How to Update NVIDIA Drivers in Windows 11

Keeping your GPU up to date is essential for performance and stability. If you’re wondering how to update NVIDIA drivers in Windows 11, there are several reliable methods to get the latest graphics updates quickly. This guide covers automatic and manual options so you can choose the one that works best for you.

How to Update NVIDIA Drivers on Windows 11

1. Use Device Manager

1. Launch the Windows Start menu, search for Device Manager, and click Open.

2. Expand the Display adapters drop-down menu to view your installed NVIDIA driver with version details.

3. Right-click on it and select the Update driver option from the context menu.

4. Switch to the Driver tab and click on the Update Driver button.

5. From the pop-up window, click on Search automatically for drivers.

6. As you can see, the best driver for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is already installed on my PC.

However, you can install the updated version if Windows suggests it after searching.

Switching from AMD to NVIDIA? Before installing new GeForce drivers, fully remove old AMD packages to avoid conflicts. Follow this step-by-step guide to cleanly uninstall AMD drivers and install NVIDIA drivers: Uninstall AMD drivers & install NVIDIA drivers.

NOTE

Windows Device Manager follows the same process for updating NVIDIA drivers on different operating system interfaces.

2. Update NVIDIA Drivers Automatically via Windows Update

Windows 11 can handle driver updates automatically. If you want your system to upgrade NVIDIA driver Windows 11 without extra steps, this method is the simplest.

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Windows Update → Advanced options.
3. Click on Optional updates and check for driver updates.

4. Select the latest NVIDIA display update Windows 11 and install it.

Tip: If Optional updates shows nothing, you can download NVIDIA drivers on Windows 11 manually to get day-one Game Ready fixes or urgent stability patches sooner.

3. Use NVIDIA GeForce Experience  

1. Navigate to the official website and click on the Manual Driver Search option.

2. Now, enter information regarding your NVIDIA driver, which includes:

• Product Type
• Product Series
• Product
• Operating System
• Language
• Download Type, etc.

Then, click on Start Search.

3. Select the latest version of your NVIDIA driver and click Get Download.

4. Next, hit the Download Now button.

5. Choose the destination folder for the selected NVIDIA driver updater app and click Save.

6. After a successful download, open the updater app.

7. Specify the extraction path or folder where you need to save the NVIDIA driver files.

8. Wait for a few minutes while the files are saved to the system.

9. As soon as the NVIDIA driver updater launches, it checks for system compatibility.

10. Select the NVIDIA Graphics Driver and GeForce Experience option and click AGREE AND CONTINUE.

11. Choose the Express (Recommended) installation option and click NEXT.

12. As a result, the NVIDIA Installer prepares to update the relevant driver on your system.

13. Click CLOSE.

4. Download the Latest NVIDIA Drivers from Official Website

To download NVIDIA drivers on Windows 11 safely, including Game Ready and Studio releases, go straight to NVIDIA’s official driver portal. This ensures you get the newest WHQL build matched to your exact GPU and OS.

1. Go to the official NVIDIA drivers download page.
2. Select your GPU model and Windows 11 as the operating system.
3. Click Search and then Download the driver package.
4. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions for installing NVIDIA drivers Windows 11.

If you’re using an older NVIDIA GPU like the GT 210 1GB, you can check this GT 210 1GB driver download guide for the correct package and installation steps tailored for that model.

5. Use a Third-party Tool

You can also use any third-party tool to update NVIDIA drivers on Windows 11. A straightforward tool I have on my system is PC HelpSoft Updater Driver.

It automatically downloads, updates, and repairs missing drivers, without requiring any manual actions.

Here’s how you use it:

1. First, install and launch your desired driver update software. In my case, I’ll open PC HelpSoft using the Start menu.

2. Click on the Check for drivers option from the right side.

3. Wait for a few seconds until the search is complete.

4. Click on the Fix All button to apply the selected updates.

5. Reboot your system to apply the new changes.

You can select to update all at once or only some.

So now you know how to update NVIDIA drivers on Windows 11. Both Device Manager and NVIDIA GeForce Experience provide manual options. On the other hand, you can perform the same thing automatically with a third-party tool.

You might also want to learn how to update AMD Drivers on Windows 11 and update outdated ones on Windows 10.

Other useful info related to your NVIDIA setup includes solutions for when your NVIDIA graphics card isn’t detected in Windows 11 and how to fix issues with the NVIDIA Virtual.

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