I'm in the process of switching my graphics card from an NVIDIA 5070TI to an AMD card. I've been using a 7800X3D without a graphics card, and now I need to run Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to properly remove the NVIDIA drivers. Is there anything else I should delete or be aware of during this process?
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Honestly, I've switched cards without using DDU and just uninstalled the NVIDIA drivers the normal way. My system has been running fine for years. If everything's working well for you, you might not need to worry too much about it unless you encounter specific problems later.
Using DDU is definitely ideal, especially in safe mode to prevent any driver conflicts. If you follow this process, you should be good to go without any issues.
To ensure a complete and safe removal of NVIDIA drivers, boot into safe mode with networking and run DDU from there. This will effectively eliminate all NVIDIA drivers and any related software. After that, just restart your PC and install the drivers for your new GPU.
If you want to be really thorough, consider a complete Windows reinstall. Sometimes, DDU might not fully clear everything out, which could cause occasional issues. But if your PC is relatively new and barely used, a standard uninstallation might be sufficient.
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