Don't install Nvidia Driver 375.57. Nvidia's rushing to put out hotfix.

from JoeUser Forums

 

The new Nvidia driver 375.57 will cause many different issues with W10. Don't, repeat DON'T install it.

 

"If you run Nvidia's Geforce Experience software, you know that it is the primary tool on many machines to update drivers.

Turns out, the tool is still offering version 375.57 for download, and not the newer version of the driver that fixed the issues that users experienced.

It is unclear why the older driver is still listed in the application and not the newer one. Users who operate PCs with Nvidia video cards should download and install Nvidia drivers manually from the website, and not use Geforce Experience for that. This is especially true for users on Windows 10 PCs, but users on machines running older versions of Windows should do the same as it provides them with an up to date driver.

Geforce Experience was in the news recently as the latest version of the software made user registration mandatory. This is just another reason why you may want to avoid the program. While it offers simple configurations for games -- that sometimes work and other times don't -- it offers nothing in that regard that you cannot do directly in the game as well.

You will also eliminate another background service that runs all the time on your PC." - gHacks

 

 

Sources:

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/10/24/dont-install-nvidia-driver-375-57/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e1930%2ehj0ao01hy5%2e20co

https://www.neowin.net/news/nvidia-rushes-out-hotfix-due-to-broken-windows-10-start-menu-apps-with-37557-driver

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanx Doc, will do so.  |-)

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thank you so much Doc for posting this information, you are the best !! I've set about making all the changes to get this problem removed from my system.

--Ace--

Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I did last night. I'll try to fix it when i get home this evening.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

375.63 is now available. I was wondering why 2 updates in such a short time

 

Macca

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

hmmm I'm only getting 341.98 available at NVidia.  Old card I guess.

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

haven't touched nvidia drivers since ... 362.00 WHQL don't think win10 has upped it all by itself yet.

as usual.. leave the new drivers for days before even thinking about it

https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/58yomi/driver_37563_faqdiscussion_thread/

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

375.70 is also now available.

Must be having some real problems!

 

Macca

Reply #8 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Aussie007, reply 7

375.70 is also now available.

Reportedly they put one out today with special support for Skyrim Special Edition.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I was to late. That makes 3 updates in 3 days. I just installed 375.70.  Luckily I never had any problems

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

supposedly 375.70 adds telemetry tracking

http://wccftech.com/nvidia-latest-drivers-telemetry/

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/07/nvidia-telemetry-tracking/

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Reply #11 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting alaknebs, reply 10

supposedly 375.70 adds telemetry tracking

http://wccftech.com/nvidia-latest-drivers-telemetry/

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/07/nvidia-telemetry-tracking/

 

Good find! thanks. I just looked at my system and it appears that my WinOptimizer 14 program (https://www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/pde/4806/system-software/winoptimizer-14) or one of my other security programs took care of it at some point as I can't find any trace of the telemetry stuff on my PC. I also double checked with MS Autoruns and I'm clean. :thumbsup:   But I'll keep my eye out. *_*