Downloading drivers

[Tracerfi]

Ok every once and awhile there is a screen from Nvidia that says to update the drivers and when i click the button to download the drivers it takes a minute and then says check your internet connection am i doing something wrong?

Thanks in advance 

[Skuzzy]

You would have to ask NVidia that one.  Not sure where that update notice is coming from.

[Estes]

I'm guessing the nvidia geforce experience thing?

[Tracerfi]

I'm guessing the nvidia geforce experience thing?

yes

[Estes]

Just get them from their website.

[Chalenge]

You just haven't allowed the GeForce Experience permission in Windows Firewall.

[Tracerfi]

You just haven't allowed the GeForce Experience permission in Windows Firewall.

how  does one do that

[The Fugitive]

Personally, I check to see what the update contains. If it is file fixes for games I don't play and such I don't bother with the download. I am a firm believer in the old "If it aint broke, dont fix it!"

[Bizman]

how  does one do that

Type "firewall" into the search field. Or go to the Control Panel, it's there. In Win7 there's a link in the left pane saying "Allow a program..." or something like that (I'm translating the sentence). GeForce Experience may even be on the list, or you have to browse for it. Anyhow, when you find it simply put a check mark in the "allow" box.

However, Fugitive has a valid point there. Personally I'd disable the automatic update check and do a manual update when absolutely necessary.

[Chalenge]

Like they said using the Firewall permissions is a last-ditch effort. Aces High for instance will go for a very long time (usually until you forget about it) and then the Firewall needs new permissions. Personally, I don't even use the GeForce Experience because I keep up on the Nvidia boards daily and see the releases announced there.