{"id":174758,"date":"2024-12-16T11:07:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T16:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=174758"},"modified":"2025-01-30T11:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:21:42","slug":"install-graphics-drivers-new-gpu-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-graphics-drivers-new-gpu-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to correctly install graphics drivers when upgrading to a new GPU on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To change the GPU while correctly installing the graphics drivers on Windows 11, you must download and extract the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) tool, boot your computer into Safe Mode, and run the DDU tool to remove the graphics card drivers completely.<\/li>\n<li>Once you complete these steps, you can proceed to open the computer and replace the graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, or Intel.<\/li>\n<li>The last step is to install the GPU drivers from Windows Update or using the manufacturer download.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 1\/30\/2025:<\/strong> If you have a new GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) from Nvidia, AMD, or Intel, you first want to remove the existing drivers completely, open the computer case, change the graphics card, and then download and install the latest graphics driver from the manufacturer on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can simply change the GPU on your computer and then let the system detect and install the necessary drivers, you want to proceed by first removing the drivers and changing cards to avoid problems down the road, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/fix-blue-screen-death-bsod-windows-11\/\">Blue Screen of Death<\/a> and stability issues.<\/p>\n<p>The only problem is that the manufacturer uninstaller and the option to uninstall the graphics driver from Device Manager can sometimes not work as expected, or they can leave behind files and configurations that can cause issues after installing the new card. However, you can use the <strong>Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)<\/strong> tool to help you with this process.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Display Driver Uninstaller&#8221; is a tool that does a clean uninstall of the drivers from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel without leaving any registry keys, files, or folders behind. It can also help to remove leftover files when the uninstaller fails to remove the card.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline the steps to use the DDU tool on Windows 11 to upgrade your computer to a new GPU.<\/p>\n<p>Nvidia has recently expanded its GeForce RTX lineup by introducing the RTX 50-series graphics cards. These new GPUs are designed to deliver significant performance enhancements, which are aimed at gaming enthusiasts and professionals. These instructions will also help you to set up your brand new GeForce RTX 50-Serie, including the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070.<\/p>\n<h2>Correct way to install a new GPU and drivers on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To install a new GPU and drivers on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guru3d.com\/download\/display-driver-uninstaller-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Guru3d<\/strong> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download Mirror<\/strong> button to save the tool on your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174765\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/download-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?resize=771%2C513&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DDU tool download\" width=\"771\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/download-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?w=771&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 771w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/download-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/download-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C100&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the Guru3D <strong>&#8220;.zip&#8221;<\/strong> file and choose the <strong>Extract all<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Extract<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extract-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?resize=614%2C454&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DDU tool extract tool\" width=\"614\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extract-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?w=614&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 614w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extract-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C222&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/extract-ddu-tool-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C111&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>DDUvxx.x.x.x.exe<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Extract<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-exe-self-extract.webp?resize=827%2C472&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DDU exe extract\" width=\"827\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-exe-self-extract.webp?w=1012&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1012w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-exe-self-extract.webp?resize=300%2C171&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-exe-self-extract.webp?resize=1007%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1007w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-exe-self-extract.webp?resize=150%2C86&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button for <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/access-advanced-startup-options-windows-11\/\">the &#8220;Advanced startup&#8221; setting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/windows-11-open-advanced-startup.webp?resize=827%2C397&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 open Advanced startup\" width=\"827\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/windows-11-open-advanced-startup.webp?w=852&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 852w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/windows-11-open-advanced-startup.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/windows-11-open-advanced-startup.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174771\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/winre-startup-settings.webp?resize=827%2C459&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WinRE Startup settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/winre-startup-settings.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/winre-startup-settings.webp?resize=300%2C166&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/winre-startup-settings.webp?resize=1020%2C566&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/winre-startup-settings.webp?resize=150%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174772\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/startup-settings-options-restart.webp?resize=827%2C327&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Startup options from WinRE\" width=\"827\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/startup-settings-options-restart.