All NVIDIA drivers are available for download from
this page. Simply select the product type, series, model, operating system and language, and click "Search". The page will take you to the latest drivers available. To save you some time and effort, below are links to most of the available driver versions, for most Windows operating systems. Since almost all NVIDIA video cards currently in use can be run by drivers from the 80 series or later, drivers from the 70 series and earlier have not been included. If you want to download a driver from one of those earlier series, you can find them all from the archive links near the bottom of the page.
170 Series
Windows XP/2000:
177.41
175.16
174.74
Windows Server/XP 64-bit:
177.41
175.16
174.74
Windows Vista 32-bit:
177.41
175.16
174.74
Windows Vista 64-bit:
177.41
175.16
174.74
Notes:
The 174.74 version supports a very small number of models. If you want to use this version, make sure you check the support list first.
Supported Cards:
GeForce 2xx
GeForce 9xxx
GeForce 8xxx
GeForce 7xxx
GeForce 6xxx
GeForce 5xxx FX
(Check list of models on driver download page to verify your model is supported.)
160 Series
Windows XP/2000:
169.21
162.72
162.65
Windows Server/XP 64-bit:
169.21
Windows Vista 32-bit:
169.25
Windows Vista 64-bit:
169.25
Notes:
The 160 series drivers were the first series to completely remove the older NVIDIA control panel, and use only the new version. People used to tinkering with the older NVIDIA drivers will likely find it a little difficult to use the new Control Panel.
Supported Cards:
GeForce 8xxx
GeForce 7xxx
GeForce 6xxx
(Check list of models on driver download page to verify your model is supported.)
90 Series
Windows XP/2000:
97.92
97.44
97.02
94.24
93.71
91.85
91.47
91.31
Windows Server/XP 64-bit:
97.94
97.92
97.44
93.71
91.47
91.31
Notes:
The 90 series were the first drivers to include the new NVIDIA Control Panel. As the introduction series for the NCP, they also included the older version control panel, allowing users to choose which one to use. The early versions had many problems, but most issues were fixed by the 93.71 version. Quad-SLI and some 7xxx series cards
require 90 series drivers or higher.
Supported Cards:
GeForce 88xx
GeForce 7xxx
GeForce 6xxx
GeForce 5xxx PCX
GeForce 5xxx FX
GeForce 4xxx MX
(Check list of models on driver download page to verify your model is supported.)
80 Series
Windows XP/2000:
84.21
81.98
81.95
81.94
81.85
Windows Server/XP 64-bit:
84.25
81.98
81.95
81.94
Notes:
The 80 series drivers were known to be very stable (particularly the 81.98 and 84.21 versions), and were often used in preference to the 90 series, until the 93.71 version was released.
Supported Cards:
GeForce 7xxx (except some models - see 90 series)
GeForce 6xxx
GeForce 5xxx
GeForce 4xxx
GeForce 3xxx
GeForce 2xxx
(Check list of models on driver download page to verify your model is supported.)
Driver Archives
Windows XP/2000 Archive
Windows Server/XP 64-bit Archive
(Drivers for Windows Vista start at the 160 series.)
Note on installing drivers
When installing video card drivers, it is very important that you follow the correct procedure, as outlined below. Incorrectly installed drivers will cause just as much trouble as faulty drivers.
1. Uninstall any video drivers you currently have, through Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs.
(Those using Vista can skip Step 1, as it is done automatically at Step 4.)
2. Restart your system, and boot into VGA Mode (tap F8 while the system is starting, and select VGA Mode from the list).
3. Disable any antivirus programs you have.
4. Install the new drivers.
5. Restart your system again.
While not absolutely necessary, using a program such as Driver Cleaner when removing the old drivers is also a good idea. Driver Cleaner is available
here and
here.