OFFICIAL - How to install nVidia driver on Windows 7!

[Joker]

I've had it! 3rd time I install Windows 7, 3rd time I'm having ****ty problems because of the Graph Cards driver!

Is there any SIMPLE way to make it work? I have of course already tried to install the driver, but all I got was **** like "This program did not install. Try again later.."

 

[Fabio]

you can just install the nvidia drivers over the top of the old drivers without too much hassle these days.

thats what i have been doing without issue

try re-d/loading the driver, temp disable any download accelerator, and disable anti-virus whilst installing. if you already have then ignore that last bit

 

[Joker]

Tried installing over but it doesnt work. As soon as I login after uninstalling the last graph driver the windows automatically installs some crappy driver..

 

[johngalt]

An then you install the nVidia driver over it.

Your 8800GTS should have no issues running the latest nVidia driver - however, the fact that you list build 7232 as your OS might 8also* be a factor....

 

[Webadict]

Uninstall the old driver from Device Manager and make sure you check the box that says 'Delete The Driver Software For This Device'. Reboot and then you should be able to install the new driver without an issue.

Hope this helps

Scott

 

[johngalt]

And if it does *not* help, there is always Guru3D - Driver Sweeper - works flawlessly in Windows 7 (I can verify for all builds through 7100).

 

[Dinesh]

Try to install the driver in compatibility mode.

 

[johngalt]

Ummm, no - nVidia drivers say Vista /7 already - they fully support Windows 7.

Nix that last - you should have no reason to install in compatibility mode at this point.

 

[Dinesh]

Ummm, no - nVidia drivers say Vista /7 already - they fully support Windows 7.

Nix that last - you should have no reason to install in compatibility mode at this point.

but he's unable to install the driver, hence i thought he could give it a try.

 

[Joker]

Uninstall the old driver from Device Manager and make sure you check the box that says 'Delete The Driver Software For This Device'. Reboot and then you should be able to install the new driver without an issue.

Hope this helps

Scott

When I did that and logged back in after the restard the windows installed some crappy driver instantly.. :/

 

[johngalt]

Again - Windows will install it's pre-release / WDDM 1.1 driver (whichever is out now). Go to Nvidia's site, get the latest release, and install it.

If you're having issues with one you've already downloaded, *download it again*.

Otherwise, there is not much else we can do without some *specific* information on what is happening, what program you have running, etc.

Also, Driver Sweeper runs in Safe mode to remove drivers - so it will get rid of all files you have, and after the reboot and the WDDM 1.1 driver installs you can install the nVidia official release driver.

@dinesh - compatibility mode would be rather pointless for a driver already made for your OS....

 

[Chappy]

IGNORE the Program Compatibility popup if it's the one that says "This program may not have installed correctly", the drivers install correctly, just cancel it or click the "They installed correctly" option.

This has been a bug on many setups for as long as I can remember, I get that with 70% of certain programs and all of them work properly.

If that's not the message you're getting, then I don't know what could be happening right now.

 

[johngalt]

With drivers, unless other software is installing, you should never get that - if you do, then there *is* an issue.

Besides, as I said above, nVidia drivers are W7 specific OOB.