How to Rollback or Uninstall NVIDIA Drivers in Windows 11

Keeping your video drivers up-to-date is crucial for optimizing performance in Windows 11. But there are also rare instances where an update might create graphical anomalies in applications, produce choppy FPS (frames per second) in games, or affect the operating system’s stability.

If a driver update to your NVIDIA graphics card is causing problems, you should revert to an earlier version during routine troubleshooting. This tutorial will show you how to roll back or uninstall NVIDIA drivers in Microsoft Windows.

Rollback NVIDIA Driver in Device Manager

Suppose you began experiencing issues immediately after updating your NVIDIA video card drivers. In that case, you canuse the Device Manager in Windows 11to revert to the driver version you were on before. Here’s how:

Note: If theRoll Backoption appears grayed out, it means there’s no previous driver version to go back to. For example, it could be because you deleted older versions during the last driver update.

To update your NVIDIA graphics driver later, open the GeForce Experience app, switch to theDriverstab, and selectDownloadnext to the latest version. Or, download and install the newest driver fromNVIDIA’s GeForce Drivers page.

Rollback to a Specific NVIDIA Driver Version in Device Manager

If you’ve updated your NVIDIA graphics card multiple times over a short period, you should be able to use the Device Manager to pick the exact older driver version to roll back to. The procedure involves a different set of steps:

Download and Downgrade to an Older NVIDIA Driver Version

Suppose the Device Manager in Windows 11 does not provide the option to roll back to a previous version of NVIDIA’s graphics card drivers. In that case, you must manually download and install an older driver version. The process will automatically uninstall the current NVIDIA driver.

Uninstall NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Only

If you’re switching display adapters or troubleshooting persistent graphical issues in Windows 11, you must fully uninstall your NVIDIA drivers. The best way to do that is to use a third-party driver removal tool called DDU, or Display Driver Uninstaller, inSafe Mode. Here’s how:

If you intend to upgrade your graphics card, you caninstall the new GPU and its driversnow. If you’re trying to fix a problem, try reinstalling the current or an older version of the NVIDIA driver.

That’s a Wrap

As you just learned, rolling back or uninstalling an NVIDIA device driver in Windows 11 is quite straightforward. You can use the Device Manager’s rollback feature, manually choose an older version, or download a previous version from NVIDIA’s website. These methods are effective in fixing issues caused by problematic driver updates.

Additionally, if upgrading your graphics card or dealing with ongoing issues, you can use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to remove NVIDIA drivers completely.

Dilum Senevirathne is a freelance tech writer and blogger with three years of experience writing for online technology publications. He specializes in topics related to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Google web apps. When he isn’t hammering away at his Magic Keyboard, you can catch him binge-watching productivity hacks on YouTube.Read Dilum’s Full Bio

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