Game Ready drivers Archives

Winsage

April 5, 2025

Nvidia driver 572.83 is causing a black screen on Windows 11, Windows 10

Nvidia's driver version 572.83, released on March 18, is causing black screens during installation, after rebooting, and while gaming for users of Windows 11 and Windows 10. The update was intended to fix issues with RTX 5080 and 5090 graphics cards but has instead led to widespread reports of black screens, particularly affecting newer 50-series GPUs like the 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090, as well as some 40-series and older 30-series cards. Users have reported needing to force reboot their systems due to the black screen issue. Additionally, there are isolated reports of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) linked to the nvlddmkm.sys file, and some users have experienced severe issues like random white lines on the screen and crashes of Windows 11. Speculation regarding the root cause includes potential DisplayPort handshake problems at high refresh rates, although this has not been conclusively proven. Users facing these issues are advised to revert to a previous stable driver version or try workarounds such as disabling G-Sync or lowering refresh rates.

Winsage

March 13, 2025

No, your printer isn’t possessed: a Windows 11 23H2 bug could be making it print random characters when connected via USB

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has numerous bugs, leading many users to stick with the earlier 23H2 version. A specific issue reported with the KB5050092 preview update in 23H2 involves USB-connected printers producing pages filled with random characters upon startup, and disconnecting the printer does not resolve the problem. Users not reliant on USB printers may prefer 23H2, which lacks severe bugs found in 24H2. Gamers have faced challenges with Bluetooth connectivity and game compatibility issues, particularly with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed, which required a game update. Recent Nvidia Game Ready Drivers have further complicated the situation for gamers.

Winsage

July 10, 2024

Nvidia releases new driver for old graphics cards with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 support

Nvidia has released a security-only driver, version 475.14, for Kepler-based graphics cards on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11. This driver does not provide performance enhancements, new features, or bug fixes, but aims to patch critical security issues. The driver is not WHQL-certified due to targeting now-unsupported Windows versions.

Tech Optimizer

April 15, 2024

Game Ready or Studio: Which Nvidia Driver Is Right for You?

Nvidia offers two distinct sets of drivers: Game Ready drivers for gaming enthusiasts and Studio drivers for creative professionals. Studio drivers prioritize stability for professional workloads, while Game Ready drivers focus on cutting-edge performance and timely updates for gaming. Users can choose between drivers based on their computing priorities and can switch between them using the GeForce Experience app.