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00:00:00 – 00:12:48
The YouTube video primarily addresses how to resolve game crashes during the loading bar or Shader cache process by performing a clean installation and optimization of Nvidia GPU drivers. The creator guides viewers through a series of steps, starting with downloading Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and an appropriate version of the Nvidia driver, specifically recommending an older driver from May 2024 due to issues with the latest versions. Using the tool NVCleanInstall, viewers learn how to debloat the driver by removing unnecessary components and configuring specific driver settings, such as disabling telemetry, HD audio, and HDCP.
Further steps involve organizing the downloaded files, performing advanced startup to enter safe mode, disabling the network adapter to prevent automatic driver reinstallation by Windows Update, and using DDU to cleanly remove existing drivers. The video then details how to manually reinstall the new, clean driver and optimize various Nvidia control panel settings, such as adjusting V-Sync, thread optimization, texture filtering, shader cache size, refresh rate, power management mode, and low latency mode.
Finally, the video emphasizes the importance of setting the display’s refresh rate to the highest possible setting and advises on game optimization steps, such as restarting the game after the driver update to avoid long loading times. The speaker offers assistance for any additional questions, underscoring a comprehensive approach to troubleshooting and optimizing GPU driver installations for better gaming performance.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the creator addresses a common issue where a game crashes during the loading bar or Shader cache process. The creator provides a detailed solution involving several steps:
1. **Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU):** The creator provides a link for this tool, which is available in the video description.
2. **Download Nvidia Driver:** The creator advises downloading a beta or older version of the Nvidia driver, specifically the GeForce Game Ready Driver from May 21, 2024, due to issues with the newest drivers.
3. **Debloat the Driver:** Using a tool called “NVCleanInstall,” the creator shows how to download and set up this tool to remove unnecessary components from the driver.
4. **Organize Downloads:** The creator moves all downloaded files to a new folder on the desktop for easier access.
5. **Extract and Set Up DDU:** The DDU files are extracted, and the creator emphasizes preparing them for later use.
6. **Configure NVCleanInstall:** Specific customization options are recommended, such as checking or unchecking HDMI audio based on the user’s setup, before installing the driver.
These steps collectively aim to resolve the crashing issue related to the game’s loading process.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains the process of performing a clean installation of GPU drivers with several expert tweaks. They disable driver telemetry, Nvidia HD audio, and HDCP, enable message signal interrupts with high priority, and check options related to driver signatures. Next, the speaker organizes the GPU driver files and, if applicable, mentions moving them to the C drive if Microsoft OneDrive is installed, although they clarify not having OneDrive themselves. The speaker then guides viewers through resetting the PC in advanced startup mode, entering safe mode by pressing ‘4’ on the keyboard, and checking the device manager for network adapters upon reaching the desktop in safe mode.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker guides the viewer through the process of using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to cleanly remove existing GPU drivers. They emphasize the importance of disabling the network adapter to prevent Windows Update from automatically reinstalling drivers upon reboot. The video also explains the steps to manually reinstall the new driver, either through the folder created using NV Clean Install or directly from the driver setup file. The instructions ensure there are no automatic installations, allowing for a clean setup with the driver’s preferred version.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter explains the process of handling your network adapter and Nvidia control panel settings. They delete an unnecessary item since the driver installation is complete and then guide viewers to reenable the network adapter through Device Manager. The presenter addresses a common issue where the Nvidia control panel is not installed and instructs viewers to install it via the Microsoft store if needed. They offer specific recommendations for Nvidia settings adjustments, such as turning off V-Sync, enabling thread optimization, setting texture filtering to high performance, increasing shader cache size, setting preferred refresh rate to the highest available, changing power management mode to maximum performance, and configuring low latency mode based on personal preference.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker advises on various display settings for optimizing gameplay. They recommend adjusting the refresh rate to the highest possible setting in the advanced display settings. Additionally, they mention restarting the game after updating the driver, noting there will be a long loading time initially, but it should not recur. The speaker also offers assistance for any further questions.