Windows 7 Error code 80070103

Anonymous
2009-11-11T10:41:07+00:00

Windows 7 won't install nVidea Geforce 7300 GT update on a windows 7 64bit machine

Any sugestions ?

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Anonymous
2009-11-11T22:56:25+00:00

Hi OneToo

Welcome to Microsoft Answers Forum!

We receive this error message when you are trying to update driver from Windows update and installing a driver that is already installed on your computer or a driver that has a lower compatibility rating than one you already have installed.

Here are the below links  for reference: Windows Update error 80070103

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Windows-Update-error-80070103

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952032

I would recommend you to update the driver manually. Steps to update the driver manually

i.                     Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and hit enter.

ii.                    On the “Device Manager” window, expand the item, right click on the sub item and then click “Update Driver”.

iii.                  Restart the computer once the driver is updated.

If this fails then try to reinstall the driver

i.               Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press enter.

ii.                     Expand the driver and right click on the sub item and click uninstall.

iii.                   Restart the computer.

iv.                   Visit the manufacturer website to download the latest driver.

v.                     Install the driver and restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

Link for reference: Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly

 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly

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Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-08-01T22:47:43+00:00

    Go to www.Nvidia.com select support, drivers and identify yours or let the script "discover and identify your card.

    Then down load and install. If you don't have 3-D compatible hardware, use the custom install, and uncheck the 3-D option(s).

    I think I got this error due to having installed an Intel driver from Intel, and it is newer or is more compatible.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-08-01T15:51:08+00:00

    Like others here, I have encountered the same message, although mine has to do with Intel HD Graphics 4600. I have verified that I have the latest version of 4600, which is probably why the "update" cannot complete. 

    However, I usually put my computer in sleep mode when I'm not using it. I rely on the button that says "SHUT DOWN" to let me know when it's time to install Windows updates. How do I get it to stop reading "SHUT DOWN" and return to normal?

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-02-17T04:57:22+00:00

    I would recommend you to update the driver manually. Steps to update the driver manually

    i.                     Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and hit enter.

    ii.                    On the “Device Manager” window, expand the item, right click on the sub item and then click “Update Driver”.

    iii.                  Restart the computer once the driver is updated.

     

    If this fails then try to reinstall the driver

    i.               Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press enter.

    ii.                     Expand the driver and right click on the sub item and click uninstall.

    iii.                   Restart the computer.

    iv.                   Visit the manufacturer website to download the latest driver.

    v.                     Install the driver and restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

    I have the same problem as OneToo.

    I tried your first recommendation, but this failed also. I'm hesitant to try your second recommendation because it's my NVIDIA display driver I'm trying to update. Won't my computer go blank if I uninstall this driver?

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