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NVIDIA Driver Keeps Uninstalling Itself? Try These Fixes

When you download and install a new Nvidia driver on your PC, does it keeps uninstalling itself? Don’t worry! There’s a workaround for this problem. And in most cases, it is as simple as updating an outdated driver. To do so, try Advanced Driver Updater, one of the best driver updaters for Windows PC.

It helps you detect outdated drivers and update them in just a few clicks. The driver updater takes a complete backup of old drivers and only then updates to the latest version. To get Advanced Driver Updater, click the button below:

Best Ways To Update Nvidia Graphics Driver And Resolve Any Nvidia Display Driver Related Issues

Before we learn the workable ways to update the NVIDIA driver, you should take a complete backup of data and create a system restore point. Once that’s done, try the following ways to see which one works for you.

Fix – NVIDIA Display Driver is Outdated

Below we explain five workable ways to reinstall Nvidia graphics drivers and fix Nvidia Keeps uninstalling problem. It’s not necessary to try them all. Just walk your way down until you find the suitable one for you.

1. Check your Device Installation Settings

To stop Windows from automatically downloading and re-downloading NVIDIA drivers, go to Device Installation and change the settings. Here’s how to do that:

  • Press Windows + R to open the Run window.

  • Type control > OK.

  • Go to System.

  • Click About from the left pane > Advanced System Settings.

  • Click the Hardware tab, then the Device Installation Settings button.

  • Select No (your device might not work as expected >Save changes > OK.

  • Now, download the latest Nvidia graphics card from the NVIDIA website.
  • Follow on-screen instructions to install the driver.
  • Restart to apply changes.

2. Uninstall Windows Update

During regular OS updates and upgrades, Windows automatically keeps downloading and installing drivers. This behavior causes problems with Nvidia drivers as they might upgrade or replace working drivers with incorrect ones. Therefore, we recommend uninstalling the updates and restoring the system to previous settings.

Note : By pressing press Windows I open Windows settings Windows Update Update History, you can find the list of installed updates. This will help narrow down the issues and search for problematic updates. Also, you must hide or block the Windows Updates.

To do so, follow these steps:

  • Press Windows + I and open Windows Settings.
  • Select Update and Security > Windows Update.

  • Click Pause updates for 7 more days > select the date from the dropdown.

  • Restart the PC and then update the Nvidia driver.

3. Delete the logging file in your Windows Registry

Before following the steps and making any changes to the registry, you should take a complete backup of the registry. For that, press Windows and R to get the Run box and type Regedit. Now in Registry Editor, go to File and click Export. Save the .reg file on your computer at the desired location. Once that is done, you can make changes to the registry by following the steps explained below:

  • Press Windows + R and open the Run window.
  • Type services.msc> OK.

  • Search for all Nvidia services. Select them and Stop all Nvidia services.
  • Next, open the Task Manager by pressing CTRL + Shift + Esc.
  • Look for Nvidia apps or process > end them all.
  • After this, you can remove the Nvidia logging file in the Windows Registry.
  • Press Windows + R to open the Run box again.
  • Type in Regedit>OK.
  • Navigate this path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\NVIDIA Corporation\Logging

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\NVIDIA Corporation\Logging

  • Now delete the logging file.

4. Update Your Nvidia Driver

When the Nvidia driver is missing or corrupted, you may face the Nvidia driver uninstalling itself whenever you reboot.

To fix the problem, we suggest updating the Nvidia driver. You can do so in different ways – manual and automatic.

You need time, patience, and technical expertise to update drivers manually,. However, you can easily find outdated drivers and update them without any issue using Advanced Driver Updater. To use Advanced Driver Updater and update the NVIDIA driver, follow these steps:

  • Run Advanced Driver Updater > click Start Scan Now. Advanced Driver Updater will now scan the PC Easy to detect outdated and problematic drivers.

  • To update the Nvidia display driver, click Update driver next to Nvidia display and graphics driver.

  • Alternatively, you can click Update All to download and install all outdated drivers automatically. (Note – For this, you need the registered version of Advanced Driver Updater. You get full support and a 60-day money-back guarantee with the registered version.)

  • If your Nvidia driver doesn’t work correctly, contact the Advanced Driver Updater support team at support@systweak.com or move to the last fix.

5. Reinstall Your Nvidia driver

  • Type Control Panel in the search bar.
  • Click Uninstall a program.
  • Delete all Nvidia programs.
  • Restart your computer and delete the logging file in your Windows Registry, as explained in Step 3.

Wrap Up

After following the instructions given above, we hope the NVIDIA driver keeps uninstalling is fixed. If you purchase Driver Easy, our IT professionals will assist you in repairing it for free. You also get a super-easy way to update your drivers and keep your computer running smoothly.

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Preeti Seth

A UX writer who loves explaining technical details in a clear, crisp, and concise manner. She loves writing about technical troubleshooting, How-To's, product reviews, etc. In her free time, she loves reading, meditating, and traveling.

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