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NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Driver (Windows 7 64bit)

    Required Downloads
    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install
    WAIT - Read the Required Files section before downloading this file.

    Required Downloads

    Unless stated otherwise, the file listed below must be installed BEFORE the NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Driver (Windows 7 64bit) in order for it to work properly. If more than one Required file is listed, install them in the order presented on this page.

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • SVF142190X
    • SVF15215CDW
    • SVF15215CLB
    • SVF15215CLW
    • SVF152190S
    • SVF152190X
    • SVF1521DCXW
    • SVF1521ECXW
    • SVF1521JCXB
    • SVF1521KCXB

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility will install the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M driver.

    This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error Device Manager Exclaimation Point Error that may appear in Device Manager next to "3D Video Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 7 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000551882.exe

    File Version

    • 9.18.13.1106

    File Size

    • 206.25 Mb

    Release Date

    • 04-25-2013

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • NOTE: In order for this update to install and work properly please install the Intel® Graphics Driver. A link to the Intel Graphics Driver is available in the You May Need This section.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000551882.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000551882.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    5. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
    6. At the "NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M Ver 9.18.13.1106" screen, click "Next".
    7. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    8. At the "Finished" screen, click "Finish".
    9. At the "This system must be restarted to complete the installation" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M Driver is complete.