

I reinstalled Windows a week ago and I did not have this problem, but when I reinstalled my Windows again today (for stupid reasons) I started having this problem. The only thing I did differently was that I opened the FanControl software before installing Nvidia drivers, maybe it enabled the ADLX because of that?

Jul 25 '24 17:07 ToniMHeinonen

Found the issue. Will be fixed in next release.

Jul 25 '24 17:07 Rem0o

Found the issue. Will be fixed in next release.

Hi Remo,

This issue is still present in v197 as I am experiencing it.

Also, I personally am unable to untick ADLX Wrapper plugin box as FanControl just freezes...

v197 Portable - Windows 11

Jul 26 '24 06:07 1Danothy

Hi, after update from v194 to 197, i got the ADLX Error:

26.07.2024 14:24:47: Open - ADLXWrapper.ADLXEception: Result: ADLX_FAIL Couldn't initialize ADLX bei ADLXWrapper.Extensions.ThrowIfError(ADLX_RESULT result, String message) bei ADLXWrapper.ADLXWrapper..ctor() bei FanControl.Domain.BackendProviders.ADLX.ADLXWrapperBackendProvider.Open() 26.07.2024 14:24:47: ADLXWrapper could not initialize or has no sensors. I use Windows 11, Intel i7-13700k with build in GPU. I roll back to v194 without error

Jul 26 '24 12:07 deltapapa01

I can confirm the behavior @deltapapa01 experienced on my end. ADLX was enabled automatically after upgrading to 197.

Jul 26 '24 20:07 lolJS

Glad I found this thread. ADLX plugin getting enabled on its own after updating from 191 to 197.

Jul 27 '24 09:07 krismg

I just reverted back to v194, issue gone.

PLEASE fix on next update, v197 still broken

Jul 27 '24 09:07 1Danothy

See V198

Jul 27 '24 17:07 Rem0o

Hi, i update to v198, and the ADLX Error gone! Thank you very much :-)

Jul 29 '24 05:07 deltapapa01

Hi, Im having an issue with fan control were it was working with the fans on my 7900XTX, now its not. Im getting the ADLXWrapper could not initialize error, and I even updated to V198 and its still just flat out not working. I was on V196 when the issue started. I did recently have to rollback to the Radeon driver 24.4.1 in order to play Pacific Drive. Pacific Drive will not run on the last three drivers for Radeon due to some bug. Am I missing something, or did I do something wrong? Ive even re-downloaded the software to start fresh and its not working either.

Aug 04 '24 03:08 XLDingleberry

Well I found the issue, fan control wont work with radeon driver 24.4.1 for some reason. I re-updated to driver 24.7.1 and it fixed the issue with fan control. But still doesnt work with Pacific Drive, sent the bug report into AMD for that scenario. But Ive encountered a new issue, fan control keeps changing my VRAM settings

Aug 04 '24 04:08 XLDingleberry