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/startup-settings-options-restart.webp?resize=300%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/startup-settings-options-restart.webp?resize=1020%2C403&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/startup-settings-options-restart.webp?resize=150%2C59&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Enable Safe Mode&#8221;<\/strong> option (F4) to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/start-windows-11-safe-mode\/\">boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174770\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/enable-safe-mode-windows-11-ddu.webp?resize=827%2C426&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Boot in Safe mode on Windows 11\" width=\"827\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/enable-safe-mode-windows-11-ddu.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/enable-safe-mode-windows-11-ddu.webp?resize=300%2C154&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/enable-safe-mode-windows-11-ddu.webp?resize=1020%2C525&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/enable-safe-mode-windows-11-ddu.webp?resize=150%2C77&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the <strong>&#8220;DDU vxx.x.x.x.exe&#8221;<\/strong> folder with the extracted files in Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>&#8220;Display Driver Uninstaller.exe&#8221;<\/strong> file and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174776\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/display-driver-uninstaller-exe-admin.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Display Driver Uninstaller run as admin\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/display-driver-uninstaller-exe-admin.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/display-driver-uninstaller-exe-admin.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/display-driver-uninstaller-exe-admin.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/display-driver-uninstaller-exe-admin.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the components to remove from the system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174777\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-remove-nvidia-drivers.webp?resize=586%2C823&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DDU remove Nvidia drivers\" width=\"586\" height=\"823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-remove-nvidia-drivers.webp?w=586&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 586w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-remove-nvidia-drivers.webp?resize=214%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-remove-nvidia-drivers.webp?resize=409%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 409w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-remove-nvidia-drivers.webp?resize=107%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> The default selection should be enough for most users. If you know what you&#8217;re doing, choose the elements that you want to remove. In my case, I checked all the settings for the Nvidia graphics, and I cleared the default selections for AMD and Intel. Also, I didn&#8217;t touch any of the <strong>&#8220;General Options.&#8221; <\/strong>If you have a system that also includes integrated graphics from another manufacturer, such as AMD, then you don&#8217;t have to remove these components. Only remove the necessary components for the card you&#8217;re replacing. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>GPU<\/strong> option from the menu on the right.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Nvidia<\/strong>, <strong>AMD<\/strong>, or <strong>Intel<\/strong> option, depending on the graphics card currently installed on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174775\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-gpu-nvidia-uninstall-windows11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DDU Nvidia GPU uninstall\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-gpu-nvidia-uninstall-windows11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-gpu-nvidia-uninstall-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-gpu-nvidia-uninstall-windows11.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ddu-gpu-nvidia-uninstall-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Clean and shutdown<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the tool will thoroughly delete the current Nvidia or AMD driver, and the computer will automatically shut down.<\/p>\n<p>After the computer is off, unplug the main power cord, and now you can open the case, disconnect the power cable from the card, and remove the screws holding the card into the case.<\/p>\n<p>Next, remove the old graphics card and install the new one using the release button on the motherboard (if applicable). Now, reinsert the screws to secure the card to the computer case, connect the correct power cable for the graphics card, close the case, connect the main power cable, and turn on the computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The startup process may be longer than usual. The computer may even turn off automatically. If this is the case, power on the computer again, and then Windows 11 should start correctly.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you can open <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-updates-manually-windows-11\/\">the &#8220;Windows update&#8221; settings to check for updates<\/a> or download and install the graphics drivers from the manufacturer&#8217;s website.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you choose to download the graphics drivers from the manufacturer&#8217;s website, you can use the link to find the drivers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/geforce\/drivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nvidia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amd.com\/en\/support\/download\/drivers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMD<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/download-center\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a>. Once you downloaded the package, double-click it to run and follow the instructions directly from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update January 30, 2025:<\/strong> This content has been updated with new information, and it&#8217;s been revised to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently purchased an Nvidia 4070 ti Super GPU to replace a 2070 graphics card, and this is how I used the DDU tool to install the drivers correctly on Windows 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":174774,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2426,23],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-174758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to correctly install graphics drivers when upgrading to a new GPU on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To install new GPU on Windows 11, uninstall the current drivers with the DDU tool from Safe Mode, then change the card and update drivers.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-graphics-drivers-new-gpu-windows-11\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to correctly install graphics drivers when upgrading to a new GPU on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"To install new GPU on Windows 11, uninstall the current drivers with the DDU tool from Safe Mode, then change the card and update drivers.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-graphics-drivers-new-gpu-windows-11\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pureinfotech \u2022 Windows 10 &amp; 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