How to Completely Uninstall NVIDIA Drivers Using DDU

Sometimes, updating your NVIDIA drivers isn’t enough—especially if you're experiencing bugs, crashes, or driver conflicts. In such cases, a clean uninstall using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is recommended. This ensures that all traces of old drivers are removed before installing new ones.

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What Is DDU?

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is a free third-party utility designed to completely remove graphics card drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) from your system, including registry entries, files, and leftover folders.

When to Use DDU:

You are switching from AMD to NVIDIA or vice versa.
You’re experiencing driver conflicts or repeated update failures.
Your GPU is not being detected correctly after a driver update.
You want to perform a clean installation of the latest drivers.

How to Uninstall NVIDIA Drivers with DDU:

Download DDU:
- Get the latest version from https://www.wagnardsoft.com.
Boot Into Safe Mode (Recommended):
- Press Win + R → type msconfig → go to Boot tab → check Safe boot and restart.
Extract and Open DDU:
- Extract the zip file, run Display Driver Uninstaller.exe.
Select Device Type and GPU Brand:
- Choose GPU as the device type and NVIDIA as the manufacturer.
Click “Clean and Restart”
- This will uninstall all NVIDIA drivers and restart your system.
Install Fresh Drivers:
- After restart, download the latest driver from NVIDIA’s official site and install it.

Important Tips:

DDU is a powerful tool—use it carefully and only when necessary.
Always download DDU from the official website to avoid fake versions.
Running DDU in Safe Mode is highly recommended for best results.

FAQs:

Q1: Is DDU safe to use?
Yes, it's widely used by professionals and gamers, but always download from the official site.

Q2: Can I use DDU in normal mode?
Yes, but using Safe Mode ensures a cleaner removal process.

Q3: What happens if I don’t reinstall drivers after using DDU?
Your display may use basic Microsoft drivers with low resolution until you install proper drivers again.

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