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    NVIDIA 320.18 WHQL Drivers require an internet connection.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Brinings, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. Brinings

    Brinings Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did a clean Windows installation recently, and the new NVIDIA 320.18 WHQL drivers failed to install because I was not connected to the internet. I had to use 314.22 WHQL drivers for offline installation. Is this the future trend for NVIDIA to require an internet connection to install graphics drivers?
     
    Brinings, Jun 6, 2013
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  2. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    Great, we are now going to have the problem where when a new driver is released we won't be able to install it for 2 days due to server load :).
     
    hfm, Jun 6, 2013
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  3. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    not heard of that before but tbh your not missing much. the latest has worked fine for some but has caused loads of problems for a lot more people on here.
     
    MrDJ, Jun 7, 2013
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    MrTom2000 Newbie

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    Yea, this is bullsh!t. I just tried to install 320.49 and it wouldn't install unless I was connected to the internet. I really didn't want to connect this machine to the internet, but nVidia has forced me to do so. Any way to bypass this? Boycott nVidia drivers?
     
    MrTom2000, Aug 5, 2013
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  5. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    find a driver that works and stick with it.
    im guessing it might update physx so needs a connection. just a guess though.

    why dont you want to connect your lappy to the internet.
    nearly all other drivers have to be connected to the internet to download them. to type your above message you need to be connected to the internet.

    confused
     
    MrDJ, Aug 6, 2013
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    katalin_2003, Aug 7, 2013
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  7. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    he wont be able to read that as hes not connected to the internet :D
     
    MrDJ, Aug 7, 2013
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  8. baii

    baii Sone

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    People may have very sensitive files on their gaming machine?
     
    baii, Aug 7, 2013
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