After upgrading to Windows 10, many users face an issue where installing the official NVIDIA drivers fails. Often, Windows automatically installs drivers during setup, but in some cases, you might still run into problems. Users then search for NVIDIA drivers online, sometimes from unreliable sources, but the problem often remains unsolved.
Here’s a simple step-by-step solution that works in most cases. Even if your NVIDIA drivers seem to work after a Windows 10 installation, updating to the latest official drivers is recommended to get the best performance and features.
Step 1: Download the NVIDIA Driver
Before you start, download the correct driver for your NVIDIA graphics card from the official NVIDIA website
Save the installer to your computer — you will need it later.
Step 2: Remove Existing NVIDIA Drivers
If you experience installation errors, the first step is to remove any existing NVIDIA drivers and prevent Windows from automatically reinstalling them.
- Manual removal: Open Control Panel → Programs and Features, and uninstall everything related to NVIDIA. Then, restart your computer.
- Recommended removal tool: For a complete clean-up, use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU), a free utility that removes all graphics drivers. You can download it from the official site.
Tip: Run DDU in Safe Mode for the best results.
In DDU, select NVIDIA, then click Clean and Restart. This will remove all NVIDIA drivers and related software.
Step 3: Install the NVIDIA Driver
After restarting your computer (preferably with no internet connection), run the installer you downloaded in Step 1. This time, the NVIDIA driver installation should complete without errors.
Once the installation finishes, restart your computer again. Your system will now have the latest official NVIDIA drivers installed, including optional software like GeForce Experience.
Troubleshooting: Black Screen After Driver Installation
If your screen goes black after installing the driver:
- Wait 5–10 minutes.
- Press Windows + R, type
shutdown /r(make sure your keyboard is in English layout), and press Enter. - Wait a few seconds and press Enter again.
- Your computer should restart normally.
If it doesn’t restart automatically, press and hold the power button to force a shutdown. When you turn it back on, your system should work normally.
