NVCleanstall

NVCleanstall

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Information

Version:
1.16.0
Size:
3.8 Mb
License:
0
OS:
Windows

NVCleanstall is a specialized utility software designed for NVIDIA graphics card users. This free tool allows users to perform a clean and customized installation of NVIDIA GPU drivers while avoiding unnecessary components and bloatware that typically come with standard NVIDIA driver packages.

The main advantage of NVCleanstall is its ability to let users choose exactly which components they want to install. Users can select only the essential driver components while excluding unwanted features like NVIDIA GeForce Experience, Telemetry, or other auxiliary services.

Key features of NVCleanstall include:

  • Custom installation options
  • Removal of telemetry components
  • Clean installation without bloatware
  • Support for current and legacy NVIDIA drivers
  • Built-in driver download functionality

This tool is particularly popular among gaming enthusiasts and power users who prefer a minimal, optimized driver installation for their NVIDIA graphics cards. It helps maintain system performance and reduces unnecessary background processes.

NVCleanstall is developed by TechPowerUp and is regularly updated to support the latest NVIDIA driver releases.


AspectDescription
Basic Information
Full Name NVCleanstall
Developer TechPowerUp
Latest Version Updates with each NVIDIA driver release
License Type Freeware
File Size ~3 MB
Supported OS Windows 7/8/10/11
Main Features
Custom Installation Allows selective installation of NVIDIA driver components
Telemetry Control Option to remove NVIDIA telemetry components
Bloatware Prevention Prevents installation of unnecessary software (GeForce Experience, etc.)
Driver Download Built-in feature to download latest NVIDIA drivers
Clean Installation Removes previous driver installations completely
Installation Options
Display Driver Core graphics driver components
PhysX Physics engine support
HD Audio Driver Audio over HDMI/DisplayPort
USB-C Driver Support for USB Type-C displays
Shader Cache Performance optimization cache
Advanced Features
Profile Inspector Access to hidden driver settings
Tweaks Various performance and optimization options
Driver Verification Checks driver signature and integrity
Backup Creation Option to create driver backups
User Interface
Design Clean and minimalist
Ease of Use User-friendly interface
Language English
Installation Steps Clear step-by-step process
System Requirements
Processor Any modern CPU
RAM 2GB minimum
Storage 100MB free space
Internet Required for driver downloads
Benefits
Performance Potentially better due to minimal installation
Storage Space Reduces disk space usage
Privacy Enhanced due to telemetry removal
Control Greater control over driver components
Limitations
Official Support No official NVIDIA support
Complexity May be overwhelming for novice users
Risk Factor Potential stability issues with wrong settings
Updates Manual update process required
Best Practices
Backup Create system restore point before use
Selection Carefully choose needed components
Updates Regular driver updates recommended
Documentation Read included documentation
Compatibility
Graphics Cards All NVIDIA GPUs
Windows Versions Windows 7 and newer
Other Software Compatible with most PC software
Multi-GPU Supports SLI configurations