Below, we have discussed different troubleshooting methods to try when this error occurs. Proceed with the method that fits your situation the best.
1. Disable Antivirus
The first thing that we recommend doing is disabling your antivirus software. There is a chance that the security program is preventing you from installing the software because it considers it a potential threat. If this scenario is applicable, the easiest way to fix it is by disabling the antivirus program temporarily. Once the driver has been downloaded, you can enable it back in no time. Here is how you can proceed: That’s it. Your antivirus should be disabled now and will only be enabled when you restart the computer. If you cannot find the security program icon in the taskbar, you can launch the application and disable it from there.
2. Ensure You Are Downloading a Compatible Version
In several cases, the issue can also be caused because you are trying to download a version of the driver that is incompatible with your device’s hardware and the system. When this happens, the error message will mention that the version you are trying to download is not compatible with your Windows version. Make sure that you are attempting to download a version that both your device and the system can support.
3. Uninstall the Current Driver
You might also be facing the problem if the current driver in your system is interfering with the system’s process of installing a new one. If you already have a graphics driver in your system, then we recommend you uninstall it first and then try installing the Nvidia driver. Here is how you can do that:
4. Reinstall the Driver Using DDU
You can also use Display Driver Uninstaller to perform a clean installation of the graphics driver. In this method, we will be booting into Safe Mode to perform the steps. Here is all that you need to do:
5. Install the Nvidia Driver Manually
Windows offers you the option to install the drivers manually if the system fails to install them automatically. In this method, we will first remove the Nvidia programs using the Control Panel and then use the Device Manager utility to install the driver. Here is all that you need to do:
6. Roll Back to Windows 10
If you are facing the issue right after upgrading to Windows 11, then you have the option to go back to Windows 10 till Microsoft fixes the issue. Here is how you can proceed:
