uninstall nvidia drivers linux - NVIDIA Linux Graphics Uninstall

Need to uninstall nvidia drivers linux quickly and cleanly? You’re in the right place. This guide explains safe removal steps by distro, plus how to reinstall the NVIDIA Linux Graphics Uninstall if you need to roll back or fix a broken setup.

We support Video Adapters across popular Linux distributions, including Ubuntu Linux, Debian Linux, Fedora Linux, Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, and Linux Mint. Follow the steps below to remove, then reinstall cleanly.

Download - NVIDIA Linux Graphics Uninstall for clean reinstall

Device type: Video Adapters

Supported OS: Ubuntu Linux, Debian Linux, Fedora Linux, Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, Linux Mint

Driver version: 535.146.02

Date added: 2025-11-25

After uninstalling, use this package to reinstall only if needed. Click on the download link.

How to install

How to completely uninstall NVIDIA drivers on Linux

Use the steps below to safely uninstall nvidia drivers linux by distro. Always switch to a TTY and stop the display manager first: sudo systemctl isolate multi-user.target

• Ubuntu Linux / Linux Mint / Debian Linux
  • Remove drivers: sudo apt remove --purge '^nvidia-.*' 'libnvidia-.*' 'cuda-.*' 'libcuda.*'
  • Clean up: sudo apt autoremove --purge
  • Re-enable Nouveau (open-source): sudo apt install xserver-xorg-video-nouveau
  • Rebuild initramfs: sudo update-initramfs -u
  • Restart GUI: sudo systemctl start gdm (or sddm/lightdm), then reboot
• Fedora Linux
  • Remove drivers: sudo dnf remove '*nvidia*' 'cuda*'
  • Re-enable Nouveau: sudo dnf install xorg-x11-drv-nouveau
  • Rebuild initramfs: sudo dracut --force
  • Reboot: sudo reboot
• Arch Linux
  • Remove drivers: sudo pacman -Rns nvidia nvidia-dkms nvidia-utils lib32-nvidia-utils cuda opencl-nvidia
  • Regenerate initramfs: sudo mkinitcpio -P
  • Reboot: sudo reboot
• Manjaro Linux
  • Remove via MHWD: sudo mhwd -li (list), sudo mhwd -r pci video-nvidia
  • Switch to open-source: sudo mhwd -a pci free 0300
  • Reboot: sudo reboot

Fix common issues after removal or reinstall

• Black screen on boot - ensure Nouveau or NVIDIA is not both active. Remove leftover blacklist files in /etc/modprobe.d/ and rebuild initramfs.
• Kernel updates break driver - prefer DKMS packages (e.g., nvidia-driver-535, akmod-nvidia) so modules rebuild automatically.
• Wayland session fails - switch to Xorg temporarily from the login gear menu or disable Wayland in your display manager config.
• Verify which driver is active - run: lspci -k | grep -A 2 -E "VGA|3D"

FAQ

• How do I safely uninstall nvidia drivers linux without breaking my GUI?

  Switch to a TTY (Ctrl+Alt+F3), run sudo systemctl isolate multi-user.target, remove packages as shown for your distro, reinstall Nouveau if needed, rebuild initramfs, then reboot and restore your display manager.

• Do I need to disable Secure Boot to reinstall the NVIDIA Linux Graphics Uninstall?

  Yes, most proprietary modules require Secure Boot to be disabled or a MOK enrollment so the kernel module can load. If you reinstall via Video Adapters packages like akmod-nvidia or DKMS, the same rule applies.

• Can I switch back to the open-source Nouveau driver after removal?

  Yes. Install your distro’s Nouveau package (e.g., xserver-xorg-video-nouveau), remove any NVIDIA blacklist files, rebuild initramfs, and reboot. This is often the fastest way to restore graphics after you uninstall nvidia drivers linux.

• Which distros are supported here?

  We support Ubuntu Linux, Debian Linux, Fedora Linux, Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, and Linux Mint.

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