Clean Install Nvidia Graphics Drivers using DDU
0Want to completely clean install your NVIDIA graphics drivers? This video walks you through using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to remove your existing drivers safely and install the latest version without leftover files or configuration issues. This method is especially useful if you're facing driver-related problems, stuttering, crashes, or updating to a new GPU.
Before uninstalling your existing drivers, the first step is to download the latest NVIDIA drivers from the official website based on your specific GPU model. Having the updated driver ready ensures a smooth installation once the old version is removed.
Next, you’ll need to disable Windows' automatic driver updates to prevent the system from reinstalling outdated drivers. The video shows how to do this by opening the Run dialog (`Win + R`), typing `sysdm.cpl`, and navigating to the "Hardware" tab. From there, you select “Device Installation Settings,” choose “No (your device might not work as expected),” and save the changes.
Now you’re ready to uninstall the current drivers using DDU. Although the video skips over downloading DDU, it assumes you've already done that. Boot into Safe Mode, open DDU, select “GPU” and then “NVIDIA” as the device type, and click “Clean and restart.” This step removes all traces of NVIDIA drivers from your system.
After your PC restarts, run the NVIDIA driver installer you downloaded earlier. Choose “Custom Installation,” then check “Perform a clean installation” to reset all NVIDIA settings and profiles. Follow the prompts to complete the installation, and finally, sign into GeForce Experience to restore or adjust any custom settings.
This process ensures your system runs with a clean and optimized driver setup, minimizing conflicts or lingering bugs.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Preparing for clean install
0:52 Disabling automatic driver installation
1:01 Installing new NVIDIA driver with clean install
1:36 Conclusion
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