Drivers for AMD GPUs
Drivers for AMD GPUs
You've received an error when trying to install AMD Catalyst on your R9 290 with Windows 8.1. The issue likely stems from the mismatch between your system and the driver requirements. Check your GPU manufacturer's website for compatible drivers, ensure you're using the latest version, and verify that your Windows version matches the one required by the software.
no such files are present, just the main program and documentation
You may require this tool. The download page suggests the installer can launch and extract itself.