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Nvidia Installer Cannot Continue [GeForce Error Fix]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheNVIDIA installer cannot continueis an error message that will prevent you frominstalling driversfor your graphics card.
You will almost certainly receive the same message over and over again no matter how many times you attempt to install them on your computer.
Why is my NVIDIA not installing?
In addition, this error occurs with a wide range of drivers andWindows iterations, indicating that there are numerous potential causes.
That is to say, it does not exclude anyone, and for many users, resolving the issues can be a frustrating experience.
Fortunately, there is a good chance that one, if not more, of the methods below will be effective for you, so continue reading to find out which one is the most effective.
Even if theinstallation of the drivers failed, an NVIDIA folder will be created in the partition where your operating system is installed after you have downloaded and installed the drivers.
This is due to the fact that it extracts its setup before beginning the installation process.This folder will be required even if the setup fails, so if it has been deleted after the setup has failed, re-enter the setup to have it created. But now let’s see shortly what Game Ready Drivers do and then jump into the list of solutions.
After understanding the potential causes, if you’re specifically struggling to download NVIDIA drivers, our comprehensive guide onresolving NVIDIA driver download issueson Windows 10 might provide additional solutions.
Additionally, here are some common error variations that you might encounter:
How do I fix NVIDIA installer Cannot continue?
This being said, let’s jump into the list of solutions and keep in mind that they also work for theNVIDIA installer cannot continue in Windows 10error.
1. Update your graphics card drivers to fixNVIDIA installer cannot continue
Note that if the full error message states asNVIDIA installer cannot continue, not compatible with this version of Windows, you will have to update your operating system as well.
Check out the article linked for a thorough guide on how to do it.
We must also note that the Device Manager may not always be able to accurately detect new driver versions. If you want a more precise utility, we recommend you install something likeOutbyte Driver Updater.
It scans your system and automatically installs new driver versions whenever necessary. It’s easy to use and you can set it up to run in the background and ensure all your drivers are in check.
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2. Enable your NVIDIA driver to fixNVIDIA installer cannot continue
3. Restart the NVIDIA services to fix NVIDIA installer cannot continue
If you get theNVIDIA installer cannot continueerror, then you should restart all the NVIDIA services. There might be an issue with one of them, which causes the installation to fail.
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Press theWindows+Rbuttons to open the Run dialog.
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Typeservices.mscand then pressEnterorclick OK.
3.Scroll down until you meet the services that start with NVIDIA.
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Right-click on each of them to select theRestartoption.
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Reboot your PCif the full error message states that theNVIDIA installer cannot continue, a system restart is required.
4. Stop the NVIDIA processes to fix the NVIDIA installer cannot continue
Note this solution works particularly for theNVIDIA installer cannot continue, other installations are runningerror messages.
Installing the most recent graphics card drivers has a variety of advantages, including improved gaming and clearer visuals, such as more upgraded photos, as well as improved video generation, particularly when using pure video technologies.However, the primary advantage of a dedicated graphics card over a locally available GPU is that it speeds up the processor. For example, when using installed designs, more pressure is placed on the CPU.But, because with a dedicated Graphics card, all graphical calculations are handled by the GPU, the processor is free to work on other tasks, resulting in overall better program execution.
What do Game Ready drivers do?
The most frequently encountered drivers are those for NVIDIA’s GeForce Game Ready Technology.
They are able to provide users withbetter gaming experiencesbecause they make use of the most up-to-date display technologies.
In general, when a new major game is released, Game-Ready drivers are released to improve game performance, fix game bugs, andenhance a user’s gaming experiencefor those who are playing the game.
If the new games simply get better support, we wouldn’t classify it as a driver update, but rather as an improvement.
In case the update simply states that it adds support for certain games that you do not play, then you do not require it. However, if the update is a large one that fixes bugs and other issues, then you do need it.
Regular Game-Ready drivers and Studio drivers are the same things, with the exception that the Studio drivers have been optimized and tested with specific applications.
For more information on how to fix NVIDIA issues, check out our guide onwhat to do if NVIDIA drivers keep crashing.Alternatively, take a look at how to solve theNVIDIA drivers not installing on Windows 11 error, and get back to your favorite games.Leave us a comment in the section below and tell us what you think. Thanks for reading!
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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