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0x800703f1 Error code when trying to install drivers or updates.

MortenT 0 Reputation points
2025-12-19T19:01:59.0066667+00:00

Hi,

I've been having problems trying to update specifically my GPU driver. I've been getting the error code 0x800703f1 primarily and tried different methods to solve it. Including SFC, DISM and even trying to reinstall windows, but even then i can't do it. I'm suspecting my Driver registry hive is corrupted and I've seen Ramesh repairing them, so it is as a last resort I'm trying this. I'll upload my driver file to Onedrive as you've asked previously.

https://1drv.ms/u/c/9460b0e28df574b3/IQCEreWbWzlBSq6n1yZcBhBDASko1RP8LmvanLA3HiOL1-s?e=xrVzZ6

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Ramesh Srinivasan 173.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-12-20T02:45:32.3033333+00:00

    Please follow the instructions below:

    • Download DRIVERS.7Z and save to your desktop.
    • Extract the DRIVERS hive located inside the archive to your desktop.
    • We now have the repaired DRIVERS file we will use to replace your current one.
    • Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\config
    • Right-click on the current DRIVERS file and select Rename. Rename it to DRIVERS.bad.
    • Take the file from the Drivers folder on your desktop and paste it into C:\Windows\System32\config

    Important:

    This fix is specific to the user in this thread. No one else should follow these instructions, as they may cause more harm than good. If you are after assistance, please start a thread of your own.

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