Clean Installation of GeForce GPU Drivers Using GeForce Experience

Step 1: Prepare Your System

1. Close Unnecessary Applications:

   • Before starting the installation process, close any unnecessary programs to avoid potential conflicts.

2. Backup Your Settings (Optional):

   • If you want to preserve your current game settings or configurations, take note of them or use NVIDIA’s Profile Inspector to export profiles.

Step 2: Open GeForce Experience

3. Launch GeForce Experience:

   • Open the GeForce Experience application on your computer. If you don’t have it installed, you can download it from the NVIDIA website.

4. Log In:

   • If prompted, log in to your NVIDIA account. You can use your Google, Facebook, or NVIDIA account credentials.

Step 3: Check for Driver Updates

5. Navigate to the Drivers Tab:

   • Once GeForce Experience is open, click on the Drivers tab at the top of the window.

6. Check for Updates:

   • Click the Check for updates button in the upper right corner. GeForce Experience will automatically search for the latest GPU drivers for your system.

7. Download the Latest Driver:

   • If an update is available, click the Download button to start downloading the latest driver.

Step 4: Perform a Clean Installation

8. Begin the Installation:

   • Once the driver is downloaded, click the Express Installation or Custom Installation button. Select Custom Installation to proceed with a clean installation.

9. Choose Installation Options:

   • In the custom installation window, check the box that says Perform a clean installation. This option will remove all previous NVIDIA driver files and settings, ensuring a fresh start.

10. Start the Installation:

    • Click the Next button to start the installation process. The system will uninstall the old drivers and install the new ones. Your screen may flicker or go black temporarily during this process.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

11. Restart Your Computer:

    • After the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click Restart Now to finish the installation.

12. Verify Installation:

    • Once your computer has rebooted, open GeForce Experience again and check the Drivers tab to ensure the latest driver is installed successfully.

13. Adjust Your Settings:

    • After the clean installation, you may need to reconfigure your NVIDIA Control Panel settings and game-specific configurations.