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:
Safe Mode handler service
- Improved : The helper service that brings the computer back out of Safe
Mode is now stored in a permanent location instead of the
temporary folder, where cleanup tools or antivirus could delete
it before the reboot.
- Improved : The service now verifies that the Safe Mode flag was really
removed, and retries instead of assuming it worked. If it still
fails while in Safe Mode, it stays installed so it can try again
on the next boot.
- Improved : The reboot into Safe Mode is now cancelled if that service could
not be installed, instead of restarting anyway. This service is
the only thing able to bring back a computer whose user cannot
sign in while in Safe Mode (forgotten password, PIN not
available there).
- Added : DDU now removes the leftovers of that service on startup
(service entry, registry keys and copied executable), including
leftovers created by previous DDU versions.
- Fixed : No more console window briefly flashing when the service is
installed or removed.
Intel cleanup
- Fixed : Two Intel services were left behind after a cleanup:
IGSDSserviceDiscrete (used by Arc / discrete graphics) and
PmtChildDriver.
- Fixed : Leftover display driver packages from recent Intel drivers could
stay in the driver store. Only the older driver file name was
recognized; the current integrated and discrete ones are now
recognized as well, older drivers still are.
Logs
- Fixed : Trying to stop a service that does not accept stop requests no
longer reports an error. It is now skipped with a clear message.
- Fixed : The log file is now written when DDU exits early during startup
(missing settings files, pending Windows reboot, administrator
rights refused).
Languages
- Updated : Hungarian.
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.
Important (BitLocker): If you have BitLocker encryption enabled, ensure you have your Recovery Key handy before rebooting into Safe Mode. In some cases, Windows may requested it.
Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) Official Download
Portable / Self-Extracting Version
SHA-256: 8C12B7D85C18B1642C18DFB87E1E17B66E363888DDB1414F24ABA1F7131FAAE9
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Installer Version
SHA-256: 27E2644515ED30C7D7D64425869D55545F2EABDD2366E9444841F5CE67C86AEF
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Social :
Big thanks to the following Patreon and also those who aren't listed!
-honnmaguro (Since 2018-03-16)
-ZaoDaDong (Since 2019-02-06)
-Alberto Bursi (long time donator/supporter)
-Kaseb (Since 2019-09-05)
-Frank Brown (Since 2019-10-31)
-James Tiller (Since 2021-04-03)
-Paulo Henrique (Since 2021-04-19)
-Graeme Small
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-Chris Ross
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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.
-If your system use BitLocker , PLEASE have your BitLocker recovery key nearby because your system may ask for it.
-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 or on a OneDrive location. 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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