The Display Driver Uninstaller (“DDU”), which promises a complete and residue-free uninstallation of graphics drivers, belongs in the repertoire of many enthusiasts and has now been released in the latest version 18.0.6.0. In addition to a revised installation routine, the system tool has an innovation for Intel GPUs.
DDU 18.0.6.0 completely uninstalls graphics drivers
The Display Driver Uninstaller (“DDU”) developed by Wagnardsoft uninstalls graphics card drivers from AMD, Intel or Nvidia if the manufacturer's installation routines or Windows itself no longer allow it. The process is not without risk, but in the event of a defective driver it can often be the last resort before the operating system is completely reinstalled.
The latest version 18.0.6.0 that has now been released offers the following new features according to the official release notes.
The moment that some DDU messages box appear make more sense now. Thanks to a user feedback.
There is a new button on the safe mode dialog window that allow to set Windows update search for drivers to default. Thanks for a user feedback.
Updated LICENSE
Translation: Swedish.xml
Display Driver Uninstaller offers both on-the-fly and uninstall of drivers in Windows Safe Mode. The driver itself is not active in this. The developer recommends this way. You can also choose whether the graphics card driver should be uninstalled with or without a system restart.
With a graphics card driver from Nvidia, only the GeForce Experience can be uninstalled if desired. The actual driver then remains installed.
The new CleanUP for Intel GPUs (Image: Wagnardsoft)
It is essential to back up data and Windows
Before users delete a driver from the respective system using DDU, it is essential to make a backup and restore point under Windows via Settings -> Update and Security -> recovery.
The Display Driver Uninstaller requires .NET Framework 4.8 or higher.
Download on ComputerBase
As usual, the Display Driver Uninstaller in the latest version 18.0.6.0 can be downloaded from the ComputerBase download area directly below this message Community the DDU routine?
But how does the community feel about DDU? Do you use the system tool to completely uninstall the graphics drivers on your system, or do you only rely on the manufacturer's installation routines because the risk is too high for you?
Do you use DDU to remove old graphics drivers from your system?
Yes, I use Display Driver Uninstaller regularly.
Yes, I use the Display Driver Uninstaller – but only if there are problems.
No, I always use the manufacturer's installation routine.
