dll files from both system32 and systemwow64.Į) used CCleaner to check and remove leftovers.į) manually searched for leftover and removed. And as I have only resorted to this when I have had a problem changing drivers I've never bothered uninstalling first as this will kill the current driver install.ĭidn't work! Now I officially tried everything:Ī) uninstalled all drivers using add/remove.Ĭ) followed the guid to eradicate every last bit of Nvidia file, folder and registery entries.ĭ) Deleted all Nvidia. I'm not on my Nvidia rig at the moment so I can't spoonfeed you the specific file names but like I said before, if you are unsure then just check the properties of the file before you delete it.

Also do I need to uninstall my drivers? manually erase something? Because after the guide I installed back my drivers. Sorry I stress this, it's just that system32 files are exceedingly crucial. If you are unsure of the file then just click on 'properties' and if it is an Nvidia file then delete it, and remember to empty the recycle bin before rebooting. I did read that guide which is why I made the suggestion. No file is named nvidia, but there are some. Have you read the guide posted above? it was very through, including registery removals, but nothing in System32.Ĭan you tell me the exact files to delete? I don't want to mess up my system. I also read somewhere that those programs in *Nvidia Control Panel > manage 3d settings* are tied somehow to some files in the windows folder and/or to Windows' registery! That's the one thing I haven't tried to be frank. So much for driver sweeper programs eh? Have you tried simply deleting all the Nvidia files from the system32 folder? I don't know if it'll cure your problem but its what I've done in the past when a driver chucks up the 'no hardware found error' as it forces windows to revert to its default driver which will have no profiles. Then I just install the driver, and it basically installs over the old one - I read many times that it is ok.īesides uninstalling nvidia drivers is a pain - you have to uninstall one driver, reboot, now 3d vision reboot, now console, reboot etc.Īnyway - like I said, I ALWAYS USE CLEAN INSTALL - so why doesn't it work?Ĭan you please suggest a proper way to purelly uninstall Nvidia and remove those programs for good? I mean I didn't really uninstalled last times, since I just either use the Nvidia Experience to download latest drivers or download them myself. I have found that if you do a clean install, even on updates, you save yourself a lot of headaches.ĭude, I tried.

Backup profiles you want to save, download the current WQHL drivers from Nvidia, COMPLETELY uninstall old drivers/software, including using driver sweeper or ccleaner, reinstall current drivers/software. If you are not performing a clean install when you update your drivers, you will get these types of 'artifacts'.

Nvidia manage 3d settings not showing