How To Guide to Uninstalling NVIDIA Drivers

Document Scope:

This document provides step-by-step instructions for uninstalling NVIDIA drivers on various operating systems, including Windows and Linux. The guide aims to assist users in safely and effectively removing NVIDIA drivers from their systems when necessary.

Steps:

1. 1. Preparation:

• Before uninstalling NVIDIA drivers, ensure that you have administrative privileges on your system.
• If possible, download the latest NVIDIA driver package from the official website (https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx) in case you need to reinstall the drivers later.

1. 2. Uninstallation on Windows:

2. a. Open Device Manager:

• Press Win + X keys and select "Device Manager" from the menu. b. Locate the NVIDIA Graphics Card:
• Expand the "Display adapters" category to find your NVIDIA graphics card. c. Uninstall the Driver:
• Right-click on your NVIDIA graphics card and select "Uninstall device."
• Check the box for "Delete the driver software for this device" if available.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation. d. Restart Your Computer:
• After the uninstallation is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.

1. 3. Uninstallation on Linux:

2. a. Open a Terminal:

• Access the terminal on your Linux system.

  b. Run the NVIDIA Uninstaller:

• Execute the following command to uninstall the NVIDIA driver:

sudo /usr/bin/nvidia-uninstall

• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

c. Remove NVIDIA-related Packages (Optional):

• Depending on your Linux distribution, you may need to remove additional NVIDIA-related packages installed via package manager (e.g., apt, yum, dnf).

d. Reboot Your System:

• After the uninstallation process is complete, reboot your system to ensure that all changes take effect.

Conclusion:

Uninstalling NVIDIA drivers is essential for troubleshooting graphics-related issues, performing driver updates, or switching to alternative graphics drivers. By following the steps outlined in this guide, users can safely remove NVIDIA drivers from their systems, whether on Windows or Linux platforms. Remember to exercise caution during the uninstallation process and consider reinstalling the drivers if needed to maintain optimal performance and compatibility with NVIDIA graphics hardware.