Article ID: 000088280 Content Type: Install & Setup Last Reviewed: 04/26/2023

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

Environment

Windows® 10*

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Summary

Alternatives to installing the Intel Graphics Drivers from within any Windows System folders.

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.

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