How to install older version of Nvidia graphics driver?

[NightMareJP]

After updating my graphic driver to the newest one, fps been dropping to 10-30 many time. I can't rollback to previous version because I used DDU. When I try to install the older version, this shows up "Nvidia installer cannot continue, The standard NVIDIA graphics driver is not compatible with this version of Windows. Please update your driver using GeForce Experience to download the correct version". But I don't want to use GeForce Experience because it only allows me to update to the newest one which has problem.

[NightMareJP]

Originally posted by Dave:

Originally posted by 橘◦万里花:

I will try it after my class, thank you. Is it possible to install a driver during safe mode?

it is possible but i don't believe it will fix whatever problem you are having. worth a shot

Thanks, I will just try any possibility that I could. Just hope that the windows won't stop me from installing it.

[NightMareJP]

I used DDU to wipe and tried to install 399.24 version in safe mode as well. Can't, same issue. I think my only way to play game is just to wait for a newer update which also solves the problem ( hopefully pls NVIDIA )

[𝔇ave]

something is wrong with either your methods of installing or your OS is broken. what i would do in this situation if i was confident my methods of installing drivers was correct is to back up any important data and reinstall windows. a fresh install of windows should not give you any problems.

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Originally posted by 鶫•誠士郎:

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

Press Windows + Pause on your keyboard and verify that you actually have a 64Bit version of Windows 10 installed.

Yes checked mine is 64 bit operating system.

Originally posted by chiefputsi✖✖✖ 上 没什么 老挝:

complete name of downloaded nvidia driver?
i.e.
417.01-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql
416.94-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql

The one installed in my driver is 417.22. The one I want to install is 399.24-notebook-win10-64bit-international-whql.

Originally posted by _I_:

uninstall gfe and opt not to install it when installing the new/next driver

The problem Im facing currently is that I can't even install the previous version before installing geforce experience.

Forgot to mention, Im using Dell G7 7588 Laptop.

You have to look for the drivers in your associated language and OS. Laptop version of NVIDIA Drivers are usually denoted with “M” at the end of the GPU class. In your case you’ll want drivers for the GTX1060m.

If your language isn’t listed, choose the “Other” option for it.

[Revelene]

I haven't seen anyone point this out, but you should never roll back GPU drivers.

I've been trying to understand what the actual issue is but you mentioned that you cannot install an older driver without GeForce Experience? This makes no sense.

Be sure you are installing the mobile version, as the GTX 1060 Max Q is a mobile version.

Go to https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us and download the driver you want (be sure to select the correct gpu, OS version AND correct system language), go to https://www.wagnardsoft.com/content/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu-v18004-released and download the latest DDU version 18.0.0.4, go to https://downloadcenter.intel.com/ and download the latest chipset driver for your chipset, unzip DDU (you can have the destination be the download folder), disconnect internet entirely, reboot into safe mode, use DDU and uninstall Nvidia driver, reboot, install chipset driver package, reboot, install Nvidia driver (select custom and uncheck 3D driver and software and GeForce Experience), reboot, and reconnect to internet.

If you do the above, you will not touch GeForce Experience and never have to deal with it, nor the issues it brings.

[Supafly]

Before you go nuclear and try wipiing your OS or just waiting and hoping for a driver fix try using a System restore point before the issue began. May not even be driver causing the issue. Sometimes a Windows Update can be buggy and screws something up. No amount of redoing drivers will fix an issue with caused by a random Windows update bug. Sometimes doing a system restore point before the issue and letting windows update again can solve it.

So if you have a System Restore point ( Lets call it Point A) before the issue try it. If that resolves the issue, least to how it was before it got worse. Don't make Windows update first and see how things are before you update your GPU driver.

If it's no better re-use the restore point A again. This time Keep you computer from accessing the internet to ensure Windows doesn't update. Then install GPU drivers. See how things are now. Was you know how thing perform enable internet again and let Windows update.

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Originally posted by Suicidal Monkey:

Before you go nuclear and try wipiing your OS or just waiting and hoping for a driver fix try using a System restore point before the issue began. May not even be driver causing the issue. Sometimes a Windows Update can be buggy and screws something up. No amount of redoing drivers will fix an issue with caused by a random Windows update bug. Sometimes doing a system restore point before the issue and letting windows update again can solve it.

So if you have a System Restore point ( Lets call it Point A) before the issue try it. If that resolves the issue, least to how it was before it got worse. Don't make Windows update first and see how things are before you update your GPU driver.

If it's no better re-use the restore point A again. This time Keep you computer from accessing the internet to ensure Windows doesn't update. Then install GPU drivers. See how things are now. Was you know how thing perform enable internet again and let Windows update.

This. I often have a lot of bugs when Windows Update pushes a quality update. Usually doing a windows update fixes it.

[Revelene]

It honestly just sounds like user error to me, rather than an issue with the OS.

I've heard this same story many times before and 9 times out of 10 it is user error, or at least fixable with a proper clean installation and update of the OS.

