After the 25 minutes, the file might be corrupt. Right-click the downloaded .exe or .zip → Properties → Digital Signatures. If it says "The digital signature is not valid," delete the file and restart.
Red flags: Executable size mismatch (claims 225 MB but downloads 1.2 MB), password-protected archives, or unsigned .exe files.
Here is how you can manage this download and installation process effectively: 1. Manual Driver Installation
If your file size is exactly 225 MB (225,000,000 bytes), it is likely a clean OEM package. If it is 224.3 MB or 226.1 MB, it may include extra language packs or bloatware.
If the driver is a 225 MB .exe , right-click it with 7-Zip. Often, the actual driver is a 50 MB .cab file inside. Extract only what you need. You don't need the bloatware installer.
If you are currently staring at a crawling download bar on your machine, it usually boils down to a few classic culprits: