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Updating GPU Drivers

Ensure your System & GPU Drivers are up-to-date

Check for System Updates

To check for system-wide updates, open Windows settings, (Press ⊞ Win + I) navigate to Update & Security. Then, click Check For Updates. If there are updates pending, press install now.

Updates

NVIDIA GPU

To check for updates for your NVIDIA GPU Drivers, You’ll need to install the GeForce Experience app. If you already have it installed, follow this video for how to check for updates:

Methods
Method 1: Automatic Update (Recommended)
  • Open GeForce Experience

    • Press Win + S, type "GeForce Experience", and open the app.

    • If you don’t have it installed, download it from NVIDIA’s official site. Make sure you download the game ready driver.

  • Log In (If Required)

    • Sign in with an account of your choosing.

  • Check for Updates

    • Go to the "Drivers" tab at the top.

    • If an update is available, you’ll see a "Download" button.

  • Download & Install

    • Click "Download" → Wait for the download to finish.

    • Click "Express Installation" (recommended for most users).

    • Alternatively, choose "Custom Installation" if you want to:

      • Perform a clean install (removes old settings).

      • Install only specific components (e.g., PhysX, HD Audio).

  • Follow On-Screen Instructions

    • Wait for the installation to complete (your screen may flicker).

  • Restart Your PC

    • Some driver updates need a restart to take effect.

  • Click "Restart Now"

Method 2: Manual Driver Download (Alternative)

If GeForce Experience isn’t working, you can manually download drivers:

Visit NVIDIA’s Driver Download Page.

Enter your GPU model (e.g., RTX 3060) and OS details.

Download the latest game ready driver and run the installer.

AMD GPU

To update your AMD GPU Drivers, Follow this link to their website to download and install the AMD Driver Upgrade Utility.

Methods

Method 1: Automatic Update (Recommended)

  • Open AMD Adrenalin Software

    • Press Win + S, type "AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition", and open the app.

    • If you don’t have it installed, download it from AMD’s official site.

  • Check for Updates

    • Click the "Settings" (Gear icon) in the top-right corner.

    • Go to the "System" tab.

    • Under "Software Update", click "Check for Updates".

  • Download & Install the Latest Driver

    • If an update is available, click "Download" and wait for it to finish.

    • Once downloaded, click "Install".

    • Choose "Factory Reset" (Optional) – Recommended if you're experiencing issues (cleans old driver files).

  • Follow the On-Screen Instructions

    • The installer may prompt you to close running applications.

    • Wait for the installation to complete (your screen may flicker).

  • Restart Your PC (If Required)

    • Some driver updates require a restart.

    • Click "Restart Now" or manually restart later.

Complete driver reinstall with DDU

This part of the guide will explain how to completely remove every trace of your current driver installation using DDU. This is useful if you have an issue with your drivers that isn't fixed by updates or normal driver reinstalls.

 

Do not follow this part of the guide if you have an AMD CPU.

  1. Download DDU from here:
    1. EU Server download
    2. USA server download
  2. Restart windows into safe mode, you can do this by:
    1. Go to Settings > System > Recovery and click Restart Now next to Advanced Startup
    2. Once it boots back up into a blue screen, select troubleshoot > advanced options > startup settings > restart
    3. Press 4 on your keyboard for "Enable Safe Mode"
    4. Once you are booted into safe mode, go to where you downloaded DDU and run the "Display Driver Uninstaller" program.

Get the first time running prompt?

First time running prompt
  1. If you get a prompt mentioning your first time running DDU, hit okay then select the following settings in the below image:
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    2. Hit close
    1. Now that DDU is open, at the right side of the program you'll see "Select device type" and "Select device".
    2. Click "Select device type" and click GPU
    3. Click "Select device" and select whatever company you're using (NVIDIA/AMD/INTEL)
    4. Then click "Clean and Restart" at the top left
    5. DDU will then remove all of your GPU Drivers and restart your PC, at which point windows will reinstall basic display drivers automatically.
    6. Follow the guide at the top of the page to install your drivers.
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