uninstall nvidia drivers ubuntu - NVIDIA Ubuntu Graphics Driver

If you’re searching for “uninstall nvidia drivers ubuntu,” you likely want a clean removal to fix black screens, boot loops, or to switch back to the open‑source Nouveau driver. This guide gives you concise steps to fully purge NVIDIA packages, revert to defaults, and optionally reinstall the NVIDIA Ubuntu Graphics Driver driver safely.

Download - NVIDIA Ubuntu Graphics Driver driver for Ubuntu

Device Type: Video Adapters

Supported OS:

Date added: 2025-11-21

• Works with APT or manual package installation
• Suitable for desktop and laptop GPUs

Need the package? Click on the download link above when available.

How to install

Troubleshooting common issues

• Black screen after uninstall - Rebuild initramfs and ensure Nouveau is active:
  • sudo update-initramfs -u
  • sudo apt-get install --reinstall xserver-xorg-video-nouveau
  • sudo reboot
• Secure Boot blocks modules - If you reinstall proprietary drivers, disable Secure Boot in UEFI or enroll a MOK. For a pure uninstall, Secure Boot typically needs no change.
• Held/broken packages - Run sudo apt-get -f install, then sudo apt-get purge 'nvidia-*' again.
• Leftover xorg.conf - Delete /etc/X11/xorg.conf to avoid forced NVIDIA settings and let Xorg auto-detect.
• Kernel update removed NVIDIA - Reinstall with sudo ubuntu-drivers autoinstall or the specific version you need.
• Switching back to open‑source after purge - Ensure no blacklist files for Nouveau exist in /etc/modprobe.d and /lib/modprobe.d.

If your goal is strictly “uninstall nvidia drivers ubuntu,” verify success with: lsmod | grep -i nvidia (should be empty) and lsmod | grep -i nouveau (should show the module loaded).

FAQ

Q: What’s the difference between remove and purge?
A: remove deletes binaries, while purge also deletes config files. For a clean uninstall nvidia drivers ubuntu result, use purge.

Q: How do I confirm NVIDIA is fully gone?
A: Run dpkg -l | grep -i nvidia (no results), lsmod | grep -i nvidia (no modules), and check that /etc/X11/xorg.conf does not exist.

Q: Will uninstalling break CUDA applications?
A: Yes - apps depending on CUDA will fail after you purge. Reinstall a supported version via APT or a .deb for NVIDIA Ubuntu Graphics Driver if needed.

Q: Can I revert later to proprietary drivers?
A: Yes. Use ubuntu-drivers devices to see recommendations, then sudo apt-get install nvidia-driver-XXX and reboot.

Q: Which Ubuntu versions are supported here?
A: are covered. Steps are similar across versions.

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