lost everything during Nvidia Update?

atanas dimitrov · Dec 17, 2018

as normal I use DDL to uninstall previous version of Nvidia driver. Restart computer and I get a black screen with only my mouse. all sudden I login screen came on and I was able to get in but non of the login info was showing only the white space for ur password . also some of my keys on my on keyboard stop working like key next to key O.
I tried to click and install latest driver for my EVGA 1070 and I get this error see image, I tried to do system restore but I was not able to . how can I fix my computer now? I had to go to F8 then choose keep my file but reset this computer.
I cant even open anything in setting to do win update.

EarthDog · Dec 17, 2018

I'd reininstall windows from scratch at this point.

atanas dimitrov · Dec 17, 2018

all sudden screen went back to normal. I was able to install latest NVidia driver, but now I keep getting this project bar coming from the side of windows keep asking me to choose where to project screen to duplicate or move to another screen. it keeps coming on

EarthDog · Dec 17, 2018

Disable it in NVCP... w/e it is..

screenshots would be helpful........

atanas dimitrov · Dec 17, 2018

what is NVC?

EarthDog · Dec 17, 2018

NVidia Control Panel.... or wherever the project thing is coming from.. perhaps windows settings...

Again, hard to help with the vague description... a SCREENSHOT would help us all.

bug · Dec 17, 2018

atanas dimitrov said:
as normal I use DDL to uninstall previous version of Nvidia driver.

That hasn't been normal (or necessary) in like 10 years. Just sayin', you could make your life a lot easier

atanas dimitrov · Dec 17, 2018

everyone in Iracing Community always recommends to new guys when updating to use DDL to remove old Driver and then install latest driver.

jboydgolfer · Dec 17, 2018

bug said:
That hasn't been normal (or necessary) in like 10 years. Just sayin', you could make your life a lot easier

This . Download, run installer, be done.

EarthDog · Dec 17, 2018

atanas dimitrov said:
everyone in Iracing Community always recommends to new guys when updating to use DDL to remove old Driver and then install latest driver.

Good for them. I haven't used it UNLESS I NEEDED IT (there were issues). The only reason I do it is on the review machine when switching from AMD to NVIDIA or vice versa (and even then it isn't NEEDED). But for driver updates, I don't bother.

Bill_Bright · Dec 17, 2018

atanas dimitrov said:
as normal I use DDL to uninstall previous version of Nvidia driver.

What is DDL? Assuming you mean some 3rd party driver utility, why use it? I have never had NVIDIA's own installer fail during an upgrade.

To me DDL means data definition language.

I agree with bug. Hardware driver developers tend to know best how to install, uninstall, and update their own drivers, as does Microsoft who establishes, along with the hardware industry, the protocols and standards for those drivers.

atanas dimitrov said:
everyone in Iracing Community always recommends to new guys when updating to use DDL to remove old Driver and then install latest driver.

Everyone? Not even. Most experts and experienced users know better. 3rd party apps to control drivers are not needed and very often cause more problems than not. And you just witnessed it on your own system! The folks at NVIDIA (and AMD) are not stupid!

If this were me, I would uninstall the NVIDIA driver and control panel using the Windows > Control Panel > Programs and Features applet. Reboot to Windows native drivers. Then get an AMD card and install that. By using a totally different brand card, you force the OS to totally re-write and reset every graphics setting in the system. When you attempt to install NVIDIA over NVIDIA (or AMD over AMD), in some cases, the installer will see a [potentially corrupt] file or setting is already there, and not over-write or reset it. It does [hopefully] get properly reset when you change GPU brands.

Then, you can do it all over again, if you want, and uninstall AMDs control panel and driver, reboot, and install the latest NVIDIA driver.

EarthDog · Dec 17, 2018

DDU is the application he is likely talking about.

https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

Bill_Bright · Dec 17, 2018

Yeah, that one I'm familiar with - but don't recommend either, unless, maybe, a normal uninstall fails for some reason.

Vayra86 · Dec 17, 2018

Follow these steps:

- Uninstall the current Nvidia driver, simply through Start > Settings > Apps > add/remove. Find the driver and all related Nvidia bits. Remove. Reboot the system.
- System will now default either to VGA/basic output or it will auto download some crappy Nvidia driver. When it does the latter, just let it do its business. If you can't decide whether its done, reboot first before going on.
- CLEAN INSTALL the new Nvidia driver.

If by now you're still not getting normal behaviour, remove all storage media except the one containing your Windows install. Back up files you need from that Windows drive. Format the drive and reinstall Windows, then start from the top, second step.

This way I strongly doubt you will encounter new problems. When all is said and done, turn off system, reconnect your missing storage media, and game on.

Vario · Dec 17, 2018

I use DDU when I switch from AMD to Nvidia or Nvidia to AMD but the rest of the time it isn't needed.

MrGenius · Dec 17, 2018

Command prompt as administrator:

Code:

sfc /scannow

Reboot if required(if after it finishes it says you need to).

Then...

Command prompt as administrator:

Code:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

If that doesn't work, try an in-place upgrade with install media of the same version you're currently running(1803, 1809, etc.). Which is pretty much the same thing as a reset. But might work better.

If that doesn't work, then do a clean install.

Solaris17 · Dec 17, 2018

Thread cleaned, lets not beat the horse.

er557 · Dec 17, 2018

I'd also check the drive for errors and diagnose with hdd sentinel for health, OP did get a FILE SYSTEM ERROR

phill · Dec 17, 2018

Uninstall the drivers??

er557 · Dec 17, 2018

OP is nowhere to be seen, maybe got wiped along with windows...

Keullo-e · Dec 17, 2018

er557 said:
OP is nowhere to be seen, maybe got wiped along with windows...

Thread made today, maybe the guy's sleeping or something?

Vario said:
I use DDU when I switch from AMD to Nvidia or Nvidia to AMD but the rest of the time it isn't needed.

Same here, though it's not actually neccessary I guess..

Solaris17 · Dec 17, 2018

People just expect immediate responses. In my TZ this was posted 45min before I had to be on shift. I dont get off work for another 2 hours+ travel time. I have the luxury of being able to browse the net at work.

He may not. Assuming thats what happened, but this path of conversation is hardly relevant.

xkm1948 · Dec 17, 2018

Wait you don’t have to use DDU for new drivers on Nvidia cards????? Man that would have saved me so much time!!

John Naylor · Dec 18, 2018

I never use DDU anymore... tried a few times,but found the utility isn't updated as frequently as the drivers ... if I used an uninstaller, I'd use this.

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...an-installer-for-nvidia-drivers-alpha.249085/

My method is rather simple....

1. When new driver comes out, install it.
2. Move on

If it's a problem or I have changing hardware ...

1. Uninstall drives from Add / Remove programs. all accessory nVidia stuff 1st
2. Reboot
3, Use Ccleaner to remove all things nVidia
4. Search storage for anything nVidia and delete.
5. Reboot
6. Make hardware chnages if appropriate
7. Boot and install drivers.

MrGenius · Dec 18, 2018

DDU definitely gets updated as often as it needs to(if not more). If you're gonna dis somebody it oughta be Nvidia. For not having their own clean un/install utility. AMD's had one for ages.

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