nvidia driver update stuck on preparing to install - NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver

Seeing “nvidia driver update stuck on preparing to install” can be frustrating, especially when you just want your games or creative apps to run smoothly. This guide helps you quickly get the correct package for Video Adapters on Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11, along with clean installation steps and fixes that work when the installer stalls.

Download - NVIDIA graphics driver for NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver

Device Type: Video Adapters

Supported OS: Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11

Date added: 2025-11-21

• WHQL-signed package with support for modern NVIDIA GPUs.
• Includes clean installation option to remove old components.

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How to install

Fix: “nvidia driver update stuck on preparing to install”

• End conflicting tasks: open Task Manager, end all NVIDIA*, nv* and GeForce Experience processes; retry the installer.
• Clean previous remnants: delete C:Program FilesNVIDIA CorporationInstaller2 and C:ProgramDataNVIDIA CorporationDownloader (if present), then run the installer again.
• Use a clean install: launch the package → Custom → Clean installation. This replaces old components that often cause the stall.
• Temporarily disable antivirus and overlays (Discord, Steam, MSI Afterburner, RGB tools) that can lock files during setup.
• Free space: ensure at least 3-5 GB available on the system drive; the installer unpacks to C:Program Files or C:ProgramData.
• Update Windows: install pending updates, then reboot. Outdated components can trigger the “preparing to install” hang on Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11.
• Try offline installation: disconnect network, then run the standalone driver instead of GeForce Experience.
• Use Device Manager with an INF: if the GUI stalls, install via INF (steps above) to bypass the wrapper.
• DDU method: boot to Safe Mode, run Display Driver Uninstaller to remove NVIDIA drivers, reboot, then install fresh. This resolves most persistent “nvidia driver update stuck on preparing to install” cases.
• Check logs: see C:Program FilesNVIDIA CorporationInstaller2InstallerCore.log for specific errors (e.g., failed service start or locked files).
• Restart services: open Services.msc → ensure NVIDIA Display Container LS is set to Automatic and running; also restart Windows Installer.

FAQ

Which driver should I pick for my GPU?
Choose the package that matches your GPU series and OS. Our listing targets Video Adapters on Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11 for NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver.

GeForce Experience hangs at “Preparing to install”. What now?
Download the standalone driver, run it as admin, choose Custom → Clean installation, or use the INF method. If it still hangs, follow the DDU steps in Troubleshooting for the “nvidia driver update stuck on preparing to install” issue.

Do I need to uninstall the old NVIDIA driver first?
Not always. Selecting “Perform a clean installation” replaces components safely. For severe conflicts, remove with DDU in Safe Mode before reinstalling.

Is the package compatible with both Windows 10 and 11?
Yes. The driver supports Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11. Verify your system architecture (64‑bit) before installing.

Where is the file unpacked during setup?
Typically to C:NVIDIA and ProgramDataNVIDIA. Deleting leftover folders there can help when the installer is stuck “preparing to install”.

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