How To Enter Safe Mode And Uninstall Graphics Card Driver In Window 10?

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As we all know that Windows 10 is the latest operating system from the Microsoft which is loaded with very useful features and the best-known feature is personal assistant "Cortana". But as a technology user we face some common issues with Windows 10 due to the improper software installations or hardware issues, etc. In this post, I will guide you on how to enter Safe Mode and uninstall Graphics card driver in Window 10.

Enter Safe Mode and Uninstall Graphics Card

Uninstalling the problematic Graphics Card is pretty troublesome when you try to remove it usually. However, if you do it in safe mode, it can be a lot easier. So, if you are about to install a new one and want to remove the old Graphics Card Driver, we have the best solution for you.

Go on reading the entire content to reveal how to uninstall Graphics Card Driver in Safe Mode in Windows 10.

Uninstalling Graphics Card Driver in Safe Mode

Here we have added how you can enter the safe mode and uninstall the Graphics Card Driver in Windows 10 below. Please read all the steps very carefully and follow them accordingly for the preferred result. Let’s begin.

  1. Turn on your computer/laptop. Move to the left corner of your computer desktop and click on the “Start” button. Else, press the “Windows” key to open the “Start” menu.
    Click Start button on the computer
  2. Now. Click on the “Power” button, and there you will notice the “Restart” button. Now, hold the “Shift” button on your keyboard and click on “Restart” from the Windows “Power” menu at the same time.
    the Shift Restart
  3. A new blue interface will appear next on your computer screen with four new options. Select “Troubleshoot” from there.
    the Troubleshoot option
  4. From “Troubleshoot,” choose the “Advanced Settings Options” next.
    Advanced Setting Option from Troubleshoot
  5. Here you will get six more options. You have to choose the “Startup Settings.” And if this option doesn’t appear, click on the “See more options to recover” button from down. Now, choose “Startup Settings.”
    See more options to recover
  6. From the “Startup Settings” interface, click on the “Restart” button.
    Restart button from Startups Settings
  7. Now, press the “4” key from the keyboard. Your computer will get restarted.
    restart the computer
  8. Once the computer starts, it will open up the safe mode. You have to go to the “Start” menu again and type “Control Panel” on the search box. You can also find it from “Settings.”
  9. Click on the “Control Panel” from the search result and go to “Open all items” from there.
    Controls Panel from Start button
  10. Now, click on the “Devices manager” folder. Expand all the categories of the display adapter.
    Click on the Devices Manager
  11. Here you will see a bunch of folders and files. Find the “Graphics Card Driver” that you need to uninstall.
  12. Navigate to that exact file and right-click on it. Now, choose “Uninstall” from the context option box.
    choose Uninstall from context
  13. A notification will pop up seeking your confirmation to complete the action. Press “Ok” there.
  14. The Graphics Card Driver will be uninstalled soon.
  15. When done, your computer will restart. It might take a bit longer than usual to start the PC. Wait patiently until the process completes.

What is Windows Safe Mode?

The Windows Safe Mode is a primary state where your computer starts with only a few virtual drives and files. The Safe Mode always works great when troubleshooting internal problems of your PC and removing malware files that harm your computer. Besides, uninstalling problematic files that stop your computer from working, safe mode is the most effective way to remove those files with zero trouble.

Summary: Enter Safe Mode and Uninstall Graphics Card Driver in Window 10

  • Open Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options.
  • Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
  • Disable Windows 10 automatic graphics driver updates.