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Unable to Install the Graphics Driver from within Any Windows* System Folders

Content Type: Install & Setup   |   Article ID: 000088280   |   Last Reviewed: 02/10/2025

Environment

Operating System

Windows® 10*

Description

When trying to install Intel Graphics Driver from any Windows System folders, it fails with the error: The application is in an unauthorized location.

Resolution

There are two possible solutions in this scenario:

  1. Move the temporary folder used for the installation files outside any Windows System folders
  2. If for any reason, it’s not possible to move the temporary folder, a possible alternative is to use PnPUtil /add-driver command in a script to install the driver.
    • For integrated graphics: The target INF to be used is iigd_dch.inf.
    • For discrete graphics: The target INF to be used is iigd_dch_d.inf.

Exception: When the driver installer is started by Microsoft SCCM, the driver can be installed from a Windows System folder.

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