Trying to install NVIDIA drivers on Windows 11, but are unable to do so?

You’re not alone. This issue has been reported by many users.

Fortunately, you can fix the issue on your own — and this blog post will show you how to do that.

NVIDIA Driver Won’t Install Win 11

NVIDIA Graphics GPU require NVIDIA drivers to work properly. But in some cases, certain drivers won’t install in Windows 11. On the screen, an error message appears. Common error messages include:

• NVIDIA Installer failed
• NVIDIA Installer cannot continue
• This NVIDIA graphics driver isn’t compatible with this version of Windows

Error messages may vary, but the following solutions work in most instance. We recommend you give them a try in the order they appear below.

Solution 1 – Ensure You’ve the Right Version of NVIDIA Driver

When installing a NVIDIA driver, make sure it is compatible with your version of Windows. For example, if you are using 32-bit Windows, the driver should be for 32-bit Windows, not 64-bit (and vice-versa). In addition, the driver should be compatible with your version of Windows. For instance, some times the old NVIDIA drivers won’t get installed on Windows 11.

Here’s how you can install an appropriate NVIDIA driver version directly from the NVIDIA website.

• Open your web browser, navigate to NVIDIA drivers web page, select the appropriate product and operating system and click the Find button

• You’ll now see a list of drivers based on the search criteria selected by you. Each driver will have a View button next to it. Click the View button of the driver you want to install

• On the next page, click the Download button

• Locate the downloaded driver file, double-click it to launch the installation wizard, follow the on-screen instructions, click Next to proceed through the installation until you get the message that the installation is complete

If an error message pops up during the installation process, go to the next solution. 

Solution 2 – Remove all NVIDIA Programs and Install the Driver Manually

Delete all NVIDIA programs and then let Windows install the correct driver.

Uninstall NVIDIA programs

• Type devmgmt.msc in the Search bar (located at the center of the desktop Taskbar) and press Enter

• In the Device Manager window, expand Display adapters, right-click the NVIDIA graphics card, and select Uninstall device

• Wait till Windows uninstall the device and then restart the computer
• Now type run in the Search bar and press Enter

• In the Run dialog box, type appwiz.cpl and then click OK

• Right-click the first program related to NVIDIA that you see in the Programs and Features window and select Uninstall. Repeat this step for the remaining NVIDIA related programs
• Restart Windows after you uninstalled all NVIDIA related programs

Install NVIDIA driver

• Type devmgmt.msc in the Search bar and press Enter
• Expand Display adapters, right the NVIDIA graphics card, and select Update driver

• Select Search automatically for updated driver Software

• Windows will locate the latest driver version and install it

If you still are are unable to install the NVIDIA driver, move on to the next solution.

Solution 3 – Disable Antivirus Temporarily

In rare instances, an antivirus program may block the installation of NVIDIA drivers. Therefore, temporarily disable your antivirus program and follow the steps listed in the Solution 2 section. You should be able to install the NVIDIA driver now. Once the installation is complete, enable the antivirus program.

The steps required for disabling antivirus may vary slightly depending on the antivirus program you are using. However, usually the process involves the following steps:

• Click the antivirus icon in the System Tray (located to the right of the desktop Taskbar)

• You will be able to find the Disable option in the app’s interface window (For example, to disable Avast from its interface, click Menu > Settings > Protection > Core Shields and then toggle the Core Shields off)

To enable your antivirus program, simply follow the steps listed above and select the Enable option.

Before we sign off for the day, it’s important to mention that you should keep your device drivers up to date. This will not only ensure software compatibility but also enhance performance. Using a reliable driver update software is an easy (and safe) way to update drivers. We recommend using DriverUpdater. It updates outdated device drivers in a jiffy with just a few mouse clicks.

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

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