Fixing nvidia gpu driver Update Errors: Tips and Tricks

Some users reported that they got the nvidia gpu driver update error while trying to install the latest drivers.
Also, some users reported that they got the nvidia driver update error when trying to update the display drivers.
The error usually appears when trying to update the drivers via the NVIDIA Control Panel, and users reported that they got the nvidia gpu driver update failed message when trying to update the drivers.
In this article, we will explore the best solutions for fixing the nvidia gpu driver update error.

• Many users reported encountering the nvidia gpu driver update error when trying to install new updates.
• In most cases, this is because of the outdated drivers.
• To fix this issue, try to update your drivers manually or perform a clean boot.

Upgrade your graphics driver first

1. Drivers from the Nvidia site don’t always work, so try upgrading your drivers to the latest available version.
2. Visit the Nvidia official page.
   
3. Click the Download Drivers button.
4. Click the Browse My Computer for Drivers option.
5. Select the Search automatically for updated driver software option.

Disable antivirus software

1. Some antivirus programs block drivers from being downloaded or installed, thus causing issues.
2. Disable your antivirus software temporarily to see if it helps. If it doesn’t, try disabling it permanently.
   

Update other system drivers

1. This could include Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
2. Update printer drivers
   
3. Update your TV tuners
4. Update your audio codecs
5. Update your Smart Card drivers
6. Update your keyboard drivers
   
7. Update your USB drivers
8. Update your graphics driver
9. Update your Bluetooth drivers
10. Update the Java Runtime Environment
    
11. Update other non-Microsoft software
12. Update your McAfee software
13. Update your Norton software
14. Update your Adobe Reader software
15. Update your iTunes software
    
16. Update your Windows Media Player software
17. Update your Yahoo software
18. Update your Google software
    
19. Update your OpenOffice software
20. Update your Skype software
21. Update your Opera software
22. Update your Roxio software

Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

1. Press the Windows key + S hotkey, enter Troubleshooting in the search box, and click on the relevant search result.
2. Click View all under Hardware and Devices, and press the Run the troubleshooter button.
   
3. Select the GPU/Display option on the Hardware troubleshooter’s window, and press the Next button.
4. Thereafter, the troubleshooter will scan your PC for the error.

Rollback the driver

1. Go to Device Manager > Display adapters > right-click on the GeForce GPU, and select Uninstall device.
2. If there’s an available update, select Update driver.