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Win 11 Pro - update 24 / 25h2 breaks off Nvidia

Stephan Vogt 0 Reputation points
2025-12-15T12:41:12.2633333+00:00

The update to Windows 11 version 24H2, but also 25H2, fails. The cause is said to be the High Definition Audio driver from Nvidia. I uninstalled the driver and tried an offline update via USB media, but that didn't work either.

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  1. David-M 101.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-15T13:20:10.53+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    Uninstalling the driver alone is not sufficient, as Windows setup may still detect leftover files or conflicts. The recommended solution is to completely remove the Nvidia drivers using the free Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) tool. Perform this process while offline to prevent Windows from automatically reinstalling the driver. Once the driver has been fully removed, attempt the upgrade again using offline USB media.

    Download DDU from the link below:

    https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

    If the upgrade continues to fail, install the latest driver version directly from the Nvidia website for desktop systems, or from your computer manufacturer's support page if you're using a laptop.

    If the problem persists, please let me know.

    Feel free to ask back any questions.

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