What program to use to remove nVidia drivers?

[zerobeta]

I am just wondering what you all use to remove the nvidia forceware drivers, before installing new ones.

First, I remove it from Add/Remove programs, then should I use some program, or simply restart and install the new driver?

I should mention I use Vista 64bit (as well as XP 32bit)

[Buio]

Use add/remove, reboot, install new drivers.

Only try some of the driver removers if you get a problem using the simple uninstall/install method.

[stefan9]

I use drive sweeper .

[grey_1]

I use drive sweeper .
+1

FnFgot did a really kick ass job on this.
http://www.guru3d.com/index.php?page=driversweeper

[zerobeta]

Alright I will try Driver Sweeper

I uninstall the current drivers from Add/Remove, restart, use this program, restart and install the newer graphic drivers?

[Seadogs]

Alright I will try Driver Sweeper

I uninstall the current drivers from Add/Remove, restart, use this program, restart and install the newer graphic drivers?

My routine is to run the cleaner from safe mode upon restart.

[Luchou]

My method.

1) Remove drivers via control panel
2) Reboot
3) Run CCleaner
4) Install new drivers
5) Reboot
6) Run CCleaner
7) Play!

[DRen72]

My method.

1) Remove drivers via control panel
2) Reboot
3) Run CCleaner
4) Install new drivers
5) Reboot
6) Run CCleaner
7) Play!

Step 6 there seems like it would not be wise at that point.

[methimpikehoses]

Step 6 there seems like it would not be wise at that point.

:D

[K007]

I think he means a registry cleaner. Otherwise Step 6 is gonna screw it -.-.

Btw i am gonna give this cleaner program a shot, i used to use driver cleaner pro but i think its not doing its job anymore.

I still cant get the dam NVCP to load up anymore with the latest drivers. Very annoying sometimes...

The way i do it.

Uninstall,
Reboot
Safe Mode
Driver Cleaner, Registry Cleaner (Registry Booster 2), Defrag Registry
Reboot, Safe Mode, Driver Cleaner (Just to be safe)
Install new drivers
Reboot

[methimpikehoses]

n00b question--- do you clean the nvidia chipset drivers along with the display?

[Xploder270]

n00b question--- do you clean the nvidia chipset drivers along with the display?

No. That wouldn´t make much sense.

[K007]

n00b question--- do you clean the nvidia chipset drivers along with the display?

Unless your doing a driver update for that aswell.

[Luchou]

Step 6 is to search registry for missing associations, etc, but you can skip it if you want, anyway it has always worked for me, never a problem...