I'm making the switch from Nvidia to AMD for my graphics card, and I'm unsure about when to uninstall my existing Nvidia drivers. Should I do it before I install the new GPU, or can I wait until after? Any advice would be appreciated!
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I usually go into safe mode and run DDU to clean everything out first. Just remember to enable the "delete and shutdown" option. After that, swap the cards and you’re clear to install the new drivers without Windows trying to interfere.
Honestly, both methods work. Windows and Linux have generic drivers built-in, so whether you uninstall or not, you're usually okay. Just keep in mind that doing it beforehand can help prevent any hiccups.
It might not matter too much when you uninstall, but I always do it first just to avoid any potential conflicts between old and new drivers. Makes the whole transition feel smoother!
It's best to uninstall the old drivers before you put in the new card. I recommend using a tool like DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) which helps remove unwanted files. It even has an option to uninstall and shutdown your system, making the switch smoother. After that, you can pop in the new GPU and install the AMD drivers without any old files getting in the way.
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