Nvidia has released an update for their Game Ready driver which you can download using the direct download links provided below. This is the Game Ready Driver version 537.34. Before you proceed to download and install this update, we advise that you go through the list of issues as well.
If you don’t already know, Nvidia publishes two types of drivers; Game Ready drivers and Studio drivers. The Game Ready drivers are game-focused, include support for newer games, and other game-related improvements and optimizations. Whereas the Studio drivers are designed for more stability and GPU-focused graphical rendering.
The Game Ready driver includes support for DLSS2 technology in Mortal Combat 1 and Lies of P. However, Nvidia has removed support series 600 GPUs, since they are now outdated and will no longer receive further updates.
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Release summary
- Driver version: 537.34
- Driver type: Game Ready
- Driver size: 644.31 MB
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11, Windows 10 x64
- Available languages: English
- Release Date: 12 September 2023
New in Nvidia Game Ready 537.34
The following list of fixes, improvements, and other enhancements are introduced with this release:
- DLSS 2 support has been added for the following titles:
- Moral Combat1
- Lies of P
- [Fixes and improvements]
- [Starfield] The profile has been updated updated for the Microsoft Store/Xbox Game Pass version.
- [Counter-Strike: Global Offensive] The black screen when using the GeForce Experience In-Game Overlay is fixed.
- Support has been dropped for the series 600 GPUs.
To learn more about the fixes, refer to the Release Notes.
With these improvements, there are still a few issues that need to be addressed.
Known issues
Nvidia is aware of the following list of issues with this update:
- [Halo Infinite] Significant performance drop is observed on Maxwell-based GPUs.
- [DaVinci Resolve] This driver implements a fix for creative application stability issues seen during heavy memory usage. We’ve observed some situations where this fix has resulted in performance degradation when running DaVinci Resolve. This will be addressed in an upcoming driver release.
- Small checkerboard-like patterns may randomly appear in Chromium-based applications.
- Some monitors may display random black screen flicker when in Display Stream Compression mode when using R530 drivers.
- [GeForce RTX 4060] GPU monitoring utilities reporting incorrect idle power usage.
- Event Viewer logs an nvlddmkm error at the end of the OCCT video RAM test when memory is full.
- [GeForce GTX 10/RTX 20 series] PC may randomly freeze/bugcheck when Windows Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling and NVIDIA SLI are both enabled.
- The horizontal band may appear when cloning a G-SYNC display to an HDMI monitor.
- A new NVIDIA icon is created in the system tray each time a user switch takes place in Windows.
- [Alienware X17 R2 w/ GeForce RTX 3080 Ti] Display goes blank when the DirectX game is launched while a notebook is in dedicated GPU mode.
- [RTX 4060 Ti] Display may randomly flicker with a black bar on the top of the screen when using desktop apps.
Apart from these open issues, users have reported a bunch of other issues on the GeForce 537.34 Feedback Thread. Here are a few of the reported issues:
- Starfield is no longer playable and users had to roll back the driver update in order to fix the issues.
- Users are still seeing the nvlddmkm error randomly.
- Ratchet Clank Rift Apart is randomly crashing.
After considering all the pros and cons, if you still wish to update your current Nvidia driver, continue to the next section of this post.
Download Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 537.34
Direct downloads
Click on the direct download links in the table below to download the latest GeForce Studio or Game Ready driver version 537.34:
Note: Drivers for the older operating systems are still on older versions.
Type | Version | Download |
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GeForce Studio | 537.13 | Windows 11/10 (x64) |
GeForce Game Ready | 537.34 | Windows 11/10 (x64) |
GeForce Driver | 473.81 for Desktop | Windows 8/7 (x64) |
GeForce Driver | 473.81 for Notebook | Windows 8/7 (x64) |
GeForce Driver | 368.81 | Windows XP (x64) |
GeForce Driver | 368.81 | Windows XP (x86) |
Alternatively, you can download these drivers directly from Nvidia’s website using the method shared below.
Online download
Follow the steps below to download and install the GeForce 537.34 Game Ready driver:
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Open the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready driver 537.34 page and click “Download Now.”
Your download should begin immediately.
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Once downloaded, run the file to open the installation wizard.
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You will be asked for an extraction path. Once confirmed, click Ok.
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Select the associated radio button, then click “Agree and continue.”
Once extracted, the installation wizard will launch automatically.
It will initially scan your system to see if it meets the minimum requirements and to detect the graphics card. On the next screen, select whether you want to install the driver only, or also opt for the GeForce Experience.
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Now, select the type of installation and click Next.
We suggest that you choose “Express Installation.”
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When the installation completes, click Close.
How to uninstall Nvidia drivers
If for some reason you wish to uninstall the graphics driver, like experiencing issues that make games unplayable, or cause the system to crash, here is how to do so:
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Press the Windows Key + I shortcut keys to open the Settings app.
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Click Apps.
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Then click “Installed apps” on the right.
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Search and click on “NVIDIA Windows Display Drivers” from the list of programs.
