Nvidia: Driver error during installation - you can do that

For security reasons, you should update the driver of your Nvidia card regularly. However, if you receive an error message during the installation, various causes can be responsible. Read in this practical tip what you can do about it.

Nvidia: driver error during installation - what to do?

• Make sure that you have downloaded the correct driver for your system before starting the installation.
• The installation may also be blocked by your antivirus or firewall. Switch off both services as a test. If you can then install the driver without any problems, we will show you how to release the program in the antivirus program and in your firewall.
• Often, uninstalling and then reinstalling the Nvidia driver can help.
• In general, you should always run the installation as an administrator. Right click on the installation file and select "Run as administrator".
• If these tips do not solve the problem, the graphics card may be defective and you should replace it.

Find out in the next practical tip what you can do if an error occurs when updating the Nvidia driver.