Cannot update my NVIDIA GTX 1050 TI GPU drivers to the latest version on my Aspire VX5-591G laptop

Hello!
I have tried to update my GPU drivers to the latest version for several years now. The only certified driver that works is in version 398.26, but it does not allow to play games using Unreal Engine 4. The games just crash after a while, but other games work. When I update the drivers to 497.29, the system does not recognize the GPU at all. None of my games work. The system although detects that I have updated the drivers. It does show it in the device manager as well.
I believe Acer has not updated the drivers on their behalf and that's why my computer does not recognize them. I have found a way around it, but sadly it resets every restart I do. I used CMD prompt to fix this, but it is only temporary. Here is my command:

bcdedit /set pciexpress forcedisable

I need a permanent fix on this, but I have no idea how to do it. Can someone more tech-savvy than me help me? I'll gladly try every solution because this has been bothering me for years now.

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Scribea

I think I have found the solution now. I reinstalled the drivers, but this time I did not install the Geforce experience. As of right now, it is working. Thank you so much @JackE and @3Fees for the support.

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JackE

>>> The games just crash after a while, >>>

How many minutes before they crash? One minute? Two minutes?

Scribea

JackE said:

>>> The games just crash after a while, >>>

How many minutes before they crash? One minute? Two minutes?

3-10 minutes, error code is 0x887A0005.

Scribea

Scribea said:

JackE said:

>>> The games just crash after a while, >>>

How many minutes before they crash? One minute? Two minutes?

3-10 minutes, error code is 0x887A0005.

Forgot to mention that after updating the drivers, the Unreal Engine 4 games like the GTA Trilogy or DBD work and I can play them smoothly. But I still have not found a permanent solution on how to update them.

JackE

>>>Forgot to mention that after updating the drivers, the Unreal Engine 4 games like the GTA Trilogy or DBD work and I can play them smoothly. But I still have not found a permanent solution on how to update them. >>>

If they play smoothly then why are you trying to update them again?

Scribea

JackE said:

>>>Forgot to mention that after updating the drivers, the Unreal Engine 4 games like the GTA Trilogy or DBD work and I can play them smoothly. But I still have not found a permanent solution on how to update them. >>>

If they play smoothly then why are you trying to update them again?

Sorry if I did not explain it well, I'll try to rephrase it.
The problem here is that Acer only provides version 398.26. This version does not work with the mentioned games. When I update my drivers to version 497.29, the computer does not recognise the GPU at all and does not let me play ANY games. Right now, I found a temporary solution, which only works IF I do not restart my computer. After restarting, the computer does not recognise the GPU again and I would have to install the drivers again and run the CMD prompt as well. I was wondering if there is a permanent fix for this issue.

JackE

Did you follow this link? With the 497.29 version that doesn't recognize the GPU?

https://www.tenforums.com/graphic-cards/16987-nvidia-driver-doesnt-detect-graphic-hardware.html

Scribea

JackE said:

Did you follow this link? With the 497.29 version that doesn't recognize the GPU?

https://www.tenforums.com/graphic-cards/16987-nvidia-driver-doesnt-detect-graphic-hardware.html

I did not follow that link, but it does have the same command that I used to temporarily fix mine. I followed these instructions.
The problem there is if I restart my computer, it does not recognize it anymore. I would have to reinstall my drivers and use that command again.

JackE

>>>The problem there is if I restart my computer, it does not recognize it anymore. I would have to reinstall my drivers and use that command again.>>>

For both 398 & 497?

Scribea

JackE said:

>>>The problem there is if I restart my computer, it does not recognize it anymore. I would have to reinstall my drivers and use that command again.>>>

For both 398 & 497?

No, the problem does not occur using version 398.26. The problem occurs only using newer drivers than 398.26.

JackE

So, after every startup, 497 doesn't work until after you enter 'bcdedit /set pciexpress forcedisable' at the command prompt?

(1) Does it have to be the elevated command prompt?

(2) Is this command still needed if you do a warm startup, aka restart instead of a shutdown?

Scribea

JackE said:

So, after every startup, 497 doesn't work until after you enter 'bcdedit /set pciexpress forcedisable' at the command prompt?

(1) Does it have to be the elevated command prompt?
(2) Is this command still needed if you do a warm startup, aka restart instead of a shutdown?

I have to enter the command and also install the drivers again.
1. Yes.
2. Yes.

JackE

Try this. Open notepad. Then enter the following 3 lines.

@echo off

bcdedit /set pciexpress forcedisable

exit

Save the file to your desktop as GTX.bat. Re-boot. Does this file work just by double clicking on it or does it have to run elevated?

Scribea

JackE said:

Try this. Open notepad. Then enter the following 3 lines.

@echo off
bcdedit /set pciexpress forcedisable
exit

Save the file to your desktop as GTX.bat. Re-boot. Does this file work just by double clicking on it or does it have to run elevated?

So sorry for the late reply, but what does the phrase "have to run elevated" mean?

JackE

Does it run when you double click GTX.bat as an ordinary user? Or does it give an error message that you need to run it as administrator?

3Fees

Try installing in safe mode using express install with the Processor/GPU, works for me.

Cheers

3Fees

Scribea

I think I have found the solution now. I reinstalled the drivers, but this time I did not install the Geforce experience. As of right now, it is working. Thank you so much @JackE and @3Fees for the support.