How to fix nvidia driver installer error?

The exact reason behind this error can vary, but usually such an error is associated with certain issues with the old driver and/or system files.

There are multiple solutions that are being suggested below to resolve this error. You should go through them one-by-one and try to determine which one works for you. We will start with the simplest solution first.

This solution will be especially useful for the users who have recently installed their Windows 10 and encountered the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error while they were trying to install their graphics driver for the first time. Performing a custom installation is really easy if you follow the installation steps given below.

That’s it, you have solved the Nvidia Installer error. However, if the custom driver installation fails and you see ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error, then try the next solution.

Sometimes security programs which are running on your computer obstruct the download and install of new driver files on your computer. This can cause the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error because the security program perceives driver files are dangerous for your system. However, you can easily solve this problem by temporarily disabling the security programs on your computer, then after updating your driver you can again enable your security programs.

After disabling all third-party security programs running on your computer try to install the Nvidia drivers as described in Solution 1. If you are still witnessing the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error, then try the next solution.

Sometimes the existing Nvidia files and processes running on your computer disrupt the installation of the new driver files. You can easily resolve this problem by deleting the Nvidia files and stopping Nvidia processes on your computer before you start the installation of Nvidia drivers. Follow the steps given below.

After deleting all the files mentioned in Step 1 you should restart your computer, then follow the steps given below.

Now try to install Nvidia drivers by following the installation steps of Solution 1. If you still encounter the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error, then try the next solution.

Sometimes you need to uninstall the previously installed drivers before installing the new ones. However, uninstalling the existing drivers through Windows Add/Remove option is not the most efficient way to uninstall graphics drivers. Therefore, many users use the Display Driver Uninstaller application to completely remove their Nvidia drivers before reinstalling them. The DDU app is completely free.

After the driver uninstall is completed, restart your computer and try to install Nvidia drivers using the process described in Solution 1. If you are still encountering the ‘Nvidia Installer get failed’ error, then try our next solution.

While installing the driver on your computer, the Nvidia Installer creates a folder in the Temp folder. Sometimes deleting this folder can solve the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error. However, for deleting the Nvidia folder, you must have ownership of that folder. Follow the steps given below to assign ownership of that folder, then you should delete that folder.

Try to install Nvidia drivers by following the steps given in Solution 1. If you still experience the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error, then move to the next solution.

When you run the Nvidia Installer it creates an extraction folder where it extracts all the driver files before it installs them on your computer. When the installation fails that extraction folder remains undeleted with all the driver files. You can use that folder to manually install Nvidia drivers by following the installation steps given below.

If this solution solves your problem and you are able to install the Nvidia drivers, then the problem was with the Nvidia Installer application. If you are still unable to install Nvidia drivers, then try the next solution.

Sometimes updating your Windows can solve the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error. However, Windows Update folder can get corrupted over time and new updates are unable to load properly. Therefore, you should rename the old Windows Update folders on your computer before running the Windows Update. This will ensure that the new update is clean and done properly.

After Windows is updated, you should restart your computer and try to install Nvidia driver by using the steps described in the Solution 1. If you are still shown the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error, then try the next solution given below.

While installing the Nvidia drivers your system files also play an important role. If the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error is due to missing or corrupted system files, then you can resolve this error by running the SFC (System File Checker) scan.

After your computer reboots try to install Nvidia drivers by using the Solution 1 installation steps. If you are still experiencing the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error, then try the final solution given below.

Since all the solutions mentioned above have failed to fix the ‘Nvidia Installer failed’ error on your computer. The only solution left is to reinstall Windows 10 by using its proper installation procedure.

There are many users who don’t know how to fix if Nvidia installer gets failed on their computer, but the solutions given above will surely help them resolve this problem.

• Solution 1: Custom Install the Drivers.
• Solution 3: Stop Running NVIDIA Files and Processes.
• Solution 4: Use Display Driver Uninstaller.
• Solution 5: Remove NVIDIA from Temp Folder.
• Solution 6: Install Driver from the Extraction Folder.
• Solution 7: Restart Windows Update.