In the same way that some games seem to be out of control regarding the space they occupy, video drivers have reached (slowly but surely) a scandalous size for their installers. All those additional elements can cause stability issues under certain configurations, and more and more users prefer to put drivers on a diet before installing them. In the specific case of Nvidia, there is NVSlimmer, which reduces the whole process to a couple of clicks.
One of the most irritating aspects in the latest generation of video drivers is the lack of stability. Users turn to the web to report a wide range of errors in their systems and within games, and official responses are slower than expected. At the same time, they keep adding... ‘things’ that are not strictly necessary for the essential operation of the graphics card, and that should be offered as optional downloads. Although drivers have certain ‘opt-in’ components during installation, others are mandatory.
Many AMD users prefer the nuclear option, that is, unpacking the installer with 7-Zip and installing drivers manually. In fact, that method is compatible with Nvidia, but there is also another option: I mean NVSlimmer, which we first talked about a couple of years ago. NVSlimmer has just entered version 0.9, and it adds certain ‘quality of life’ corrections such as purging temporary folders and DPI bugs, but in general terms, its operation remains intact.
How to remove unnecessary modules from Nvidia drivers
Basically, it all comes down to running NVSlimmer, opening the Nvidia installer from within it, selecting the modules you want to keep, and applying the changes. After that, NVSlimmer gives you the option to install that modified driver, or repackage the content for later transfer. The recommended minimal configuration is Core Display Driver, Install Core, and the recommendation of PhysX, since some games require it. HD Audio should remain enabled if you use an HDMI capture device, as well as USB-C if you need to connect a virtual reality headset.
https://old.neoteo.com/mejores-programas-pc/Now, since NVSlimmer appeared on the web, there have been users who say "but I still want GeForce Experience". The recommendation for them is obvious: Don't use NVSlimmer and use the traditional installation process. At the end of the day we are modifying drivers, and there may be a loss of functionality in specific modules. Personally, I haven't had any issues with a good combination of NVSlimmer and TinyNvidiaUpdateChecker for later updates.
(Editor’s note: A false positive on VirusTotal)
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