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Nvidia game ready driver won't install

Anonymous
2024-01-27T18:13:26+00:00

Yet another PC problem. The latest Nvidia Game Ready driver won't install. I keep getting the message "installation can't continue; an error occurred". Tried everything I saw online and am wondering if my RTX 2060 is just too outdated. Can someone please help me? Can I even open Minecraft or Blender without anything else going wrong?

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  1. Virginia M 40,630 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-28T10:57:01+00:00

    That’s good. I was thinking perhaps it was downloading the incorrect version.

    If you install an older driver does the latest one then install?

    You might have to reinstall an older driver via the device’s entry within device manager.

    Right click device.

    Choose update driver.

    Choose ‘browse my computer for drivers’.

    Choose ‘let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer’.

    Choose the compatible hardware from the list, then choose next.

    Choose one of the older drivers from the list shown, then click next.

    This will then reinstall the driver.

    Are you using any third party antivirus software? If yes then perhaps this is blocking the install.

    There may also be a problem with that particular driver. Have you checked the nVidia forum?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-28T01:02:11+00:00

    Yes, I'm using the Nvidia geforce app to install the drivers. As far as I know, the driver is the latest one. I just don't know why it isn't installing...

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  2. Virginia M 40,630 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-27T22:05:26+00:00

    DDU is a well known program & I use it whenever I have problems with graphics drivers. If you prefer not to use it then are you using the nVidia Gforce experience program to find & install the correct driver?
    I will be waiting for your reply after the storm is over.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-27T20:32:35+00:00

    I'm running Windows 10, 22H2. And the screen just said "An error occurred". Couldn't find an error code anywhere when I looked and there's a thunderstorm rolling in so I shouldn't turn on my computer yet. Already tried everything else and don't feel comfortable installing unfamiliar software.

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  4. Virginia M 40,630 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-27T20:18:01+00:00

    Hello, I’m Virginia, a fellow user like yourself.

    Sorry to hear you’re experiencing problems. May I ask which Windows 10/11 build are you running - 22H2 (Win 10/Win 11) or 23H2 (Win 11)?

    What was the error code?

    Please try cleanly uninstalling the graphics card drivers then installing them direct from nVidia.

    https://www.wagnardsoft.com/

    Please do not download any other software on the site, especially driver installation software.

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products).

    Please do not download any repair tool which may be offered by this site other than the ones I mention/recommend.

    Thoroughly research any product which is mentioned here before you decide to download and install it.

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