To update NVIDIA drivers, you have several straightforward methods:
Using NVIDIA Update via NVIDIA Control Panel
- Right-click on your Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Navigate to the Help menu and select Updates.
- In the NVIDIA Update control panel, click Check for Updates to see if a new driver is available.
- You can configure update preferences such as automatic checks, notifications, and beta driver inclusion in the Preferences tab.
- If an update is available, follow the prompts to download and install it
Using the NVIDIA GeForce Experience Application
- Download and install the GeForce Experience app from NVIDIA’s official website if you don’t have it already.
- Open GeForce Experience and sign in or create an account.
- Go to the Drivers tab at the top.
- If a driver update is available, you will see a Download button—click it.
- After downloading, choose either Express Installation (recommended for most users) or Custom Installation for advanced options like clean install.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
Manual Driver Download and Installation
- Right-click on the desktop and open NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Click Help > System Information and note your GPU model and current driver version.
- Visit the official NVIDIA driver download page.
- Enter your GPU specifications and operating system, then search for the latest driver.
- Download the latest driver if it is newer than your current version.
- Run the downloaded executable file and follow the installation instructions.
- Restart your computer to complete the update
These methods ensure your NVIDIA graphics drivers are up-to-date, improving performance and compatibility with games and applications. The GeForce Experience app is the easiest for most users, while manual download provides more control if needed.
