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:
- ALL: Changed how the GPU and Audio(related to the GPU) are removed with their children. (Fixes the unexpected removal of some "media" devices on Laptops with Lunar Lake)
- Intel: Prevent the removal of DLLs ( ze_validation_layer.dll, ze_tracing_layer.dll, ze_loader.dll) because they are also used by the NPU
- All: remove the GPU audio controller by finding it's service name instead of searching with Device IDs.
- Geforce Experience: removal of a remaining folder. nvnode
- Always try to remove the audio controller (bus) if found when not AMD.
- Installer: Desktop shortcut for all users.
- Translation updates: English, Swedish, Russian
- Misc fixes an enhancement.
Known issues:
- (NOT A DDU ISSUE) With Windows 11 24H2, PIN may not work in safemode. Be sure to know your password and that you also have :
under Accounts> sign-in options
Additional settings
turn off only allow windows hello sign-in
- DDD crash with the installer version. *** FIXED ***
- DDU may crash when cleaning AMD. A fix is already ready for 18.0.8.7. If you encounter the error, try previous DDU
SHA-1 02CCFBEADB2DC789AAD681610C1A3A9DA0B0B0EB
SHA-256 3AB6F04E59174475305D4C34ABCC1973FE11E8A28402E2941B74D870BBB7B712
*** Download DDU "Portable / self-extracting" ***
SHA-1 0588F746062BF57D62822E64965877DBF8D05A07
SHA-256 108C9A8EB5496D0B4CDF3965EA6FB4C05634CADBDC4D354D37775A02784F6D63
*** Download DDU "Installer" *** *Updated*
Social :
Big thanks to the following Patreon and also those who aren't listed!
-honnmaguro (Since 2018-03-16)
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-Alberto Bursi (long time donator/supporter)
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-James Tiller (Since 2021-04-03)
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For a guide , check : https://www.wagnardsoft.com/content/ddu-guide-tutorial
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.
Note: If you have issues for downloading the file, it could be one of your extension interfering with our hotlink protection.
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