01
Check GPU compatibility
Open **Device Manager > Display adapters**. Confirm that your NVIDIA GPU is supported by the current NVIDIA App offering.
Install **NVIDIA App**, choose Game Ready driver preferences, and verify the installed driver.
Requirements
- Windows 11 25H2 x64
- Supported NVIDIA GPU
- Administrator rights
- NVIDIA App from https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/software/nvidia-app/
Instructions
02
Download NVIDIA App
Open NVIDIA's official application page and download the Windows installer.
03
Install the application
Run the installer and complete the setup. If an older NVIDIA utility is installed, review the offered upgrade or replacement behavior.
04
Open Drivers
Launch **NVIDIA App** and open **Drivers**. Review the installed driver and available driver options.
05
Choose Game Ready
Select the **Game Ready Driver** preference where available. Review notification and automatic download options.
06
Verify installation
Complete a driver installation only if needed, restart when requested, and check the displayed installed driver version.
tipUse NVIDIA's driver details page to confirm the exact supported Windows and GPU combinations.
Common issues
NVIDIA App reports an unsupported GPU.
Check the GPU model against NVIDIA's supported hardware and driver information.
Driver installation fails.
Restart Windows, confirm sufficient storage space, and retry using the official NVIDIA installer.
Frequently asked
Is NVIDIA App required for GPU drivers?
No. Supported drivers can also be installed separately.
What is the difference between Game Ready and Studio drivers?
They emphasize different validation priorities for gaming and creative workloads.
How to undo this
Uninstall **NVIDIA App** through Windows installed apps. Keep the working display driver unless you specifically need to replace or remove it.
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