How to remove video card drivers

When reinstalling software, replacing a video card, or simply having problems with the image on the monitor screen, you need to remove the drivers and then reinstall them. It is not difficult to do, especially since in addition to system methods there are auxiliary programs.

Removing the video card driver from the system

If you encounter problems with the graphics adapter, the first step is to reinstall the software. Moreover, the most effective method is to completely remove and then cleanly install the driver. Let's look at both options for how to properly uninstall the software.

Method 1: Display Driver Uninstaller

This program is a combination of simplicity, functionality and safe removal of any driver version.

Download the latest version of Display Driver Uninstaller

The downloaded archive contains only one file with the EXE extension, which is what you need to run. Installation will take about a minute. When you first launch the program, it will prompt you to restart the system in safe mode. This is a precaution necessary to create a point from which, in the event of an error, the system can be restored.

Display Driver Uninstaller will automatically detect the video card model and offer the user three options:

1. Delete and reboot. It is worth resorting to if you need to update the system software or roll back the video card settings to factory settings. A reboot optimizes the operation of the PC, hardware and software adapt to new operating conditions.
   
   
2. Delete without rebooting. An option for advanced users who are trying to “catch” bugs in the computer’s operation and determine their cause. The average user does not need this - the display will not work correctly until a reboot.
   
   
3. Remove and turn off. The best option when replacing a video card. In this case, removing drivers is required to avoid overlap of one software with another and their possible conflict.
   
   

   
   

The program saves the progress of the process in its files. If there is an error, you can copy its log and search for a solution on the Internet.

Method 2: Manually removing drivers

Removing drivers using the operating system is a longer process. On the other hand, it does not require an Internet connection and allows you to personally see the results.

1. Open "Device Manager". To do this, press the keyboard shortcut Win + R and write the command in the window devmgmt.msc, then - "OK"  or Enter.
   
   

   
   
   

2. Expand the tab "Video adapters", double-click the left mouse button on the name of your video card.
   
   

   
   
   

3. Switch to tab "Driver" and then "Remove device".
   
   

   
   
   

4. A window will open warning you about removing the device from the system. Check the box next to the item "Remove driver programs for this device" and click "Delete".
   
   

   
   

The maximum effectiveness of this method is achieved when the Internet is turned off, since most modern video cards have a kind of insurance function - they automatically download the missing software components. This is convenient for accidental deletion, but absolutely unacceptable if you need to remove drivers permanently.

To summarize, we can say that both methods are good in their own way: the first is simpler and more practical, the second requires a minimum amount of resources, but is not so effective.