Why is this necessary? Old driver files can become corrupted or conflict with new versions. A clean install wipes the slate clean, removing registry entries and old configuration files before writing the new software. This process ensures that your new interact with your hardware purely and efficiently.
You will be presented with a series of dropdown menus. You will need to filter by:
If you are upgrading from an older card, use a tool like DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to remove old files.
This generic error can be maddening.