About this tag
The official drivers tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about obtaining and installing manufacturer-provided drivers for Windows systems. Topics include safely downloading NVIDIA drivers for legacy GeForce hardware from official vendor sources, and resolving conflicts where Windows Update automatically replaces official drivers (e.g., from Asus) with Microsoft's built-in versions. Users seek guidance on permanently preventing Windows from overwriting official drivers to ensure proper hardware functionality. The tag emphasizes using trusted vendor archives and avoiding third-party download sites.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Safe NVIDIA Driver Install for GeForce 7 on Windows 10 (Official Sources)

    NVIDIA’s driver situation for vintage GeForce hardware is clearer than the messy search terms that brought you here: official vendor packages for many GeForce 7/legacy cards do exist for Windows 10, but downloading and installing them safely requires care, realistic expectations, and an...
  2. dpjsdm

    Windows 10 Windows 10 is forcing its own network drivers

    For some of my computer's functions to work properly, I need to use the official drivers given by Asus. However, every time I uninstall the drivers Microsoft packs with the OS, it will re-install itself every time I try to start Asus' driver installation. I need help uninstalling the ones from...
    • dpjsdm
    • Thread
    • asus driver driver conflicts driver installation network driver official drivers system settings troubleshooting uninstall drivers windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. MrHuk

    Windows 7 New PC, 2 BSODs since yesterday seemingly caused by the GPU.

    Yesterday I built a new PC and I've already had two BSODs, one while playing Tribes and the other while simply sending an email. After the first BSOD I removed the beta driver I was using (with Driver Sweeper) and reinstalled the official driver and it seemed to fix some issues I was...
    • MrHuk
    • Thread
    • asus p8z77-v beta drivers bsod drivers error gaming gpu gtx 680 hardware i5 3570k memory new computer official drivers pc build performance support system crash troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)