The driver update utility you are using has lost its handshake with the server but hasn't officially "failed" yet. Step 1: Abandon the Update Utility
Find the latest version for your Windows OS and click "Download." These servers are hosted by Microsoft and rarely suffer from the "25-minute" slowdown.
Ensure your firewall isn't "sandboxing" the download as it reaches the final stages of the 225MB file. Step 4: Use the Microsoft Update Catalog 25 minutes 225 megabytes driver download free
A 225MB file should take less than a minute on modern broadband. If your system estimates 25 minutes, something is blocking the data flow:
Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete in your browser and clear "Cached images and files." Restart the browser and try the link again. Step 3: Check for Network Interference The driver update utility you are using has
Go to the "Support" section of your manufacturer's site (Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS).
If the manufacturer’s site is down, the is the best "secret" way to get drivers for free. Go to microsoft.com. Step 4: Use the Microsoft Update Catalog A
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