Removing drivers from a computer may be needed unforeseen for many reasons. For example, if you have become slow, games and graphics editors, as well as video installation programs. In some cases, the drivers are to blame for the appearance of a blue "dead" screen. If the problems are so serious, then you will have to delete and update the video card drivers through the secure computer mode or laptop, as well as to use the latest saved system recovery point. Remove the video adapter driver in three ways: through the device manager on your system, in program management, or through third-party software, which is designed to fully uninstall the driver. Learn more about all three ways in this article.
How to quickly remove NVIDIA video card drivers
In fact, there is no fundamental difference in the manufacturer of your video card: all drivers are removed from the same scheme, only with different names. If you are the owner of the nvidia video adapter, then you will have to remove the special software from the video card called GeForce Experience. The fastest way to do is to delete through the "Programs and Components" menu in your computer.
- Go to the control panel through the Start.
- In the window that appears, find the "Programs" section, the "Delete Programs" subsection will be under it. Click immediately on the link subsection.
- If you see in your control panel completely different icons, then you need to change the viewing mode. To do this, in the upper right corner in the "View" string, set the "Category" value.
- After a few seconds, the removal window will start the removal window installed on your computer. Find all the lines called NVIDIA. Click one of them, and then click on the "Delete / Edit" button in the window cap.
Confirm your intention by pressing "OK". - Repeat this algorithm with all drivers in this window.
How to completely remove NVIDIA video card drivers
If the first way worked, and all the drivers were retired, then you can easily install new without any obstacles. However, it is not always possible to remove through this window goes smoothly: sometimes the drivers are not completely removed, and because of the remaining components, it is not possible to put new ones.
In this case, you better resort to device dispatcher. Here you can remove the NVIDIA video card drivers to one click without establishing unnecessary programs.
- Go back to the control panel already known to you. Pay attention to the "System and Security" tab. You need to click on the name of this section, dedicated green.
- Now follow this way: System - Device Manager.
- Among all components, find "video adapters". Next to the word you will find a small triangle. Click on it to expand the list.
- If you have two video cards: built-in and discrete, then click on NVIDIA mouse.
- Next, click on the "Action" field in the window header and select the "Delete" string in the list that appears.
How to remove NVIDIA video card drivers using programs
You may need help third-party software if you all have done exactly according to the instructions, but drivers for any reason are not completely removed. Remember that leave different "trash" after deleting programs - it means to harm your own computer. It is better to try a special utility called DSPlay Driver Uninstaller. You can download it by reference http://www.guru3d.com.
- Go to the site and find such a string: We Have An Extensive. It will be the link "NVIDIA", which you need to proceed.
- On this page there are two download options: from the official site or on a mirror link. There is no difference in this, click on any option.
- As soon as the software boots to your computer, you need to find the file ddu.exe and open it. Immediately you will be prompted to select the program launch option.
- It is better to give preference to download in safe mode. So the program itself will create a recovery point and secure the entire procedure as a whole. If you do not have time, you will choose a normal mode.
- After that, the program will successfully boot. In the right part of the window, choose your video card, in this case it is NVIDIA.
- If the language of the utility for any reason is shot down, you can put Russian in the lower right corner.
Now click on the "Delete and Reload" button. This completely uninstalls drivers. In addition to the recommended choice, you are still offered three:
- Removal without reboot. If you choose this button, remember that you need to restart the computer anyway in the near future.
- Temporary disabling video adapter and remove drivers. This is a convenient option for those who change the video card.
- Hell only for GeForce Experience.
Now your drivers will certainly erased, and you can install new ones. Remember that all drivers and updates for NVIDIA are free on the official developer website. The GeForce Experience program will help you analyze which drivers are outdated or working incorrectly to fix them.
Video instructions for this utility you will find at the bottom of the article.
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