[geeks] Windows 7: unable to install nvidia driver due to c++ runtime error

[Phil Stracchino]

On 11/08/14 14:11, Shannon wrote:
> I have no idea if this would cause it, but sfc /scannow says that the 
> two nvidia winsxs folders are missing their dll files.
> 
> I have no idea where to find those dlls or how to write them to those 
> folders (they are protected by trusted installer), but it seems like a 
> problem there might cause nvidia installer to crash.
> 
> I have read that if you use certain versions of a driver sweeper, it 
> erroneously removes things from the winsxs directory and its backup.

I'd believe it.  I totally distrust automatic hard disk "cleaners".


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