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Click the Uninstall button.
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Click Uninstall again.
How to rollback/downgrade Nvidia drivers
If you have not removed the old Nvidia drivers manually and want to downgrade or roll back to the older version of the driver, you can easily do it using the Device Manager. This will allow you to roll back to the previous version of the driver in case you are encountering issues with the new one.
Just follow the steps below to rollback NVIDIA drivers:
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Press the Windows Key + R shortcut keys to open the Run Command box.
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Type in “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter to open the Device Manager.
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Click “Display Adapters” to expand it.
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Right-click the NVIDIA driver and then click Properties.
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Switch to the “Driver” tab.
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Click “Roll Back Driver.”
Please note that if there is no old driver available in the Windows cache, the “Roll Back Driver” button will be greyed out. Also, Windows only stores one previous version of a driver, so you can only roll back to the one installed before the latest update.
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready driver history
Driver Version | Driver Type | Release Date | Significant Changes | Download |
546.17 | Game Ready | 14-Nov-23 | DLSS 3 technology in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Starfield, performance fixes and improvements in other gaming titles | Download Here |
546.01 | Game Ready | 31-Oct-23 | Supports Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Desynced, Jusant, RoboCop: Rogue City, makes fixes to other games and apps | Download Here |
545.92 | Game Ready | 26-Oct-23 | Improves DLSS 3.5 technology and DLSS Ray Reconstruction during gameplay, supports titles supporting NVIDIA DLSS 3 technology | Download Here |
545.84 | Game Ready | 17-Oct-23 | DLSS 3 support for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT and Warhammer: Vermintide 2, improved RTX Video Super Resolution, Stable Diffisuion performance is 2 times faster | Download Here |
537.58 | Game Ready | 10-Oct-23 | Supports Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Open Beta), Forza Motorsport, and Lords of the Fallen | Download Here |
537.42 | Game Ready | 21-Sep-23 | Optimized DLSS 3.5 support for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and DLSS 3 for other titles | Download Here |
537.34 | Game Ready | 12-Sep-23 | Does not support series 600 GPUs, sports DLSS 2 technology in Mortal Combat 1 and Lies of P, includes other fixes, includes a tonne of known issues | Download Here |
537.13 | Game Ready | 22-Aug-23 | Includes support for Starfield and ICARUS: New Frontiers expansion. Fixes stability and performance issues in other game titles. | Download Here |
536.99 | Game Ready | 8-Aug-23 | Fixes audio issues with an app, addresses screen tearing and stuttering in certain games | Download Here |
536.67 | Game Ready | 18-Jul-23 | Includes support for RXT 4060 Ti 16GB, supports Remnant II, supports resizable BAR profile for Dying Light 2: Stay Human, supports DLSS3 technology for some gaming titles. | Download Here |
536.23 | Game Ready | 14-Jun-23 | Includes support for Aliens: Dark Descent, optimizes DLSS 2 technology for games including F1 23. | Download Here |
535.98 | Game Ready | 30-May-23 | Includes support for Diablo IV & System Shock, fixes a crashing known issue, and also addresses other app crashes and screen flickering issues. | Download Here |
531.68 | Game Ready | 18-Apr-23 | Includes support for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor & Dead Island 2. Fixes issues with other games. | Download Here |
531.61 | Game Ready | 13-Apr-23 | Fixes crash with The Last of Us Part 1, addresses stability issues with Assassin’s Creed Origins | Download Here |
531.58 | Game Ready (Hotfix) | 4-Apr-23 | Addresses issues with The Last of Us Part 1, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Assassin’s Creed Origins. | Download Here |
531.29 | Game Ready | 14-Mar-23 | Fixes Nvidia Container’s high CPU consumption and Adobe application instability | Download Here |
531.26 | Game Ready (Hotfix) | 7-Mar-23 | Fixes Nvidia Container’s high CPU consumption, addresses bugcheck in Notebook devices | Download Here |
531.18 | Game Ready | 28-Feb-23 | Added AI-powered RTX VSR, DLSS 3 improvement to Atomic Heart, more titles to One-Click Optimal Settings | Download Here |
528.49 | Game Ready | 8-Feb-23 | Includes support for RTX 40 Series laptops, optimizations for Hello Neighbor 2 and PERISH | Download Here |
528.24 | Game Ready | 24-Jan-23 | Addresses issues with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom, amongst other fixes. | Download Here |
528.02 | Game Ready | 5-Jan-23 | Support for RTX 4070 Ti, DLSS 3 support for Conqueror’s Blade, and Dakar Desert Rally | Download Here |
527.37 | Game Ready | 1-Dec-22 | Supports Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Need for Speed Unbound using Nvidia DLSS 3 technology, GeForce Experience’s one-click optimal settings feature now supported in 15 new games | Download Here |
526.98 | Game Ready | 16-Nov-22 | Supports GeForce RTX 4080, optimal support for Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve and MAGIX Vegas Pro | Download Here |