Several factors can cause CRC and extraction failures, including incomplete or corrupted downloads (sometimes reported more frequently with browsers like Edge), hardware issues such as unstable CPU cores on newer Intel processors, disk read/write errors or insufficient storage space, incorrect temporary folder paths, and viruses or malware that may alter downloaded files, especially when obtained from unofficial sources. These issues ultimately corrupt the archive, preventing proper extraction and installation. Below we look at solutions to resolve this issue.
1. Install the Driver Using the NVIDIA App (GeForce Experience)
If manual extraction of the driver archive keeps failing, try installing the drivers through the NVIDIA App (GeForce Experience). This tool downloads and installs drivers directly without requiring manual extraction, which helps avoid CRC errors caused by corrupted archives or failed 7-Zip extractions. This method uses NVIDIA’s own installer system, reducing the risk of corrupted extractions and ensuring a cleaner installation process.
2. Use Chrome & Install the Driver Manually
Incomplete or corrupted downloads are one of the most common causes of CRC errors. Switching to Google Chrome for downloading the driver can help, as Chrome’s download manager handles large files more reliably than some Microsoft browsers. This reduces the risk of broken or partially downloaded archives, ensuring the file remains intact for extraction and installation.
3. Limit CPU Cores
On some multi-core Intel processors, unstable or misbehaving cores can cause corruption when performing CPU-intensive tasks like file extraction. Temporarily limiting the number of active CPU cores forces the system to use fewer, more stable cores, which may prevent CRC errors during extraction and installation.
4. Change the Temp File Path
Windows’ default temporary directory often uses long file paths and may have permission restrictions that can interfere with installer operations. These limitations sometimes cause CRC errors when handling large archives. Changing the temporary directory to a short, simple path (such as C:\Temp) creates a cleaner, more accessible, and installer-friendly location for 7-Zip and similar programs.
