how to rollback nvidia drivers - NVIDIA GeForce Driver Rollback Guide
how to rollback nvidia drivers - NVIDIA GeForce Driver Rollback Guide
Seeing stutters, crashes, or new bugs after an update and need to know how to rollback nvidia drivers quickly and safely? This guide walks you through rollback methods, clean installs, and verified downloads so you can restore stability with minimal hassle.
Compatibility: Video Adapters on Windows 7 32-Bit, Windows 8 32-Bit, Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11.
Download details
Driver model: NVIDIA GeForce Driver Rollback Guide
Device type: Video Adapters
Supported OS: Windows 7 32-Bit, Windows 8 32-Bit, Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11
Date added: 2025-11-21
Need the older package when learning how to rollback nvidia drivers? Use Device Manager’s Roll Back button or perform a clean install with a previous package from this page.
Click on the download link to get the file when available.
How to install
Method 1 - Roll back via Device Manager (fastest)
- Right‑click Start → Device Manager → Display adapters.
- Right‑click your NVIDIA GPU → Properties → Driver tab.
- Click Roll Back Driver and follow the prompts. If the button is greyed out, use one of the installer methods below to manually install an older package.
- Restart. Test your apps/games. This is the quickest path when you’re figuring out how to rollback nvidia drivers without reinstallers.
Troubleshooting tips
- Roll Back button greyed out: Windows lacks a previous version snapshot. Install an older EXE/INF manually.
- Black screen after install: Reboot into Safe Mode → run DDU → reinstall the older driver → reboot.
- Windows re‑updates automatically: In Windows Update, pause updates. In Device Installation Settings, choose No to stop automatic driver downloads temporarily.
- Installer says incompatible: Confirm GPU model and OS match. Ensure you’re using Video Adapters packages intended for Windows 7 32-Bit, Windows 8 32-Bit, Windows 10 32-Bit, Windows 11.
- Code 43/31 errors: Use DDU → clean reinstall the target version. Check BIOS and chipset drivers are current.
- Games still crash: Reset NVIDIA Control Panel settings → delete shader cache → verify game files.
FAQ
How do I know which version to roll back to?
Choose the last version that worked reliably for your games or apps. Check release notes and community reports for stability.
How to rollback nvidia drivers if the Roll Back button is unavailable?
Use an older EXE installer or the INF method via Device Manager. If conflicts persist, run DDU in Safe Mode before installing.
Will a rollback delete my NVIDIA Control Panel settings?
A clean install resets profiles. To keep profiles, avoid the clean install option. You can export/import profiles using tools like NVIDIA Profile Inspector.
How do I stop Windows from re‑installing the newest driver?
Pause Windows Update, set Device Installation Settings to No, and optionally use Group Policy (Pro/Enterprise) to block driver updates temporarily.
Is it safe to stay on an older driver?
Yes, if it’s stable and supported for your GPU. Watch for security advisories and update when a newer stable release addresses issues you face.
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