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Fix: Can’t Download Nvidia Geforce Drivers on Windows 10
Outdated drivers are the chief causes of this issue
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Updated onApril 18, 2024
updated onApril 18, 2024
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You’re not alone if you can’t download Nvidia drivers on Windows 10 and install them. Many users reported Nvidia driver download greyed out, and we will explainhow to fix it in this guide.
Why can I not download NVIDIA drivers?
Nvidia driver update failedmessage can cause many problems to your PC, including a BSOD error; therefore, fixing it as soon as possible is essential.
There are multiple reasons why the update process is unsuccessful, and one of them might be if theNvidia graphics card is not detectedcorrectly.
If you tried installing Nvidia drivers on your Windows 10, the GeForce driver wouldn’t download in some cases. You might have encountered an error message or similar issues like:
It’s also possible that yourNvidia driver isn’t compatiblewith your Windows version, so you’ll have toroll back your Nvidia drivers to fix that.
Below are some of the other variations of the can’t download Nvidia drivers issue as reported by users:
What can I do if the GeForce driver won’t download?
Before trying any of these fixes, ensure there is no ongoing background Windows Update. If this is the case, wait for the update to end and check if the installation works before moving to any of these solutions.
1. Install the Nvidia driver manually (step-by-step guide)
If that didn’t help, we recommend trying a3rd party driver updater softwarethat can install the correct driver version for you in seconds. In this way, you will avoid the risk of getting the wrong driver installed.
2. Temporarily close your antivirus software and update GeForce Experience
4. Update Windows, remove old drivers with DDU and try again
If the GeForce driver doesn’t download, the issue might also come from the fact that the NVIDIA driver is incompatible with your Windows version, so you should explore that possibility.
Finally, if you have any questions or suggestions, don’t forget to mention them in the comments section below, and we will get back to you.
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
