# How to correctly install / remove NVIDIA drivers

**URL:** <https://battlefieldforum.co/t/how-to-correctly-install-remove-nvidia-drivers/170788>\
**Category:** PC\
**Created:** [November 9, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/how-to-correctly-install-remove-nvidia-drivers/170788 "2015-11-09T16:19:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![GUNNY1966](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/gunny1966/32/104859_2.png) [@GUNNY1966](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/GUNNY1966)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/how-to-correctly-install-remove-nvidia-drivers/170788/1 "2015-11-09T16:19:00Z")

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The following is the “_BEST_” known way to uninstall & install new NVIDIA Graphics Drivers. If your system is consistantly crashing you can review your CBS LOGS or try WhoCrashed [http://www.resplendence.com/whocrashed](http://www.resplendence.com/whocrashed) [[resplendence.com](http://resplendence.com)] There are other tools available one can use to determine the cause of a BSOD ( Blue Screen of Death ) but this process works well & is user friendly. Often there are traces left from previous drivers & the GeForce Experience may or may not remove all traces of previous drivers.

**WARNING:**  
( 1 ) ALWAYS run DDU in SAFE MODE ONLY  
( 2 ) When installing the new graphics driver ALWAYS select the option to perform a “_ **CLEAN INSTALL** _”  
( 3 ) When selecting the new driver ALWAYS read the release notes to be certain your Operating System is compatible.

( 1 ) Download & install DDU  
LINK: [http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html](http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html) [[guru3d.com](http://guru3d.com)]

( 2 ) Run DDU in SAFE MODE ONLY after you complete the removal process RESTART your computer.

( 3 ) Go to NVIDIA & select your specific driver  
[http://www.nvidia.com/content/global/global.php](http://www.nvidia.com/content/global/global.php) [[nvidia.com](http://nvidia.com)]

( 4 ) ALWAYS when installing NVIDIA drivers, perform a **CLEAN INSTALL** when prompted

( 5 ) RE-START your computer after the driver has in stalled then adjust your NVIDIA control panel as needed!

🙂 _ **Good Luck & Best Wishes** _ 🙂

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**Author:** ![Valkyrissa](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/valkyrissa/32/108699_2.png) [@Valkyrissa](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Valkyrissa)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/how-to-correctly-install-remove-nvidia-drivers/170788/2 "2015-11-09T16:25:00Z")

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Of course, DDU also works fine if you want to remove Intel/AMD graphics drivers safely. 😛

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**Author:** ![GUNNY1966](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/gunny1966/32/104859_2.png) [@GUNNY1966](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/GUNNY1966)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2015, 3:52pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/how-to-correctly-install-remove-nvidia-drivers/170788/3 "2015-11-13T15:52:00Z")

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I never tested it on AMD Graphics therefore I didn’t add AMD to the thread. I don’t post it if I can’t provided correct usage!

🙂 _Good Luck & Best Wishes_ 🙂