NVIDIA Drivers now automatically updating?

Fnord Velkor

Fnord Velkor
I nearly had a panic attack this morning when my display went all crazy - then I realised that NVIDIA had installed an updated driver. NB It isn't even the latest release but 516.94 which is from August.

Now, I don't use GeForce Experience and for years I have habitually refrained from auto-updates of GFX drivers, staying with a stable version for extended periods. Today I find that I cannot access any "update" section in NVIDIA Control Panel or the applet icon and there appears to be no other method apart from stopping ALL updates via the non-windows Device Installation Settings in advanced system properties.

Any advice on how to configure automatic NVIDIA driver updates now?

P.S. Please be kind if I am just exhibiting a lack of expertise. ;)
 

STRONTIUM DOG

STRONTIUM DOG
eh I never update via nvidia control panel in fact I cant see the update area your referring too
but that is extremely odd having it replace itself with something else imo
without some kinda system restore or permission prompting taking place
eres what I would do
uninstall nividia software disable card via device manager reboot
pc will boot to safe generic low res mode (refuse any recommended gpu driver installs if any)
install last stable driver package utilizing clean install and no bloatware
re enable the card (now has fresh reg and irq)
reboot
P.S. Please be kind if I am just exhibiting a lack of expertise. ;) ditto
for that I recommend a Morbad consultation 🤷‍♂️
 
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STRONTIUM DOG

STRONTIUM DOG
Fnord Velkor said:
P.S. Please be kind if I am just exhibiting a lack of expertise. ;)
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Goober013 said:
I just checked mine and it is waiting to download Version 526.86 Date 11/10/2022
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which is the very latest driver version and may not always be the best choice for this game...……………….
if experiencing issues always try an older or even much older version till good stability is maintained ie no crashes or funny business
and send crash rep so can be fixed for the future
 
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