graphics driver 375.66 refuses to install on my prebuilt desktop. but the page says it supports my os!

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  1. guys pls help short version: Graphics Driver wont install.

    Windows Update

    Windows Update
    We couldn't complete the updates.
    Undoing changes. Don't turn off your computer.
    
    Error code: 0x800f0922
    

    Longer vresion: my prebuilt desktop came with a manufactruer-customized graphics driver... i watned the newer one from NVIDIA directly. Every installer i try says its incompatible with my Windows. Is teh laptop maker locking this down, or is my Windows install broken? i would really prefer not to reinstall Windows just to update one driver. If there is a way to check what the installer is actually comparing, i would love to know it. what am i doing wrong??

    have u tried turning it off and on again (im only half joking)

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  2. what does winver show for ur Windows build? ??

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  3. Make sure you picked the right architecture and teh right OS family 🙏 A package meant for a different Windows edition, or a server/workstation branch, will refuse with the same generic text.

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  4. run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth if the installer fails on every version. A damaged component store can break driver installers in odd ways.

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