If you have a problem installing an older driver or newer one, give it a try as there are some reports that it fix those problems. Guru3D.com is an official download partner for this handy application. We have AMD support thread over here and an NVIDIA over here.
The latest version of Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) has been released with several technical refinements. The utility remains compatible with Windows 7 through Windows 11 and supports GPU driver removal for NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel hardware. Additionally, it offers cleanup support for basic Realtek audio drivers. Users must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or newer installed to run the tool. This release improves AMD service detection, ensuring more reliable driver cleanup for Radeon hardware. The update also enhances registry cleaning routines, specifically targeting entries under SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Video and related registry keys. These changes aim to provide a more thorough removal process and minimize residual driver data after uninstallation.
Localization support has also been updated, with refreshed Latvian, Japanese, and Russian translations. Alongside these updates, the release includes a set of general fixes and improvements to enhance overall stability and usability. This makes DDU an important maintenance release for users who frequently update or switch GPU drivers.
One thing to watch out for isn’t a DDU bug but rather a Windows 11 24H2 behavior. If you rely solely on a PIN for logging into Windows, you may run into problems accessing Safe Mode. Windows sometimes blocks PIN login in this environment, which means you’ll need your Microsoft account password instead. To make sure this works, open Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options, and under “Additional settings,” disable the option that restricts sign-ins to Windows Hello only. It’s also important to log in at least once with your password in normal mode before attempting Safe Mode access, otherwise Windows won’t accept it.
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Recommended usage
- The tool can be used in Normal mode but for absolute stability when using DDU, Safemode is always the best.
- Make a backup or a system restore (but it should normally be pretty safe).
- It is best to exclude the DDU folder completely from any security software to avoid issues.
Keep note that NVIDIA/AMD did not have anything to do with this, I do not work at or for NVIDIA/AMD and they should not be held responsible for anything that may go wrong with this application.
Requirement:
- Windows 7 up to Windows 11
- NVIDIA, AMD, Intel GPUs
- Also support basic Realtek audio driver cleanup.
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or higher
Recommended usage
- You MUST disconnect your internet or completely block Windows Update when running DDU until you have re-installed your new drivers.
- DDU should be used when having a problem uninstalling/installing a driver or when switching GPU brand.
- DDU should not be used every time you install a new driver unless you know what you are doing.
- DDU will not work on network drive. Please install in a local drive (C:, D: or else).
- The tool can be used in Normal mode but for absolute stability when using DDU, Safemode is always the best.
- If you are using DDU in normal mode, Clean, reboot, clean again, reboot.
- Make a backup or a system restore (but it should normally be pretty safe).
- It is best to exclude the DDU folder completely from any security software to avoid issues.
Change Info:
Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V18.1.3.8 Released.
Requirement:
-Windows 7 up to Windows 11
-NVIDIA, AMD, Intel GPUs
-Also support basic Realtek audio driver cleanup.
-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or higher
Changelog:
AMD: Updated removal routines to accommodate structural changes in driver version 25.10.2
Known issues:
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– (NOT A DDU ISSUE) With Windows 11 24H2, your PIN may not work in Safe Mode.
Make sure you know your password and also check the following setting:
Go to Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options
Under Additional settings, turn off “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device”
💡 Important: You must use your password at least once in normal mode before it will work in Safe Mode.
