Guide for Updating Nvidia GeForce Graphics Card Drivers
In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of updating and uninstalling Nvidia GeForce Game Ready drivers on your Windows PC.
Updating Drivers with the Nvidia App
To update your drivers, you can use the Nvidia App, which not only allows driver updates but also offers game optimization and gameplay recording features. To download the app, visit Nvidia's website and create a user account.
Once installed, switch to the Drivers tab, click on Check for updates, and ensure you're using the Game Ready driver.
Uninstalling Drivers
There are three ways to uninstall Game Ready drivers: using the Add or remove programs feature in Windows, using Device Manager, or using a third-party tool like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU).
Using Add or Remove Programs
To uninstall using Add or remove programs, click on the Windows icon on the taskbar, type in Add or remove programs, locate the Nvidia Graphics Driver, click on the three horizontal dots next to it, and then click Uninstall.
Using Device Manager
Using Device Manager to uninstall the driver is limited to just the driver itself. To do this, open the Device Manager, search for Display adapters, select the GPU you want to uninstall the driver for, right-click it, and choose Properties. Then, click on Uninstall Device.
Using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)
Using DDU completely removes all traces of a GPU driver from your system. DDU works on AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, and supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. To uninstall with DDU, boot your PC in Safe Mode (guides for Windows 11 and Windows 10 are available in the article), navigate to the folder where you extracted DDU, and run the application. Close the options menu that pops up, choose Nvidia from the dropdown menu, and click on Clean and restart. The tool will begin executing various commands and uninstalling all traces of your Game Ready driver. The PC will then automatically restart.
A clean driver install can be performed during the installation process, which will remove any Nvidia profiles on your PC and restore all settings to their default state.
Manual Driver Updates and Rollbacks
Manual driver updates are also possible, but require knowing your GPU model and navigating Nvidia's website to download the correct driver. However, please note that this guide does not cover rolling back Nvidia drivers using the Nvidia App. Instead, to roll back your Nvidia driver, you need to use Windows Device Manager.
To roll back your driver, open Device Manager, expand Display adapters, right-click your Nvidia GPU, and select Properties. Then, go to the Driver tab, click Roll Back Driver if the option is available, and follow the prompts to complete the rollback. If the rollback option is not available or doesn't work, you can manually uninstall the current driver and install a previous version by downloading it from Nvidia’s official website and installing it manually.
In Safe Mode, navigate to the folder where you extracted DDU and run the application. Close the options menu that pops up, choose Nvidia from the dropdown menu, and click on Clean and restart. The tool will begin executing various commands and uninstalling all traces of your Game Ready driver. The PC will then automatically restart.
Conclusion
This guide provides a step-by-step process for updating and uninstalling Nvidia GeForce Game Ready drivers on your Windows PC. Whether you're looking to update your drivers, perform a clean install, or roll back to a previous version, this guide has you covered. Happy gaming!
In the ever-evolving realm of technology, it's essential to maintain your gadgets, such as smartphones, with data-and-cloud-computing capabilities, as well as ensuring your Game Ready drivers are up-to-date on your Windows PC. The Nvidia App serves as a handy tool for this purpose, offering not only driver updates but also additional features like game optimization and gameplay recording.
While managing your Game Ready drivers, it's also important to be aware of the implications of advanced technology tools like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU), which can completely remove all traces of a GPU driver from your system, ensuring a clean install that restores settings to their default state.
