IntelliJ 2017.2 stuck on `Loading archetype list` for `New Project` > `Maven`

I managed to solve the issue by updating the NVIDIA driver, based on IntelliJ logs. Anything else did not work for me. The list loads now in a few seconds..finally.

Edit: as Basil suggested, here are some clarifications. I am on Windows 10 Home Edition 64b, and I have IntelliJ 2017.2 with Java 1.8.0_152. I checked IntelliJ logs and followed a standard procedure: I went on Google and I searched by that exception (I can't remember what and where) and found a site where someone suggested to update my nVidia drivers. For the update, you only need to go to nVidia site and from that on it should be easy. I was on a 2016 driver and got to 2018 version after the update. I also have the previously added configurations from other comments.