How to Safely and Efficiently Wipe Out and Reinstall All Your Drivers

[Elliottcor]

How can I completely remove and reinstall all the drivers on my computer?


I have installed multiple drivers from different sources, such as Nvidia and Dell, and I suspect that they are causing conflicts and errors. I want to reset all my drivers to their default state and install them again from scratch. Is there a way to do this efficiently and safely, or a tool that can automate this process for me?



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[Steve R Jones]

Sounds like you have a Dell Computer.... I would ONLY go to Dell's web site from drivers.

[mikeysg]

Agree with the most excellent MR Steve R Jones, get the required drivers from the manufacturer's website, be it HP/Dell/etc. Best to avoid standard drivers from nVidia/AMD. Oh yeah, perhaps update chipset driver from the OEM as well...

[Dargo53]

Have you considered using third-party driver management tools like Driver Booster or Driver Talent to automate the process of uninstalling and reinstalling drivers?

[markwayne]

Hello

To safely remove and reinstall all drivers:
Backup Data: Always back up important files before making changes.
Uninstall Drivers: Use DDU for Nvidia/AMD graphics drivers. For others, go to Device Manager, right-click each device, and choose Uninstall Device (check "Delete the driver software" if prompted).
Use Driver Tools: Tools like Driver Store Explorer or Snappy Driver Installer can help clean up old drivers and install new ones.
Reinstall from Manufacturers: Download fresh drivers from official websites (Nvidia, Dell, Intel). Avoid third-party driver update tools.
Restart Your PC: After reinstalling, restart your computer.