A Current Driver on Your PC May Be Better Than the Driver We’re Trying to Install SOLUTION

While trying to update Windows, Microsoft prompts that the current driver on your PC may be better than the one we are trying to install, We will continue to try to install it.

However, you need to keep Windows up to date by all means. So what can you do right now?

I will define the question for you. That's why I'm going to compile some fixes that you can apply to update Windows out of this situation. You will also get acknowledgment of the reasons behind this happening. Let's explore.

Why Does the Message Appear?

This is a Windows Update related problem. There are a few reasons behind it. It may be interrupted when downloading or installing updates. Corrupt system files can also be an issue. Rarely, but the Windows Update component can be damaged. Another reason could be outdated Intel Graphics driver.

What to Do While ‘A Current Driver On Your PC May Be Better’

Regardless of the reason, this message appears very commonly while trying to update Windows manually. In this case, many users have left their PCs for automatic Windows updates. However, it's an issue that needs to be addressed for Windows to work better. So you need to update Windows anyway.

Fix 1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

While facing the problem, the first thing you can try is to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. In many cases, it solved the problem.

1. Press the Windows keys + I. Following that, you will get access to the Settings window. 2. 2. Then you have to find the Update & Security category and select it.

3. Then you need to select the Troubleshoot section from the menu on the left.

4. Next, take a look at the right side. From here you have to find the Additional troubleshooters option. While looking for an option, click it.

5. As a result, a list of troubleshooters will appear on the screen. Here, you have to select Windows Update. Following that, you will get a Run the troubleshooter option right below. You have to click on it.

Thus, the troubleshooting process will begin. It may take a few seconds to finish the diagnosis. At the end of the activity, you'll receive possible suggestions for fixing the discovery. You can apply them manually or automatically.

Finally, restart the computer after applying the suggestions and try to update windows. If the message appears again, you will need to perform further fixes.

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Fix 2: Update network adapter driver

The network adapter can be a reason to create the problem. In this case you will solve it by updating the network adapter driver.

1. Right click on the Start menu. Select Device Manager from the list that appears.

2. As a result, the Device Manager window will become clear. You have to find Network Adapter from here. While searching, expand it.

3. Then you need to right click on the relevant adapter from the list. Then you have to click on Update Driver.

4. Accordingly, a new interface will appear on the screen. Here you will get two options. I recommend choosing Browse my computer for drivers

5. Next, you have to click on the Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer section. You will find it at the bottom of the new interface that appears.

6. Then select the device driver you want to update and press Next.

7. At the end of the driver update, you will receive a confirmation.

Finally, try to update windows

Fix 3: Reset Windows Update components

This will be a rare but possible chance that the Windows Update component will be damaged. In this case, you need to reset it

1. Press the Windows key and type cmd. Accordingly, you will see the Command Prompt application preface at the top of the interface. You have to click on Run as administrator.

2. Stop the BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service), Windows Update service, and Cryptographic service. Type the following commands and make sure to press Enter on each line:

net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc

3. Delete all the qmgr*.dat files created by BITS from your PC. Type the following command and press Enter:

Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"

4. Clear the Windows Update cache to allow Windows 10 re-download the updates, instead of using the files already downloaded on your system that might be damaged. Type the following commands and make sure to press Enter on each line:

rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q

Quick Tip: We’re using the remove directory rmdir command with the /S switch to delete the specified directory and all subdirectories within the main folder, and the /Q switch is used to delete directories quietly without confirmation. If you get the message “The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.”, then repeat step 1 and try again, as one of the services might have restarted unexpectedly.

5. Reset the network configurations that might be part of the problem (but do not restart your computer just yet). Type the following commands and make sure to press Enter on each line:.

netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy

6. Restart the BITS, Windows Update, and Cryptographic services using the following commands and make sure to press Enter on each line:

net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start appidsvc
net start cryptsvc

7. Restart your Windows PC.

Fix 4: Restart Windows Update Service

You can fix the problem from the Services settings. Here the process will be simple. You need to restart the Windows Update service.

1. Press the Windows key and type services. Following that, you'll see the Services app preface at the top of the interface that appears. You have to click Run as administrator from below the application's preface.

2. As a result, a 'Services' window will appear on the screen. You have to find Windows Update from the list of services that appear. Then double click on it.

3. As a result, the Windows Update Properties window will appear. Here you need to select Automatic as the Startup type. Make sure the Start tab is selected. Then click Apply and Ok at the bottom.

4. Then, right click on the Windows Update service again. You have to click on the Restart option from the list of activities that appear. It will take a few seconds to complete the Windows Update Service restart process.

Fix 5: Run SFC and DISM . commands

Running the SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Servicing and Deployment Image Management) commands are the most common but really helpful fixes. Here I will cover the process briefly.

1. Right-click on the Start menu and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) from the list that appears.

2. As a result, a Windows PowerShell (Admin) window will appear on the screen after you confirm it. Then copy the command text below and paste it in the window.Then press the enter key. The scan will take a few minutes. Once done, you must close the Window.

Sfc /scannow