Requirement:
-Windows 7 up to Windows 11
-NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, Lisuan GPUs
-Also support basic Realtek audio driver cleanup.
-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or higher
Changelog:
Monitors
- Resetting the saved display scaling is now a separate option under
the monitor removal, off by default, so custom scaling is kept.
When ticked, it also clears Windows' custom scaling for every user.
Fixes
- Qualcomm Display Services was removed even when the extensions were
kept. Its driver now stays.
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 (*** updated ***)
SHA-256: 8A30CAD08F039052C87C64D001C317BADCA87BDDD1E4A4D90648611232627D32
Download DDU (Portable / Self-Extracting)
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Installer Version
SHA-256: 3D53FCC3506F4B9A55204B0C7E98F0B0E7A67ABA113856B87AC6F4F631E481A6
Download DDU (Installer)
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)
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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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IMPORTANT, they are not made by us, we only recommend them.
Official Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) Distribution Policy:
The official download location for DDU is https://www.wagnardsoft.com
While other trusted mirrors may host the tool, they must accurately credit the developer (Ghislain Harvey / Wagnard) and avoid phrasing that implies ownership or authorship.
Unauthorized redistribution or misrepresentation is prohibited.
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