How to Uninstall Graphics Drivers

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You've installed a graphics card and driver. Uninstalling a card or a driver sounds more ominous than it really is. If you follow these steps, you can save yourself lots of money from having it done professionally.

Where can you delete graphics drivers?

Press the Windows key and go to the Device Manager to uninstall graphics drivers. Click Display adapters and then double-click the name of your graphics driver. Select the Drivers tab, then click Uninstall . In the popup box, check the box and click Uninstall again.

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Open the Windows Device Manager.

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  1. Here's an easy way to get there:
    • Press the Windows key on your keyboard.
    • Type device manager .
    • Click Device Manager in the search results.
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Expand the "Display adapters" menu.

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  1. This shows you all graphics drivers that are currently installed.
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Double-click your graphics driver.

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  1. This new window will open to the General tab.
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Click the "Driver" tab.

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  1. You'll see several options for your driver here, including the option to uninstall it.
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Click the "Uninstall" button.

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  1. This message asks if you also wan to delete the driver for this device.
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Check the box and click "Uninstall."

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  1. This ensures that the driver is actually removed from your hard drive.

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      • Be sure to restart to restart your computer in Safe Mode after uninstalling a graphics card driver, and run a computer scan (ex: CCleaner) to insure that all of the files for the driver are off the computer, before continuing to use the computer or reinstalling the drivers. Conflict of drivers can result if a trace of the old driver is still on your PC. Warning messages, software or video games not being able to work, glitches etc.
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      • Do NOT uninstall without a disc, or a web site to reload the driver, unless you are absolutely certain you no longer need it. This is a permanent action.
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