OP should probably ensure all available OS updates are installed before proceeding.

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Originally posted by Revelene:

It honestly just sounds like user error to me, rather than an issue with the OS.

I've heard this same story many times before and 9 times out of 10 it is user error.

Yeah I agree there. OP probably accidentally downloaded the GTX1060 drivers rather than the GTX1060m drivers.

[Supafly]

Originally posted by Revelene:

It honestly just sounds like user error to me, rather than an issue with the OS.

I've heard this same story many times before and 9 times out of 10 it is user error, or at least fixable with a proper clean installation and update of the OS.

OP should probably ensure all available OS updates are installed before proceeding.

Always possible. But twice this year I haven't done anything and had performance drops after a Windows Update. Wiping and reinstalling drivers didn't fix it. Using a System restore to before the Windows update and then updating Windows again solved the issue. I only had to reinstall GPU drivers once.

Just one of those random bugs. Not always user error. So before the Nuclear option of a fresh install trying a system restore point is always worth a go.

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Originally posted by Suicidal Monkey:

Originally posted by Revelene:

It honestly just sounds like user error to me, rather than an issue with the OS.

I've heard this same story many times before and 9 times out of 10 it is user error, or at least fixable with a proper clean installation and update of the OS.

OP should probably ensure all available OS updates are installed before proceeding.

Always possible. But twice this year I haven't done anything and had performance drops after a Windows Update. Wiping and reinstalling drivers didn't fix it. Using a System restore to before the Windows update and then updating Windows again solved the issue. I only had to reinstall GPU drivers once.

Just one of those random bugs. Not always user error. So before the Nuclear option of a fresh install trying a system restore point is always worth a go.

Though it’s also an absolute last resort in most cases.

[Revelene]

Originally posted by Suicidal Monkey:

Originally posted by Revelene:

It honestly just sounds like user error to me, rather than an issue with the OS.

I've heard this same story many times before and 9 times out of 10 it is user error, or at least fixable with a proper clean installation and update of the OS.

OP should probably ensure all available OS updates are installed before proceeding.

Always possible. But twice this year I haven't done anything and had performance drops after a Windows Update. Wiping and reinstalling drivers didn't fix it. Using a System restore to before the Windows update and then updating Windows again solved the issue. I only had to reinstall GPU drivers once.

Just one of those random bugs. Not always user error. So before the Nuclear option of a fresh install trying a system restore point is always worth a go.

Possible, but I don't believe that is what is occurring. I believe he should reevaluate the steps for installation of the driver, before looking at a restore.

One of the issues I see is a discrepancy of language. In these multi language instances, I've seen a lot of error revolving around system language and preferred use language. I've also see forums of people installing the wrong driver for this exact GPU. The Max Q is a mobile GPU, but people are accidentally trying to install the desktop driver. This is due to the naming scheme for this mobile GPU.

We still don't have a clear picture of what the OP is doing to get this error. Hopefully he'll clear some things up and explain what he is doing.

[Supafly]

Originally posted by Revelene:

Possible, but I don't believe that is what is occurring. I believe he should reevaluate the steps for installation of the driver, before looking at a restore.

One of the issues I see is a discrepancy of language. In these multi language instances, I've seen a lot of error revolving around system language and preferred use language. I've also see forums of people installing the wrong driver for this exact GPU. The Max Q is a mobile GPU, but people are accidentally trying to install the desktop driver. This is due to the naming scheme for this mobile GPU.

We still don't have a clear picture of what the OP is doing to get this error. Hopefully he'll clear some things up and explain what he is doing.

I completely agree, only skimmed the thread. Just offering another option if wrong driver isn't the case.

Plus the more fiddling and changes OP does attempting to resolve the issue. The more restore points will be created. With that the less chance OP will be able to attempt a restore point solution as eventually the newest restore point will overwrite the oldest.

Either Way OP needs to provide more info. Specifically what driver version they are trying to use.

[Cromi]

Don't know if this is the same problem. I have a Dell G5 15 5587 with the 1060 6gb Max-Q GPU and GeForce Experience wouldn't install the driver and Dell's drivers gave wrong Windows version error. I just uninstalled GeForce Experience, rebooted, and installed https://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/140567/en-us, and now everything's up and running for me.

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Originally posted by Cromi:

Don't know if this is the same problem. I have a Dell G5 15 5587 with the 1060 6gb Max-Q GPU and GeForce Experience wouldn't install the driver and Dell's drivers gave wrong Windows version error. I just uninstalled GeForce Experience, rebooted, and installed https://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/140567/en-us, and now everything's up and running for me.

Literally all you do is uninstall Geforece Experience. Never instlal it again. It is quite useless (in spite of what some may think or tell you).

Then, go to NVIDIA's Advanced Driver Search and look under the 100 Series Notebook with Windows 10 64bit, the appropriate GPU, and the appropriate language region. If your language region isn't shown you selesct "Other" as the language.

https://www.nvidia.com/download/find.aspx