Can't install nvidia drivers! HELP

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 09:40

I just changed out my gtx 650 ti with an Asus 660.

I downloaded the latest drivers from nvidia site (310.90) but when I try to install, the installer just closes itself after clicking this

I've tried running driver sweeper but it made no difference. Here's what it shows in gpu-z

Help please! This is really getting on my nerves, have spent the past hour trying to figure it out

kinoblemeister · 15 Feb 2013 at 09:45

Have you tried the new Beta drivers for Crysis 3? Good performance increases and may get around this issue as a quick fix. I always do a fresh install each time (it gives you that option when installing iirc).

kinoblemeister · 15 Feb 2013 at 09:46

http://www.geforce.co.uk/whats-new/articles/nvidia-geforce-313-96-beta-drivers-released

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 09:48

I will try now, hopefully it works!

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 10:09

Didn't work... same problem. Installer just closes itself after clicking 'Agree and Continue'

Kelt · 15 Feb 2013 at 10:40

spixelspixel said:
Didn't work... same problem. Installer just closes itself after clicking 'Agree and Continue'

Have you tried putting them on in safe mode?

chipachap · 15 Feb 2013 at 10:42

Seems like it's not picking up the card. Chances are the card is faulty if your 650 still works.

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 10:44

Just tried safe mode.. no luck. Also tried putting the 650 ti back in and same thing happens so its definitely not the card. It was working in another pc.

Deceptor · 15 Feb 2013 at 10:52

Tried running the installer as administrator? (I forget if it elevates via prompt), just a thought.

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 10:57

Deceptor said:
Tried running the installer as administrator? (I forget if it elevates via prompt), just a thought.

Yeah I tried it

This is how it happened.

650 ti was installed fine with nvidia drivers 307.32
I removed the 650 ti and put in the Asus 660 without uninstalling drivers
Windows booted and everything was 640 resolution
Removed 307.32. ran driver cleaner, downloaded 310.90 and now in this situation where drivers won't install on either the 650 ti or 660. It completes the 'checking system compatibility fine' but the instant I click AGREE and CONTINUE it just disappears. The installation process stays running in task manager.

Deceptor · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:01

Try rolling back windows via system restore to before you cleaned the drivers. Then download/install drivers as normal without wiping them - only need to clean them out really if you're jumping between red/green teams.

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:05

Deceptor said:
Try rolling back windows via system restore to before you cleaned the drivers. Then download/install drivers as normal without wiping them - only need to clean them out really if you're jumping between red/green teams.

I had system restore disabled from following some silly SSD optimization guide :rolleyes:

Rusty0611 · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:08

It's possible you've knackered something by running the driver cleaner, e.g. removed a registry entry which is required.

The nVidia installer gives you the option of doing a clean install and this is more than sufficient for most people.

I don't know what else you can try other than a non destructive reinstall of Windows.

Deceptor · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:09

spixelspixel said:
I had system restore disabled from following some silly SSD optimization guide

Well yeah it's a good optimisation (saves storage atleast) but it's usually followed by having backups saved elsewhere?

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:20

Rusty0611 said:
It's possible you've knackered something by running the driver cleaner, e.g. removed a registry entry which is required.

The nVidia installer gives you the option of doing a clean install and this is more than sufficient for most people.

I don't know what else you can try other than a non destructive reinstall of Windows.

Actually, I think I only ran the driver cleaner after it failed the first time. Whenever I update drivers I always do the clean install option and never anything else.

Really don't want to have to reinstall Windows, surely there is something else I can try?

Rusty0611 · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:43

spixelspixel said:
Actually, I think I only ran the driver cleaner after it failed the first time. Whenever I update drivers I always do the clean install option and never anything else.

Really don't want to have to reinstall Windows, surely there is something else I can try?

Not sure mate. I'll let somebody else give you some ideas.

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:59

Rusty0611 said:
Not sure mate. I'll let somebody else give you some ideas.

No worries, guess its time to get the good ol' dvd drive out.

Knowing my luck someone will post the solution right after I reformat

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 12:02

I'll give it another 30min.. if someone has any ideas speak up or forever hold your silence!

Kelt · 15 Feb 2013 at 13:59

spixelspixel said:
I'll give it another 30min.. if someone has any ideas speak up or forever hold your silence!

As someone said above, no need to reformat (just yet). Do a non-destructive install (google it) of windows over your current installation first.

spixelspixel · 15 Feb 2013 at 14:12

Kelt said:
As someone said above, no need to reformat (just yet). Do a non-destructive install (google it) of windows over your current installation first.

Doh, didn't know that was possible... have already reformatted and the driver installed fine. Still have no idea what caused this though :confused: