Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is a specialized utility designed to completely remove AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel graphics drivers from your Windows system. When standard Windows uninstall methods fail or leave behind remnants, DDU steps in to clean everything—including registry entries, folders, files, and driver store packages.

After running DDU, your system behaves as if it’s experiencing a fresh driver installation for the first time, similar to starting with a brand-new Windows installation. This makes it an essential tool for graphics card enthusiasts, system builders, and anyone troubleshooting driver-related issues.

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Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)

File size: 1.8 MB

OS support: Windows

Windows

Download Display Driver Uninstaller (Ddu) 1.6 for Windows (Exe)

Download Display Driver Uninstaller (Ddu) 1.6.1 for Windows – Portable (Exe)

Notable Features

Complete Driver Removal: Eliminates all traces of AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel graphics drivers including registry entries, folders, files, and driver store packages that standard uninstallers miss.
Safe Mode Integration: Automatically handles Safe Mode operations with a persistent service that ensures proper cleanup even when you cannot sign in, preventing lockout scenarios.
Intel Graphics Cleanup: Removes leftover Intel services and driver packages from both integrated and discrete graphics, including Arc GPU remnants that persist after standard removal.
Comprehensive Logging: Generates detailed logs of all cleanup operations and writes them even when exiting early due to missing settings, pending reboots, or permission issues.
Portable Version Available: Offers a portable variant that runs without installation, ideal for IT professionals and technicians who need to deploy it across multiple systems.

System Requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 1 GHz or faster processor
RAM: 512 MB RAM
Disk Space: 10 MB available space
Graphics: Graphics card to be uninstalled

Technical Details

Software Name	Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)
Version	18.1.6.1
License	Freeware
File Size	1.8 MB
OS Support	Windows
Language	English, Russian
Developer	Wagnardsoft
Homepage	https://www.wagnardsoft.com/
Changelogurl	https://www.wagnardsoft.com/DDU/changelog.txt
Last Updated	September 27, 2026

What’s New

Added option to remove the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU driver on Windows on Arm.
Qualcomm driver installers’ own records are now removed alongside drivers for a fresh Snapdragon Control Panel installation.
Moved extension removal under Expert options with instructions on how to restore extensions.
Preserved screen-specific extensions (color profiles, MyASUS Splendid) and drivers declared by kept extensions.
Added Lisuan logo to the main window.
Standardized Add/Remove Programs cleanup across all vendors while keeping unrelated NVIDIA programs intact.
Rewrote Issues and solutions.txt with help for laptops and Snapdragon devices.
Fixed an issue where the launch window’s Windows Update button remained visible after use.

Version History

Installation Steps

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Installation Steps

Download the installer from the official Wagnardsoft website
Right-click the downloaded file and select Run as administrator
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation
Launch DDU and select your graphics card manufacturer (AMD/NVIDIA/Intel)
Click Clean and restart to begin the driver removal process

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems

Common Issues & Fixes

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Issue: System won’t boot after cleanup → Solution: Use Windows recovery options to restore system
Issue: Driver reinstall fails → Solution: Download latest drivers directly from manufacturer website

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