Hi all,
I always try and solve my own computer problems before bothering others, and typically with sufficient research online, I can. This however is a problem that has plagued me for days, and I don't feel any closer to solving it.
I have a CyberPower PC. Details below.
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Quad-Core Processor 3.20 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on 9/13/2020
OS build 19045.2251
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 driver details:
Driver Date: 11/22/2020
Driver Version: 27.21.14.5751
Digital Signer: Not digitally signed
Earlier in the week, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 driver seemingly just stopped working after a restart. I've attached screenshots of what I get when I pull up Properties via Device Manager (sorry, some of the screencaps won't be perfectly cropped, my resolution is messed up because of the driver not working).
I tried clicking on Update Driver from the Driver tab, but I get an error message (third screencap). I tried launching the GeForce Experience app, and I get an error message that "Something went wrong. Try restarting GeForce Experience." I tried downloading the Nvidia GeForce Installer, which is, to my understanding, intended to detect the current driver version and install the most up to date version, but the installer always fails. I tried uninstalling the current driver (as recommended via the Micosoft Support page) and then running the installer, and it still fails. System Restore undid the uninstall, but didn't fix whatever caused the driver to stop working in the first place. Safe Mode doesn't seem to make a difference either.
My computer is nearing the five year mark, and stupid me, I didn't keep the restore software or anything that came with the computer in a spot where I could easily remember. I'm sure I still have everything that came with this computer; it's just after almost five years I can't recall where I put the stuff. I could try the "Reset This PC" option from the Recovery setting, but I've never done that before, so I'm hesitant.
I'm at a loss as to what to try next. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I always try and solve my own computer problems before bothering others, and typically with sufficient research online, I can. This however is a problem that has plagued me for days, and I don't feel any closer to solving it.
I have a CyberPower PC. Details below.
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Quad-Core Processor 3.20 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on 9/13/2020
OS build 19045.2251
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 driver details:
Driver Date: 11/22/2020
Driver Version: 27.21.14.5751
Digital Signer: Not digitally signed
Earlier in the week, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 driver seemingly just stopped working after a restart. I've attached screenshots of what I get when I pull up Properties via Device Manager (sorry, some of the screencaps won't be perfectly cropped, my resolution is messed up because of the driver not working).
I tried clicking on Update Driver from the Driver tab, but I get an error message (third screencap). I tried launching the GeForce Experience app, and I get an error message that "Something went wrong. Try restarting GeForce Experience." I tried downloading the Nvidia GeForce Installer, which is, to my understanding, intended to detect the current driver version and install the most up to date version, but the installer always fails. I tried uninstalling the current driver (as recommended via the Micosoft Support page) and then running the installer, and it still fails. System Restore undid the uninstall, but didn't fix whatever caused the driver to stop working in the first place. Safe Mode doesn't seem to make a difference either.
My computer is nearing the five year mark, and stupid me, I didn't keep the restore software or anything that came with the computer in a spot where I could easily remember. I'm sure I still have everything that came with this computer; it's just after almost five years I can't recall where I put the stuff. I could try the "Reset This PC" option from the Recovery setting, but I've never done that before, so I'm hesitant.
I'm at a loss as to what to try next. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.